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Acuity Scheduling vs ProxyForge
Short answer: Pick Acuity Scheduling if you want customizable online booking with payments; pick ProxyForge if you want verified server config generation. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month; ProxyForge is free.
Acuity SchedulingOnline appointment scheduling
ProxyForgeFree Nginx and Apache config generator for reverse proxies, WordPress, static sites and PHP-FPM.Which to pick
Pick Acuity Scheduling if you want…
- Customizable online booking with payments
- Integrations with Zoom, Google Meet or GoToMeeting (on Acuity Scheduling's list, not ProxyForge's)
Pick ProxyForge if you want…
- Verified server config generation
- Simple booking links
- A free tool
- Integrations with Nginx, Apache or PHP-FPM (on ProxyForge's list, not Acuity Scheduling's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Acuity Scheduling:Acuity Scheduling is an online appointment booking platform with automation, payments and calendar sync.
- ProxyForge:ProxyForge generates verified Nginx or Apache configs for reverse proxies, WordPress, static sites and PHP-FPM.
- Best for
- Acuity Scheduling:Customizable online booking with payments
- ProxyForge:Verified server config generation
- Who it’s for
- Acuity Scheduling:Solo practitioners, small teams and multi-location businesses needing appointment scheduling.
- ProxyForge:Web developers and sysadmins who need ready-to-copy server configs.
- Pricing
- Acuity Scheduling:Paid
- ProxyForge:Free
- Starting price
- Acuity Scheduling:$16/month (Starter)
- ProxyForge:Free
- Free plan or trial
- Acuity Scheduling:Free trial
- ProxyForge:Free to use
- Plans
- Acuity Scheduling:Starter $16/ month per month · Standard $27/ month per month · Premium $55/ month per month
- ProxyForge:—
- Works with
- Acuity Scheduling:Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Stripe, Square, PayPal, Venmo
- ProxyForge:Nginx, Apache, PHP-FPM
Acuity Scheduling features
- Branded booking page. Clients self-schedule on a customizable, 24/7 booking page.
- Payment processing. Accept deposits and payments via Stripe, Square, PayPal or Venmo.
- Calendar sync & multiple calendars. Sync with existing calendars and manage up to 36 staff/location calendars.
- Automated reminders. Email and optional SMS reminders reduce no-shows.
- Intake forms & client data. Custom forms collect client info, terms and conditions.
- Packages, subscriptions & gift certificates. Sell bundled services, recurring memberships and gift cards.
- AI Booking Assistant & API. AI chat bot for booking and custom API/CSS for deeper integration.
- HIPAA compliance option. Sign a BAA to enable HIPAA-compliant scheduling.
ProxyForge features
- Config generator. Creates Nginx or Apache config files for selected use-cases.
- Offline validation. Every output is checked against real Nginx 1.27.x and Apache 2.4.x binaries.
- Live preview. Config updates instantly as you change settings.
- No signup required. All generation runs in the browser without accounts.
- Toggle options. Enable HTTPS, gzip compression, WebSocket support and more.
- Copy-ready output. Generated config can be copied directly to your server.
Acuity Scheduling vs ProxyForge FAQ
What is the difference between Acuity Scheduling and ProxyForge?+
ProxyForge: Focuses on scheduling links rather than full booking pages and payments.
Should I use Acuity Scheduling or ProxyForge?+
Pick Acuity Scheduling if you want customizable online booking with payments or integrations with Zoom, Google Meet or GoToMeeting (on Acuity Scheduling's list, not ProxyForge's). Pick ProxyForge if you want verified server config generation, simple booking links or a free tool.
Is Acuity Scheduling or ProxyForge free?+
Acuity Scheduling is paid, from $16/month (Starter), with a free trial. ProxyForge is free.
Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or ProxyForge?+
ProxyForge is free, so it costs less. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month (Starter).
Do Acuity Scheduling and ProxyForge integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Acuity Scheduling lists Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Stripe and 3 more; ProxyForge lists Nginx, Apache and PHP-FPM.
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