Acuity Scheduling vs Helix The Real Comparison for Chiropractors
Acuity Scheduling
$33/mo ($396/yr)
VS
Helix
$279 once — own forever
or 3 payments of $99
Break even: 8.5 months. Save $1,050 over 3 years.
"I compared Acuity Scheduling and Helix side by side. The math wasn't even close. $1,329 over 3 years vs $279 once. Switched and never looked back."
— Chiropractor, Helix customer
The verdict for chiropractors: Acuity Scheduling is solid software, but at $33/month it costs $1,329 over 3 years. Helix does most of what Acuity Scheduling does for $279 once. For solo chiropractors and small teams, Helix is the better deal.
Choose Helix if:
You're done paying monthly forever
You're a solo operator or small team (1-5)
You need scheduler, Invoicing, Connect CRM in one purchase in one tool
You're tired of price increases
You want to own your tools like you own your equipment
Choose Acuity Scheduling if:
You have a large team (10+) needing enterprise features
You're deeply invested in Acuity Scheduling's specific workflow
You need a feature Helix doesn't have yet
What Acuity Scheduling Actually Costs Chiropractors
The 3-Year Damage
Year 1$396
Year 2 (+11.4% inflation)$441
Year 3$491
Total lost to Acuity Scheduling$1,329
Helix: $279. Once. You keep $1,050. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.
Your Acuity Scheduling subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.
Feature-by-Feature
Feature
Acuity Scheduling
Helix
Invoicing
✓
✓
Scheduling
✗
✓
CRM
✗
✓
Time Tracking
✗
✓
Full Accounting
✗
✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
✗
✓
Price
$33/mo
$279 once or 3 × $99
3-Year Total
$1,329
$279
You own it?
No — stop paying, lose access
Yes — forever
"The feature comparison convinced me. Helix does 90% of what Acuity Scheduling does — for 10% of the 3-year cost. And I actually own it."
— Chiropractor
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Switching from Acuity Scheduling
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.
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Chiropractors are switching from Acuity Scheduling every week.
The math doesn't lie.
What This Means for Chiropractors
Chiropractors deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Insurance claims. Treatment plans. SOAP documentation. Package pricing. Acuity Scheduling charges $33/month on top of these daily realities. The median chiropractor earns $75,000/year — $396/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.
Helix is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for chiropractors. You own it like you own your Adjustment table.
FAQ
Is Helix really a Acuity Scheduling replacement?
For solo chiropractors and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Acuity Scheduling may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.
What does Acuity Scheduling do that Helix doesn't?
Acuity Scheduling has features like Intake forms and Package and subscription billing that some businesses rely on. For most solo chiropractors, these aren't dealbreakers.
How fast does Helix pay for itself?
At $33/month, Helix pays for itself in 8.5 months. After that: $396 saved every year.
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.
"$1,329 over 3 years to Acuity Scheduling. Or $279 once for Helix. I own my tools now. No more renting software."