If you're a coach comparing scheduling tools, Acuity Scheduling and TimeTap will both come up. Both support session packages. Both connect with calendars and collect payments. But they're built with different businesses in mind, and for a solo coach selling bundled sessions, that difference matters.
Where Acuity Excels
Acuity Scheduling (now part of Squarespace) is a well-established tool with a wide feature set. It supports packages and subscriptions, intake forms, group classes, add-ons, and a range of payment integrations. If you're running a multi-practitioner studio, a fitness business with complex class schedules, or a service business with lots of session types, Acuity gives you room to configure.
It also integrates tightly with Squarespace websites, which is useful if you already use Squarespace or plan to.
For coaches, Acuity can absolutely work. The trade-off is that its broad feature surface — built to serve many business types — means more configuration than a solo coach typically needs, and a steeper learning curve to get the package model working the way you want.
How TimeTap Compares
TimeTap is focused on a narrower use case: service providers who sell sessions in packages and need clients to pay upfront before booking.
Here's how the two tools compare on the dimensions that matter most for solo coaches:
Session credit model — Both tools support packages. In TimeTap, the credit model is the primary workflow: clients buy a package, receive credits, and spend credits to book. In Acuity, packages are one feature among many, which means more steps to configure and maintain.
Payment at checkout — TimeTap uses Stripe Checkout for package purchases, so clients pay in a single flow before they ever see your calendar. Acuity supports payment collection but the flow depends on how you've configured packages versus individual bookings.
Client workspace — TimeTap gives each client a personal workspace where they can view remaining credits, manage bookings, and reschedule. Acuity offers a client-facing portal, but the credit visibility for package holders is more limited.
Public booking page — Both tools give you a shareable booking link. You don't need a website for either. TimeTap's page is designed to walk clients through package selection first, which reinforces the upfront-payment model.
Pricing — Both tools offer tiered plans. Acuity's higher tiers, designed for larger operations, can be more expensive than what a solo coach needs. TimeTap's pricing is structured for individual practitioners.
Which Is Better for Coaches?
If you run a larger service business — multiple staff, diverse session types, tight Squarespace integration — Acuity's breadth is an asset.
If you're a solo coach whose primary revenue model is selling session bundles, and you want clients to pay upfront, book from their credit balance, and manage their own appointments, TimeTap is the more focused fit. The tool is built around the way that business model works, which means less configuration to get there.
TimeTap offers a 90-day free trial with no credit card required. If you're evaluating Acuity alongside TimeTap, the trial is the clearest way to see which workflow fits your practice.