Companies that use Acuity Scheduling

Source: Analysis of 100 job postings that mention Acuity Scheduling

My analysis shows that Acuity Scheduling is primarily purchased by operations and administrative leaders rather than traditional software buyers. While 4% of postings come from marketing leadership at Squarespace (the parent company), the vast majority of hiring focuses on individual contributors who will use the tool daily. This suggests purchasing decisions are made by department heads or office managers seeking scheduling solutions for their teams, with priorities around operational efficiency and client experience management.

The day-to-day users are overwhelmingly administrative professionals, virtual assistants, and client-facing coordinators. These practitioners use Acuity Scheduling to manage appointment bookings, coordinate resources like docents or instructors, handle school group visits, schedule patient placements, and organize private events. I noticed the tool supports workflows across diverse industries including healthcare, education, museums, legal services, and wellness businesses, indicating its flexibility for appointment-based operations.

The core pain point across these postings is eliminating administrative burden and streamlining client scheduling. One posting explicitly mentions taking away "the administrative burden of their business so users can focus on what they love." Another emphasizes "seamless visitor experience" and "efficient call, voicemail, and chat handling." A wellness brand role highlights the need for "maintaining alignment across scheduling, client inquiries, proposals." These quotes reveal companies want to reduce manual coordination work, improve customer service responsiveness, and create more organized systems for managing appointments and resources.

Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 85 companies that use Acuity Scheduling

I noticed that Acuity Scheduling users are predominantly small to mid-sized direct-to-consumer businesses that rely heavily on visual storytelling and appointment-based services. The strong correlation with Squarespace and Shopify tells me these are companies building their entire digital presence on accessible, user-friendly platforms rather than custom solutions. They're running lean operations where ease of setup matters more than enterprise-level customization.

The pairing with HotJar and Microsoft Clarity is particularly revealing. These companies are obsessively tracking how visitors interact with their websites, trying to optimize every step of the customer journey from discovery to booking. When you combine this with Facebook Ads showing up 7.3 times more often, I see a clear pattern: these businesses are paying to drive traffic, then meticulously analyzing that traffic to improve conversion rates. They need appointments to convert into revenue, so understanding where people drop off becomes critical. The Stamped.io correlation, though based on fewer companies, suggests social proof through reviews is part of their conversion strategy too.

My analysis shows these are decidedly marketing-led businesses in early to growth stages. They're digital-first companies that depend on paid acquisition channels and website optimization rather than sales teams or product virality. The tech stack screams bootstrapped efficiency: affordable tools, quick implementation, and heavy focus on converting website visitors into paying customers. They're likely service-based businesses like fitness studios, salons, consultants, or wellness practitioners who need both e-commerce capabilities and appointment scheduling.

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 85 companies that use Acuity Scheduling

I noticed that Acuity Scheduling users are primarily service-based businesses that need to coordinate one-on-one or small group appointments with clients. These aren't companies shipping products off shelves. They're healthcare providers (medical practices, wellness centers, dental labs), professional service firms (coaching, accounting, real estate), boutique retailers (jewelry stores, bridal shops, custom clothing), and experiential businesses (event venues, coworking spaces, fitness studios). What unites them is the need to schedule human interactions, whether that's a medical consultation, a personal styling session, or a property tour.

These are predominantly small to mid-sized businesses, typically between 10 and employees. Very few show venture funding, and when they do, it's modest early-stage rounds. Most appear to be bootstrapped, profitable operations focused on steady growth rather than hypergrowth. The lack of funding information for most companies, combined with employee counts clustering in the 11-50 range, suggests these are established small businesses, not tech startups.