Discover SmartBookings: The specialist UK-based alternative that handles more than just appointments. Get the flexibility needed for hire businesses and activity hubs without the "big-tech" restrictions.
Acuity is great for simple calendars, but SmartBookings gives you the system flexibility to manage complex venue sessions and equipment rentals with a UK-based human support team.
Acuity Scheduling is a global tool, but it often lacks the localized features and merchant flexibility that UK leisure businesses need to thrive. Here is why SmartBookings is the smarter choice:
Don't settle for fixed-rate processing. SmartBookings allows you to connect your own payment provider. By choosing your own merchant account, you can significantly reduce transaction fees compared to standard platform-integrated options.
Stop waiting for US-based support to wake up. Our UK-based core support team is here during your peak business hours, offering expert advice from people who understand the UK leisure and hire market.
Acuity is designed for people's time; we are built for things. Effortlessly manage inventory levels for bouncy castles, hot tubs, or soft play capacity without messy workarounds.
Customize your booking flow to match your brand. From delivery radius logic to complex peak/off-peak pricing models, our system adapts to your unique business rules.
Manage your online bookings, over-the-phone reservations, and in-person ticket sales through one unified dashboard designed for busy UK business owners.
No more manual spreadsheet adjustments. Get VAT-ready invoices and financial reports that align perfectly with your UK accounting requirements and payment payouts.