Comparison
Birdie vs Acuity: A Straight Comparison for Simulator Owners
Acuity Scheduling (now part of Squarespace) is a general-purpose appointment tool — no bays, no membership hour tracking, no revenue dashboard, no automated SMS. Those missing features cost a growing venue real money.
| Feature | Birdie | Acuity |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Golf simulator venues | Generic appointments |
| Pricing model | Flat $197/month | $16–$61/month |
| Bay-based booking | ✓ | — |
| Membership hour tracking | ✓ | — |
| Automated SMS re-engagement | ✓ | — |
| Revenue dashboard | ✓ | — |
| Golf simulator-specific features | ✓ | — |
| Group/event bookings | ✓ | Basic |
| Owner support | Direct | Help docs / email |
Why simulator owners choose Birdie
More than a calendar
Acuity books appointments. Birdie manages your entire simulator business — bays, memberships, re-engagement, and revenue tracking.
Revenue you're leaving behind
Without automated SMS re-engagement and membership hour tracking, you're losing rebookings every week. Birdie closes that gap.
Built for growth
Acuity works for getting started. Birdie works for scaling — utilization dashboards show you exactly where to focus.
Most operators are live and taking bookings within 48 hours of signup.
Verdict: Birdie vs Acuity
Acuity is a solid entry-level tool for consultants, coaches, and service providers who need simple appointment booking. If you are a solo operator just starting out and cost is the only factor, it gets the job done minimally.
Birdie is for simulator venue owners who want to grow revenue, not just manage a calendar. Bay scheduling, memberships, automated SMS to bring lapsed customers back, and a dashboard that shows exactly where your revenue is coming from — none of that exists in Acuity.
See Birdie in action
Most demo requests get a response within a few hours. See exactly how Birdie handles your booking flow.