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Practice platform comparison

Stillpoint vs. Acuity Scheduling

Acuity Scheduling (by Squarespace) is a popular appointment scheduling tool used across many industries. Here's how it compares to Stillpoint as a complete practice management platform for wellness practitioners.

Before the checklist

Start with the way you work.

Acuity is built around appointments. The decision is whether scheduling is the whole job, or the beginning of a broader practice workflow.

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Consider Stillpoint if

You need intake, client records, notes, and payments around each appointment.

Acuity Scheduling may fit better if

Scheduling is your main need and your current tools already handle everything around it.

See it in Stillpoint

See the work behind the claims.

A feature list can tell you what exists. Here is a closer look at the workflows that shape the day for your team and clients.

Stillpoint booking page editor beside a client booking preview

01

A booking page that feels like your practice

Bring services, availability, intake, and payment into one client flow.

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Stillpoint full-page clinical note workspace

02

A workspace for the whole note

Review visit context, document treatment, and sign without losing your place.

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Stillpoint invoicing and payments screen

03

Payment follows the appointment

Keep invoices and client payment activity close to the services you provide.

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Feature comparison

The details, when you need them.

Start with the way your practice works, then use these rows to check the specific features and costs behind your decision.

Pricing

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Pricing: Free plan available. Paid plans start at $19.99/month, with optional add-ons available

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Pricing: No free plan — starts at $20 USD/month

Online Booking

Stillpoint

Comparable

Stillpoint for Online Booking: Branded booking page with intake forms and payments. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Comparable

Acuity Scheduling for Online Booking: Excellent scheduling with deep customization and embeds

Customer Reviews

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Customer Reviews: Built-in review collection with Google Reviews integration. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Customer Reviews: No review collection — links to external review sites only

Customizable Emails

Stillpoint

Comparable

Stillpoint for Customizable Emails: Customizable transactional emails with branded templates

Acuity Scheduling

Comparable

Acuity Scheduling for Customizable Emails: Customizable email templates on all paid plans

Clinical Notes

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Clinical Notes: Encrypted SOAP notes with templates. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Clinical Notes: No clinical notes — scheduling only

HIPAA Compliance

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for HIPAA Compliance: HIPAA-aligned workflows with encrypted storage. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach
Paid add-on

Acuity Scheduling for HIPAA Compliance: HIPAA compliance on Powerhouse plan ($61/month)

AI Assistant

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for AI Assistant: Built-in AI assistant for notes, scheduling, and admin tasks. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for AI Assistant: No AI assistant

Payment Processing

Stillpoint

Comparable

Stillpoint for Payment Processing: Integrated Stripe payments with upfront collection. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Comparable

Acuity Scheduling for Payment Processing: Stripe, Square, and PayPal integrations

Sell Products

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Sell Products: Built-in storefront with cart, checkout, shipping, and digital delivery. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Sell Products: No product sales or storefront feature

Appointment Reminders

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Appointment Reminders: Automated email and SMS reminders. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach
Paid add-on

Acuity Scheduling for Appointment Reminders: Email reminders on all plans; SMS on Growing+ ($34/month)

Data Import

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Data Import: Easy CSV import from any platform. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Data Import: No built-in import tools

Practice Website

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Practice Website: Built-in customizable practice website. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Practice Website: Embeddable scheduler (requires separate website)

Team Management

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Team Management: Multi-practitioner scheduling, permissions, and multiple locations. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach
Paid add-on

Acuity Scheduling for Team Management: Multi-calendar support on Growing+ ($34/month)

Client Portal

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Client Portal: Client portal for appointments, billing, forms, and email preferences. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Client Portal: No client portal — scheduling only

Email Automations

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Email Automations: Multi-step email automations with 11 pre-built sequences. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Email Automations: Basic email reminders only

Re-engagement Campaigns

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Re-engagement Campaigns: Automated re-engagement for at-risk, lapsed, and inactive clients. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Re-engagement Campaigns: No re-engagement campaigns

Calendar Sync

Stillpoint

Comparable

Stillpoint for Calendar Sync: Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Outlook. Learn more

Acuity Scheduling

Comparable

Acuity Scheduling for Calendar Sync: Two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud on all plans

Invoicing & Billing

Stillpoint

Comparable

Stillpoint for Invoicing & Billing: Invoicing, receipts, and payment tracking built in

Acuity Scheduling

Comparable

Acuity Scheduling for Invoicing & Billing: Payments via Stripe, Square, and PayPal integrations

Family Accounts

Stillpoint

Advantage

Stillpoint for Family Accounts: Family & household accounts for booking on behalf of others

Acuity Scheduling

Different approach

Acuity Scheduling for Family Accounts: Group class booking only — no dedicated family booking for 1:1 sessions

Explore Stillpoint

See it in action

A closer look,
chapter by chapter.

Choose the part of the practice you want to see. Each chapter uses the real Stillpoint product and realistic practice data.

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Security and privacy

Your clinical data stays yours.

Enterprise-grade safeguards and clear controls, so you can focus on care. We do not sell your data or use your notes to train AI models.

HIPAA-aligned
PIPEDA-aligned
AES 256 encryption
BAA available on paid plans.Read our privacy policy
Finally, scheduling software that does not feel clinical. It is warm, clean, and my clients always comment on how easy it was to book.
Elena FisherCounsellor, Vancouver
Pricing

One plan.
Every feature.

Every paid plan includes every feature. You pay for the practitioners who see clients, and front desk staff are free.

Month to month. Cancel anytime. Fourteen days free. No card required.

Free
$0/USD/mo
Try it out with the basics.
  • 1 practitioner
  • 2 services
  • 8 appointments per month
  • Online booking page
  • Email confirmations
  • Secure & privacy-compliant
  • Easy data import
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$19.99/USD/mo
1 practitioner
Just you. Growing? Team includes 4 practitioners.
  • Unlimited appointments
  • AI practice assistant (Clio)
  • AI-powered website
  • Custom domain & branding
  • SMS reminders
  • Email automations
  • Sell physical & digital products
  • Analytics & reporting
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Questions about pricing? Read the pricing FAQ
FAQ

Frequently asked questions, answered plainly.

Clear details about plans, setup, security, and moving your practice. No sales call required.

The free plan includes online booking, email confirmations, and essential practice management for 1 practitioner with up to 2 services and 8 appointments per month. It is a practical way to start using Stillpoint before you need a paid plan.

Something else? Email the founders directly.

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