Control what you offer, and when you offer it

Acuity Scheduling’s smart availability controls empower you to precisely define when you’re available (and when you’re not) so you can take charge of your calendar and book clients exactly when it’s right for you.

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Smart availability controls put you in control of the calendar

  • Tailored service offerings

    Define specific time slots for in-person, virtual, individual, or group sessions, giving you granular control over your service delivery.

  • Prevent burnout

    Automatically build in breaks and appointment buffer time so you're rested and ready to take on the next client.

  • Optimize your day

    Group similar appointments or dedicate specific hours to different service categories, maximizing your efficiency and focus.

  • Maintain work-life balance

    Clearly define working hours and block off when you're unavailable so your personal time stays personal.

All the features you need to control your availability with ease

Service-specific availability

Define distinct availability for different types of services you offer, including:

  • In-person and virtual appointments: Set specific times you're available for online calls versus physical meetings, ensuring clients book the correct format.

  • Individual and group sessions: Control capacity and timing for one-on-one sessions versus larger workshops or classes, optimizing your space and resources.

Flexible working hours

Set daily, weekly, or recurring availability with ease, applying different schedules to different service categories.

Minimize gaps between appointments

Limit new bookings to open slots that are directly before or after your existing appointments to avoid scattered downtime throughout the day.

Limit appointment volume

Control how many appointments can be booked per day or week, or even per specific service, to manage your capacity effectively.

Block time and look busy

Easily mark specific dates or times as unavailable for personal use, meetings, or holidays, universally or for particular services. Use the look busy setting to hide some of your availability from clients booking online.

Flexible scheduling and calendar management for the way you work

Resources to take control of your calendar

  • 4 Steps to Book Virtual Consultations that Impress Clients

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  • How to Create Availability Groups

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  • 5 Expert Tips for Streamlining Group Class Scheduling and Management

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  • How to Connect Video Conferencing to Acuity for Virtual Appointments

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Trusted by all types of businesses (and schedules)

  • "The ability to sync with our website, Outlook, and Zoom was a huge win for us."

    Sheri Radler, Founder of R Accounting Group

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  • "Acuity gives us full control over our calendars and scheduling systems."

    Paula Salamanca, Founder of Permaesthetics

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  • "I loved all of the customization I could do to block off certain days or times from calls and set daily limits for appointments."

    Becca Bunch, CEO of Homemade Social

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  • "Acuity is the number one software we have used to support and grow our small business for many years, and we recommend it highly!"

    Amber Quann, CEO and Head Trainer of Summit Dog Training

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  • "In our first 6 months of business, we tried several scheduling platforms. However, they failed to meet our needs, which is to offer classes and to have multiple calendars. Acuity met those needs."

    Tricia Fox, Co-founder of Mud Hut Pottery Studio

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  • "Having the ability to limit appointments has been a game changer and will continue to be a game changer for me!"

    Amanda Tukey, Co-founder of Keylin Advisors

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FAQs about managing your availability

  • Acuity Scheduling helps professionals create a streamlined, professional booking process so you get more time to run your business. With advanced features that take the hassle out of online scheduling, payments, calendar management, client communication, and reporting, you can reduce no-shows and drive growth 24/7.

  • Acuity supports businesses of all types and sizes. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or leading a growing team, Acuity’s scheduling app can help you streamline your workflows and increase bookings. Our creative services clients range from event planning and recording studios to marketing agencies and interior design firms. The consulting services category encompasses consulting for non-profits, IT, business coaching, education, recruitment, human resources, executive search firms, and software services. Additionally, Acuity Scheduling serves clients in other sectors such as government, real estate, wedding planning, travel consulting, and property management. Read more about Acuity customers’ success stories here.

  • Of course.  If you’re using Acuity’s scheduling software for a business that offers multiple types of services, you’re all set! You can create appointment types for each of the services you offer. Enter details like durations and prices, then add a description to showcase how each service type differs.

  • Yes, Acuity allows you to customize your availability for each day, including recurring schedules.

  • It's easy! You can quickly mark specific dates or time blocks as unavailable directly in your Acuity calendar.

  • Absolutely. You can set how far in advance clients need to book, preventing last-minute surprises.

  • Acuity handles it seamlessly. You can define specific availability and buffer times for each service type.

  • Yes, you can limit the total number of appointments or specific service types booked within a day or week.