You're Switching from Acuity Scheduling.
Here's Why Jiu Jitsu Instructors Choose Nexa.

Acuity Scheduling
$33/mo
$396/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$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. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified Jiu Jitsu Instructor, former Acuity Scheduling customer

The Bottom Line

Jiu Jitsu Instructors on Acuity Scheduling pay $33/month — $396/year. Over three years, that's $1,329. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 8.5 months. The median Jiu Jitsu Instructor earns $40,000/year, so Acuity Scheduling's annual cost is roughly 1.0% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$40,000
Median Jiu Jitsu Instructor income
2.5%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
8.5 mo
Break-even vs Acuity Scheduling
$1,050
3-year savings switching to Nexa

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 Jiu Jitsu Instructors 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 →

Jiu Jitsu Instructors are leaving Acuity Scheduling every week.

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

Why This Matters for Jiu Jitsu Instructors

I sweep and mop the mats before anyone arrives, because in jiu-jitsu hygiene isn't optional — staph or ringworm spreads on the tatami and word travels. Morning no-gi class is smaller, more advanced, so I teach a leg-lock entry and let them flow-roll. I'm watching technique, correcting a guard retention detail, and keeping a mental tally of who's been showing up, because promotions in this art come from mat time, not a test, and people watch their stripes closely. Midday I run a fundamentals class — lots of white belts who just started, and I'm careful not to throw them into live rolling against a blue belt before they know how to tap and stay safe. I drill the same hip escape twenty times because reps are the whole game. After class a three-week white belt looks discouraged; I know the first few months wash most beginners out, and a word from me might keep him. Afternoon I update my attendance notes and think about who's earned a stripe — it's all on a clipboard and in my head, and I hate that someone's promotion depends on my memory. Evening gi class is the big one, the full academy, gis everywhere, hard rolls at the end. I disinfect the mats again after, check who paid their monthly dues versus who's lapsed, and remember I owe two new students a follow-up before they drift away like white belts do.

Jiu Jitsu Instructors face unique challenges: Belt and stripe promotions ride on attendance and mat time I track loosely on a clipboard. Gi and no-gi classes draw different crowds, and beginners get thrown into rolling before they're ready. Mat hygiene is non-negotiable — one ringworm or staph case can scare off half the academy. White belts quit in the first three months at brutal rates, and I lose them before they ever feel progress. On top of all that, Acuity Scheduling charges $33/month ($396/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median Jiu Jitsu Instructor earns $40,000/year. Software at $396/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Grappling mats (tatami) is yours. You bought it once. Nexa 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. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Jiu Jitsu Instructor business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Acuity Scheduling Nexa
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 jiu jitsu instructors are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

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

2

Set up Nexa 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.

What jiu jitsu instructors actually deal with

A day in the life of a jiu jitsu instructor

I sweep and mop the mats before anyone arrives, because in jiu-jitsu hygiene isn't optional — staph or ringworm spreads on the tatami and word travels. Morning no-gi class is smaller, more advanced, so I teach a leg-lock entry and let them flow-roll. I'm watching technique, correcting a guard retention detail, and keeping a mental tally of who's been showing up, because promotions in this art come from mat time, not a test, and people watch their stripes closely. Midday I run a fundamentals class — lots of white belts who just started, and I'm careful not to throw them into live rolling against a blue belt before they know how to tap and stay safe. I drill the same hip escape twenty times because reps are the whole game. After class a three-week white belt looks discouraged; I know the first few months wash most beginners out, and a word from me might keep him. Afternoon I update my attendance notes and think about who's earned a stripe — it's all on a clipboard and in my head, and I hate that someone's promotion depends on my memory. Evening gi class is the big one, the full academy, gis everywhere, hard rolls at the end. I disinfect the mats again after, check who paid their monthly dues versus who's lapsed, and remember I owe two new students a follow-up before they drift away like white belts do.

The tools a working jiu jitsu instructor actually owns

Local jiu jitsu instructors on Nexa

Real jiu jitsu instructors near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a jiu jitsu instructor? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every jiu jitsu instructor on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Acuity Scheduling replacement for jiu jitsu instructors?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa 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, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa 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 Nexa 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 Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Jiu Jitsu Instructors in Appleton

The average solo operator there spends about $2,112/year on software — and Jiu Jitsu Instructor face their own version of that math. WI state licensing requirements apply.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Appleton metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Jiu Jitsu Instructors run into with Acuity Scheduling, and what Nexa does instead.

✗
Acuity Scheduling gapInvoicing
✓
NexaInvoicing built in — send unlimited, accept cards.
✗
Acuity Scheduling gapCRM
✓
NexaFull CRM module included in $279.
✗
Acuity Scheduling gapFinancial suite
✓
NexaBuilt into Nexa’s $279 once purchase — no separate add-on.
"Acuity Scheduling raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Jiu Jitsu Instructor, 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 Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want Acuity Scheduling?

We think Nexa 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.

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