You're Switching from Acuity Scheduling.
Here's Why Makeup Artists Choose Helix.

Acuity Scheduling
$33/mo
$396/year — every year, forever
Helix
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 8.5 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Acuity Scheduling after the last price increase. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified makeup artist, former Acuity Scheduling customer

What Acuity Scheduling Is Costing You

The Damage

Acuity Scheduling monthly $33/mo
Annual drain $396/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $441
Year 3 $491
3-year total $1,329

That's $1,329 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Acuity Scheduling subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Makeup Artists Leave Acuity Scheduling

✗No free tier unlike Calendly
✗SMS messaging fees add up
✗Squarespace integration can be restrictive
✗Calendar limits force upgrades
✗Higher cost than alternatives
✗I found the integration with Squarespace restrictive, and the scheduler options were confusing initially, then limited.

See the full history of Acuity Scheduling price changes in the SaaS Graveyard →

Makeup Artists are leaving Acuity Scheduling every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Makeup Artists

You've got a bridal party of 6 tomorrow — bride, maid of honor, and four bridesmaids. The bride changed the start time twice and added a bridesmaid last week. Your contract says $150/face but the new bridesmaid wants a 'simpler look' and is asking for a discount. You need to adjust the invoice, confirm the travel fee, and coordinate arrival time — all while doing a corporate headshot session today. HoneyBook charges $39/month and takes a payment processing fee on the $1,050 bridal package.

Makeup Artists face unique challenges: Managing bridal party bookings with multiple people on one contract. Travel fees and kit fees complicating pricing. HoneyBook taking a cut of payments on top of monthly fee. Seasonal boom around prom and wedding season, dead in winter. On top of all that, Acuity Scheduling charges $33/month ($396/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median makeup artist earns $35,000/year. Software at $396/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Professional brush set (MAC, Sigma, Morphe) is yours. You bought it once. Helix works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Acuity Scheduling is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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Your exact Acuity Scheduling cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"I was paying Acuity Scheduling $33/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,329 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Helix was $279. Once. Done."
— Makeup artist business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Acuity Scheduling Helix
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✗ ✓
CRM ✗ ✓
Time Tracking ✗ ✓
Full Accounting ✗ ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management ✗ ✓
Price $33/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,329 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most makeup artists are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Settings → Export. Download your client list and appointment history.

2

Set up Helix Scheduler

15-minute setup. Import clients and recreate your appointment types.

3

Update your links

Replace your Acuity booking link everywhere — website, email, social.

4

Cancel Acuity

Cancel Squarespace subscription. Download a final backup of your data.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Acuity Scheduling when you're confident. Zero risk.

FAQ

Is Helix really a Acuity Scheduling replacement for makeup artists?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Acuity Scheduling may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Acuity Scheduling is $33/month — that's $1,329 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Acuity Scheduling data?

Export your data from Acuity Scheduling as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes.

"Acuity Scheduling raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Makeup artist, switched from Acuity Scheduling

Stop Losing $396/Year to Acuity Scheduling

$1,329 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want Acuity Scheduling?

We think Helix is the better deal at $279 once vs $33/mo. But if you've decided on Acuity Scheduling, here's the link. No hard feelings.

Acuity Scheduling — $33/mo →

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