How to Start an Acuity Scheduling Free Trial

How to Start an Acuity Scheduling Free Trial

By Michael Turner

January 17, 2025 at 01:09 PM

Sign up for an Acuity Scheduling trial to test its appointment scheduling features before committing to a paid plan. The free trial includes access to the Emerging plan's features, except for customizing automated notifications.

Trial Duration:

  • 7 days when using Acuity as a standalone service
  • 14 days when integrated with a Squarespace website

Starting Your Trial:

  1. Visit acuityscheduling.com and click "Try Scheduling"
  2. Sign in with Google, Apple, or email
  3. Choose between standalone use or Squarespace website integration
  4. Begin exploring features immediately

During Your Trial:

  • Access all core features
  • Set up your business scheduling
  • Accept payments by integrating a payment processor
  • Manage appointments and availability

After Trial Ends:

  • Settings and information remain saved
  • Client booking is disabled until upgrading
  • Shortcut from Squarespace dashboard removes after 30 days
  • Option to upgrade to any paid plan

Trial Management:

  • Trials cannot be canceled but expire automatically
  • Remove availability hours to prevent new bookings
  • Delete standalone trials following subscription deletion steps
  • Website-integrated trials require website deletion to remove

Reactivation Options:

  • Expired trials may be eligible for reactivation
  • New trials can be started later (settings won't transfer)
  • Upgrade anytime during trial for uninterrupted service

Integration Options:

  • Use Acuity independently
  • Connect with existing Squarespace website
  • Integration choice is permanent once selected

For detailed setup guidance, access the Acuity Scheduling Help Center or join the Acuity webinar series.

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