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Acuity Scheduling

🇺🇸US Company

by Squarespace Inc. · Founded 2006

Acuity Scheduling by Squarespace Inc. is an online appointment scheduling tool designed for businesses and professionals. It allows users to create customizable booking pages, manage appointments, and send automated reminders. The platform integrates with calendars, payment systems, and offers client management features to streamline scheduling processes.

EU Alternatives to Acuity Scheduling

2 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Doodle

🇨🇭

by Doodle AG

Doodle is an online scheduling tool that simplifies the process of finding suitable meeting times for groups. Users can create a poll with multiple time options and invite participants to select their preferences. The platform integrates with calendars to streamline scheduling and reduce back-and-forth communication.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedSwiss hosted
freemiumMigration:

Why switch?

  • Doodle offers a free tier for basic scheduling needs.
  • Group polls in Doodle simplify scheduling with multiple participants.
  • Doodle's servers are EU-based, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Consider

  • Migrating client data from Acuity to Doodle can be time-consuming.
  • Doodle lacks payment processing features present in Acuity.
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Cal.com

🇩🇪

by Cal.com Inc

Cal.com is an open-source scheduling platform designed to streamline appointment booking. Users can create custom booking links, manage availability, and integrate with calendars. The platform supports team collaboration and provides features for individual and group scheduling, making it suitable for various professional needs.

GDPR CompliantOpen SourceSelf-HostableEU-BasedISO 27001SOC 2 Type II
freemiumMigration:

Why switch?

  • Cal.com is open source, allowing for custom modifications and flexibility.
  • Full GDPR compliance ensures better data protection for EU clients.
  • Self-hosting option gives control over data and server location.

Consider

  • Migration from Acuity may require manual data transfer and setup.
  • Learning curve for Cal.com's workflows may slow initial adoption.

Why switch from Acuity Scheduling?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

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