BrightCore vs Acuity Scheduling

Acuity handles bookings. BrightCore runs your entire studio.

Why studios choose BrightCore

Unlimited class schedule management built for fitness studios, not generic service businesses
Member management with profiles, notes, and history
Built-in marketing automation to keep members coming back
Payment processing, memberships, and packs in one place
Dedicated account manager on Core plan

Acuity Scheduling limitations

Acuity is a generic booking tool with limited class management depth for fitness studios
No dedicated member app or member-facing portal beyond booking pages
No retention tools, CRM, or marketing automation built in
No QR check-ins or automated waitlists

BrightCore vs Acuity Scheduling, feature by feature

Feature	BrightCore	Acuity Scheduling
Class & Appointment Booking Unlimited bookings for classes and 1-1 sessions		Limited
Automated Waitlists Automatically fill spots when members cancel
Marketing Automation & CRM Automated campaigns, lead nurturing, and client segmentation
QR Check-ins Fast, contactless entry with QR codes
Digital Waivers Paperless waiver signing for new members		Via integration
Retention Tools Automated re-engagement for at-risk members
Bring-a-Friend Members can add a friend directly to their class booking
Dedicated Account Manager Named support contact on Core plan

Comparison based on publicly available information. Features may vary by plan.

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