Microsoft Bookings vs. Acuity Scheduling

Microsoft Bookings is an online scheduling tool designed to simplify the process of organizing and managing appointments for businesses and their clients. Integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite, Bookings offers a user-friendly web-based interface that allows customers to book appointments at their convenience, reducing the need for back-and-forth communication. By syncing seamlessly with Outlook calendars, it ensures real-time availability updates, minimizing the risk of double bookings and scheduling conflicts.

Acuity Scheduling is an online appointment scheduling platform from Squarespace, Inc., the design-driven software company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 2006 and acquired by Squarespace in 2019, Acuity powers client booking for solo professionals, teams, and service-based businesses, and is used by customers worldwide. It can be used on its own or integrated directly with a Squarespace website. Acuity gives businesses a customizable, shareable booking page where clients view real-time availability and schedule appointments themselves.