Besmi vs Acuity Scheduling
SMS, AI, and beauty-specific tools
built in — not bolted on
The all-in-one booking platform built for beauty pros — AI receptionist, aftercare cards, intake forms, and Tap to Pay, all from day one.
Why pros leave Acuity Scheduling
SMS reminders locked behind the $34/mo tier — the cheapest plan only has email
Frequent forced re-logins every ~30 minutes since Squarespace acquisition
37% of reviewers feel negatively about value for money
Not designed for beauty professionals — generic scheduling tool
What Besmi gives you
SMS reminders included from day one — not locked behind a $34/mo paywall
Built specifically for beauty professionals, not generic businesses
AI receptionist handles client texts 24/7 — Acuity has no AI features
Custom-branded booking page that matches your Instagram aesthetic
Feature Comparison
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What Acuity Scheduling can't do
24/7 SMS Receptionist
Your clients text, your AI answers. It books appointments, reschedules, answers questions about services and pricing — even at 2am. You wake up to a full calendar.
Digital Aftercare Cards
Send beautiful aftercare instructions to every client after their appointment. Customizable per service — lash aftercare, brow aftercare, facial aftercare. They remember you as the pro who actually cared.
Built-in Intake Forms
Collect allergies, medical history, and consent signatures before appointments. Includes a minor consent form for clients under 18 with parent/guardian authorization. Auto-matches to client profiles.
Tap to Pay
Your phone becomes a card reader. Accept contactless payments with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or any NFC card. No dongle, no hardware, no extra cost. Just tap and get paid.
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Join beauty professionals who switched from Acuity Scheduling to Besmi. Everything you need to run your business, included from day one.
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