BrightCore vs Acuity Scheduling

    Acuity handles bookings. BrightCore runs your entire studio.

    Why businesses 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

    How the features compare

    BrightCore vs Acuity Scheduling, feature by feature

    FeatureBrightCoreAcuity 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

    WhatsApp Appointment Reminders

    WhatsApp reminders with one-tap confirm to reduce no-shows

    Dynamic Pricing

    Early bird, last-minute, and peak-hour pricing rules

    Courses (Multi-week Programmes)

    Structured multi-week programmes with enrolment, swap, and late-join options

    Staff Mobile App

    Native iOS and Android app for managing schedules, check-ins, and bookings on the go

    Account Support

    Named support contact on Core plan

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

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