Acuity Scheduling vs Cal.com:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Acuity Scheduling had more branded searches than Cal.com among scheduling tools in New Zealand. Acuity Scheduling had about 490 branded searches, while Cal.com had 70. Acuity Scheduling made up 11% of all scheduling tool searches we track, and Cal.com accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling tools, Acuity Scheduling appeared in two of the five answers and Cal.com in one. Acuity Scheduling and Cal.com were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Acuity Scheduling, about 7 searches for every 1 for Cal.com
Who does AI mention more?
Acuity Scheduling, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Cal.com in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top scheduling tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Acuity Scheduling was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cal.com was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Acuity Scheduling and Cal.com were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Calendly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Google Calendar appointment schedules4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Bookings3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Setmore2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Acuity Scheduling2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cal.com1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which meeting scheduling tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best meeting scheduling tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best meeting scheduling tool in New Zealand for a small team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best scheduling tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“appointment booking software nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Acuity Scheduling or Cal.com more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Acuity Scheduling and Cal.com by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six scheduling tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Acuity Scheduling, Cal.com. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Calendly | Setmore | Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft Bookings | Cal.com | Google Calendar appointment schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.4% | 11.9% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.7% | 14.2% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.6% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 8.9% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.3% | 12.7% | 10.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.2% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.3% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 62.6% | 14.5% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.5% | 12.3% | 11% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 65% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.7% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.1% | 12.5% | 11% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 0.89% |
How has the Acuity Scheduling and Cal.com comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Acuity Scheduling was ahead of Cal.com in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acuity Scheduling’s share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 11.4% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 490.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cal.com’s share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 1.5% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand scheduling tools in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Acuity Scheduling overtook Microsoft Bookings to rank 3rd among scheduling tools in New Zealand, with 11% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cal.com in New Zealand fell 12.5% over 12 measured months, from 80 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acuity Scheduling’s and Cal.com’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Acuity Scheduling
4 branded search terms
- acuity booking
- acuity scheduling
- acuity scheduling calendar
- scheduler acuity
Cal.com
5 branded search terms
- cal com
- cal com booking
- cal com calendar
- cal com scheduling
- calcom
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