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3 tools for small-office operators — what each does, who it suits, and how it's priced.
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Acuity Scheduling (by Squarespace) handles online booking, intake forms, and automated reminders. It fits service businesses that want booking plus simple client intake in one tool.
Pricing Flat monthly — Tiered monthly plans; see vendor pricing page.
Free trial Yes
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Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform you can self-host or use in the cloud. It suits operators who want booking they can customize and control.
Pricing Freemium — Open-source; self-host free or use paid cloud/team plans.
Free trial Yes
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Calendly lets clients self-book available time slots that sync to your calendar, cutting the back-and-forth of scheduling. It is a fast way to add online booking without replacing your whole practice system.
Pricing Freemium — Free tier plus per-seat paid plans; see vendor pricing page.
Free trial Yes
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