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Top 5 Best Squarespace Booking Systems For 2023

Want to take bookings on your Squarespace website? Tired of hunting for the best booking system? We review 5 of best booking software tools that integrate with Squarespace so that you can get on with doing what you love.

Chloe Williams

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Many small and growing businesses have built their website using the simple, user-friendly and creative tools Squarespace provides. Businesses can customise and adapt the many templates available on Squarespace to reflect their brand and support their business's needs. But what if need to accept bookings? Is Squarespace a suitable as a booking system?

At it's core, Squarespace is a website builder and doesn't come with built in tools for businesses that need to accept bookings. It's mainly used by businesses of any size to sell their products or showcase their services.

Does Squarespace have a booking system?

Not exactly, it doesn't come out of the box but there are a couple of options that Squarespace has designed to allow you to take bookings. Squarespace have created two of their own tools for this purpose: Squarespace Scheduling and Acuity Scheduling.

However, if you have a Squarespace website you can integrate many other booking systems and we highly recommend you take a good look at other options as they are more often than not, packed full of features that something like Acuity or Squarespace Scheduling simply can't provide.

Are bookings free on Squarespace?

No, Squarespace users who also choose to use Squarespace Scheduling or Acuity Scheduling have to pay to use Squarespace along with an additional fee in order to use one of their booking systems.

Although, there are definitely ways you can take bookings for free on your Squarespace website. If you're on a tight budget, rather than using Acuity Scheduling or Squarespace Scheduling, you can choose to integrate a booking system which offers a free plan into your Squarespace website.

How do you take bookings on Squarespace?

One way you can take bookings on Squarespace is to use Acuity Scheduling. There is no need to integrate Acuity Scheduling into your website because this booking system is already built into Squarespace.

Another way to take bookings on your Squarespace website is to integrate a booking system. There are numerous booking systems available that are compatible with Squarespace and offer more features at a lower cost.

With the tools mentioned in this list, you can create a customised booking page that showcases your brand and integrates directly with your Squarespace website.

How to install a booking system into Squarespace:

The most common way to install a booking system into Squarespace is to integrate your booking page as an iFrame or as a button. In a nutshell, an iFrame shows a website page, inside of website page.

Many businesses choose to integrate their booking page onto their website with 'Book Now' buttons. Once a customer clicks this button they will be taken to your booking page.

Want to find the right booking system for your business? Keep reading to find out what we think are the top 5 best Squarespace booking systems.

Top 5 Best Squarespace Booking Systems:

Baluu
Acuity Scheduling
SimplyBook.me
BookWhen
Squarespace Scheduling
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1. Baluu

Founded:2021
HQ: London

Key Info	Free Plan: Yes Trial: 30 days Support: Phone, chat, email
Best For	Extensive customisation features and easy website builder tools which require no code
Pros	+ Baluu has comprehensive customisation tools which allow you to include your logo, brand colours and images on your booking page + Your clients have the ability to manage their own booking, which reduces your admin time + Apply multiple ticket types to each of your appointment and events + Send automated reminders to your clients about their upcoming appointment + Get a dedicated account manager to help you get set up with Baluu's appointment scheduling tools
Cons	- Payment journey cannot be customised - Although Baluu can sync with your Google Calendar, businesses cannot sync with other online calendar platforms
Integrations	Google Calendar, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Wordpress
Pricing Model	Light: £11.20 Standard: £19.20 Growth: £31.20

Baluu is an all-in-one booking system which makes it possible for your customers to make bookings directly on your Squarespace website. This booking system can also help you build your own branded business website from scratch — if you don't already have one.

Baluu takes care of everything. From the customer booking journey, taking and processing online payments and organising your schedule. Baluu's robust CRM and automation tools will also save you huge amounts of time on admin.

How does Baluu work?

After you've setup your account with Baluu, add an event, experience, activity or class, next you will be given access to the Baluu dashboard.

Once you're on the Baluu dashboard, you will be able to simply add your listed event to your website and start taking bookings. Then simply customise your booking widget and integrate it with your Squarespace site!

Integrating Baluu's Booking Widget onto your Squarespace site is as easy as cake!

As well as building a branded booking widget, Baluu can also help you build your complete website with custom landing pages, images and your logo.

Click here to see an example of a yoga website powered by Baluu.

Manage your bookings from your website in the user-friendly Baluu dashboard. Easily organise your team, keep track of your income and utilise valuable marketing tools.

Integration made easy with Baluu's new Booking Widget

Integrating your booking system onto your Squarespace site has never been simpler. Baluu's customisable booking widget is easy to set up and comes jam packed with all of the software's features. Using this slick, user-friendly app, you can manage your bookings and timetables, include your branding, and market your business in an ergonomic way. Say goodbye to clunky booking pages that detract from your website's user experience, say hello to a new age of booking systems!

Integrate Baluu's Booking Widget with your Squarespace site

Want to know more about Baluu? Book a free demo call and discover how Baluu can seamlessly embed into your Squarespace website.

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Baluu Key Features

Make a custom website without any coding experience.
With Baluu's booking widget, you can rapidly create a straightforward, branded booking experience that can be integrated onto your own website.
Users have the ability to manage, change, and cancel their own reservations.
Quickly organize your team with varied permissions.
On client intake forms, use custom data-collection fields to gather crucial consumer data.
Create complicated discounts, implement integrated marketing strategies, and gather insightful knowledge.
You can create an unlimited number of listings with different ticket types and sell goods, gift cards, and learning kits.

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Minerva Workshop uses Baluu on her Squarespace website - image via https://minervaworkshop.co.uk

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2. Acuity Scheduling

Founded: 2006
HQ: New York

Key Info	Free Plan: No Trial: 7 days Support: phone, chat, email
Best For	Creating a consistent branded booking experience for your customers on your website
Pros	+ As Acuity Scheduling is built into Squarespace, there is no need to integrate it into your website, making it userfriendly to those with limited tech experience + Your design and brand is consistent throughout your clients booking journey + List unlimited events which clients can book directly on your website
Cons	- This booking system has no Free plan for small businesses to make the most of - Where other booking systems offer a 30 day free trial, Acuity Scheduling only offers a 7 day free trial - Customisation tools are limited and the design options look outdated - NSome users have reported the UX is cluttered unfriendly for your customers
Integrations	Google Calendar, Office 365, QuickBooks, Zapier, Zoom
Pricing Model	Emerging: $16 per month Growth: $29 per month Powerhouse: $49 per month

Acuity Scheduling is a Squarespace company, which makes using this booking system with your Squarespace website simple. When using Acuity Scheduling, you can list appointments, events and memberships which customers can book and purchase directly on your Squarespace website.

Acuity also gives you the opportunity to create a booking experience for your customers which fits your brand.

As well as using Acuity Scheduling for Squarespace websites, this booking system can also be used on websites made with other website builders.

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Acuity Key Features

Allows you to create a personalized booking page where clients can schedule appointments, choose services, and pay for them.
The software can sync with multiple calendars, such as Google, Outlook, and iCloud, ensuring appointments are never double-booked.
Can send automated reminders to clients via email or SMS to reduce no-shows and missed appointments.
Payment integration: The software also integrates with payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, and Square.
Lets you create customized intake forms for clients to complete before their appointments.
Schedule appointments for multiple people or groups at once, making it useful for classes or workshops.
Provides reports and analytics on appointment bookings, cancellations, and revenue.
Acuity Scheduling has a mobile app that lets businesses manage appointments and client information on the go.
Customize your booking pages and emails with their own branding to create a more professional image.
Supports multiple languages and time zones, making it easy for you to schedule appointments with clients all over the world.

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3. SimplyBook.me

Founded: 2010
HQ: Cyprus

Key Info	Free Plan: Yes Trial: 14 days Support: Phone, chat, email
Best For	People that want a client facing booking app and user facing admin app
Pros	+ Includes a client app that your customers can use to make bookings + If you need crucial information from your customers when they book, you can use SimplyBook.me’s intake form tools + Customise a branded client-facing app which they can use to make bookings + Provide users with an admin app to manage their bookings + Customise a branded client-facing app which they can use to make bookings + Give businesses website builder and booking widget builder tools
Cons	- None of their paid plans give users unlimited bookings - Website templates have limited customisation capabilities - API integration makes integrating SimplyBook.me into your website difficult - The user backend and 'Admin Interface' is clunky and hard to navigate
Integrations	Google Calendar, Zoom, Mailchimp, WordPress, Stripe
Pricing Model	Basic: £7.50 per/mo Standard: £20.80 per/mo Premium: £45.80 per/mo Premium Plus: £75 per/mo

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SimplyBook.me is an online booking system, designed for service providers. Once you have outlined the services you offer, SimplyBook.me gives you the tools to share your availability with your clients so you can start taking bookings on your website.
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SimplyBook.me key Features

Customizable booking page lets you to brand your booking page with your logo and colors, add your own services, and set their own booking rules.
Provides access controls, allowing you to restrict access to certain features and data based on staff roles and permissions
Sends automated reminders to customers before their appointments, reducing the number of no-shows and missed appointments.
Manage their staff, assign appointments, and set individual schedules and availability.
Reporting and analytics features enable you to track booking trends, customer data, and revenue.
SimplyBook.me integrates with many third-party apps and services, such as Google Calendar, Zoom, and Mailchimp.
Supports multiple languages, making it accessible to businesses and customers around the world.
Collect and display customer reviews and ratings, helping to build trust and credibility with potential customers.

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4. BookWhen

Founded: 2009
HQ: Oxford, UK

Key Info	Free Plan: Yes Trial: 14 days Support: Chat, email
Best For	Businesses with multiple booking pages
Pros	+ Seamless Zoom integration makes running online classes easy for both you and your clients + Multiple members of your team can access the booking software + Pay later feature brings flexibility to customer payments + Basket system makes your customer's checkout experience quick and effortless
Cons	- No automated review collection feature - Users have reported interface isn't that aesthetically pleasing
Integrations	Zoom, Stripe, PayPal, Google Calendar, Mailchimp, and more
Pricing Model	Light: £9 per/mo Standard: £19 per/mo Plus: £39 per/mo Enterprise: POA

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BookWhen provides an online booking system which allows you to take bookings and reservations for your courses, activities and virtual classes. After getting started with BookWhen you will be able to keep your schedule organised, create a professional booking page and take bookings for your events.

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BookWhen Key Features

Includes a range of features for managing classes and events, such as managing class schedules, managing waitlists, setting up recurring classes, and managing attendee lists.
Allows you to create custom booking forms that capture specific information from their customers during the booking process.
Automatically sends email notifications to customers and businesses to confirm bookings, cancellations, and other important events.
Provides detailed reports and analytics that helps you track booking and sales data, monitor class attendance, and identify areas for improvement.
Bookwhen can be customized with a business's branding, including logos and colors, to create a seamless experience for customers.
Responsive mobile app that allows you to manage bookings, view reports, and receive notifications wherever you are.
Integrates with a range of other software and services, including email marketing tools, website builders, and social media platforms, to help you streamline operations.

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5. Squarespace Scheduling

Founded: 2019
HQ: Missouri

Free Plan	Yes (one location, Emerging Plan)
Support	Phone, email, chat
Best for	Businesses who want a booking system designed specifically for Squarespace websites
Pros	+ Simplifies the booking process for businesses and customers with a user-friendly interface + With seamless integration into other Square tools like Point of Sale and Online Store, Square Scheduling streamlines business operations and helps grow the customer base + Square Scheduling offers customizable booking pages and automated reminders, allowing businesses to tailor the booking experience to meet their brand and customer needs
Cons	- Does not offer businesses a free plan which makes this booking system less accessible for small businesses - Offers a small total of nine features at a considerably high cost - Customization tools are limited, dated and difficult to use
Integrations	Square Point of Sale, Square Online Store, Zoom, QuickBooks, Google Calendar, Zapier, and more
Pricing	Emerging: £11/mo Growing: £27/mo Powerhouse: £49/mo

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Squarespace scheduling is an online appointment booking software. With this booking system, you can clearly list your appointments, taking bookings and keep an organised schedule.
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Squarespace Scheduling Key Features

Squarespace Scheduling is easy to set up and can be integrated with any Squarespace website in just a few clicks.
Allows you to create different appointment types, such as in-person appointments, virtual appointments, classes, workshops, and more.
Set your availability for appointments, including specific dates and times, and can also block off certain days and times when they are not available.
Sends automated reminders to both the business and the customer, reducing the chances of missed appointments.
Customers can easily reschedule or cancel appointments directly from their confirmation emails or through their online booking portal.
Squarespace Scheduling syncs with Google Calendar, iCloud, and Outlook, allowing you to manage their schedule in one place.
Customizable branding enables you to include the colors, fonts, and logo.
Squarespace Scheduling is mobile-friendly and can be accessed from any device, making it easy for customers to book appointments on-the-go.

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An example of Squarespace Scheduling's tools

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*All pricing outlined in this article was accurate to the best of our knowledge and soured from the aforementioned website's pricing page at the time of writing (12/03/2023).

Need more advice?

We hope our analysis of the top 5 best Squarespace booking systems has helped you find the right booking system for your needs. After considering the pricing, pros and cons of Baluu, Acuity Scheduling, SimplyBook.me, BookWhen and Squarespace Scheduling, we believe you are closer to finding the best booking system to integrate into your Squarespace website.

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