Acuity Scheduling

Best for: Solo service professionals requiring HIPAA compliance and advanced payment features

Pros:
+ Premium tier includes 36 calendars and HIPAA BAA compliance
+ Supports deposits, card holds, memberships, and gift certificates
+ Integrates directly with Stripe, Square, and PayPal

Cons:
- No permanent free plan; Starter tier limited to 1 calendar
- SMS reminders only available on Standard tier ($27/mo annual) and above

Ranked #1 of 6, score 9.4/10 in "Best Appointment Scheduling Software in 2026: Data-Driven Rankings" by Top Ratings Hub, updated 2026-09-07.

Round-up topic: best appointment scheduling software.

Also ranked: #5 in "Best Appointment Scheduling Software for Small Business Australia in 2026"; #6 in "Best Appointment Scheduling Software for Small Business Free in 2026"; #1 in "Best Online Scheduling Software for Small Business in 2026"; #4 in "Top Rated Calendly Alternatives Free in 2026".

Editorial pick from a published round-up — not an advertisement placed by a private seller, and nobody on Bazeta is selling it.

Source: Top Ratings Hub — https://topratingshub.com/best/best-appointment-scheduling-software-in-2026-data-driven-rankings