Acuity Scheduling has been a fixture of online scheduling for years, and its feature set is broad. If you want something built specifically for UK appointment businesses — your own booking link, pound-priced SMS reminders and a simpler plan structure — here is what to check in an alternative.
Look for pound pricing, no commission on bookings and availability rules shaped around UK businesses. WAppoint is UK-based and built entirely for that market.
One link, embed or QR code with live availability. WAppoint gives customers a proper booking experience rather than a meeting link.
Two-way Google Calendar sync keeps your existing diary and your booking availability in agreement, so you never book over something you already had planned.
Ask what reminders cost in practice. WAppoint includes email confirmations and reminders, SMS allowances of 50 per billing cycle on Starter and 200 on Pro, and top-up packs in pounds: 50 for £9, 100 for £25, 500 for £40 and 1,000 for £65.
Per-staff availability, staff selection at booking, time off and appointment assignment should not require an enterprise tier. WAppoint includes them on paid plans from £24 per month.
Regulars should be recognised automatically. WAppoint builds a profile with booking history and notes for every customer, at no extra cost.
The right alternative should cover self-service booking, real availability, reminders and team scheduling, and fit your market: UK pricing, SMS reminders to UK numbers and a booking page that works on any device.
Yes. Start free with your public booking page and one staff member, run real bookings, and upgrade only when you need reminders or more staff — from £24 per month.
Yes. Each staff member has their own availability and diary inside one shared calendar, customers can choose who they see, and appointments can be assigned to the right person.
No. WAppoint charges a flat subscription only — never a percentage of your bookings.
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