The verdict for microblading artists: Acuity Scheduling is solid software, but at $33/month it costs $1,329 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Acuity Scheduling does for $279 once. For solo microblading artists and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.
Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $1,050. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.
| Feature | Acuity Scheduling | Nexa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Acuity Scheduling plus whatever else you're paying for:
Email yourself this comparison?
The math doesn't lie.
Microblading Artists deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Mandatory touch-up at 6-8 weeks included in price but is additional labor. Blade and pigment costs per procedure ($25-40). Client no-shows on $400+ appointments are devastating. Annual refresher training costs for certification maintenance. Acuity Scheduling charges $33/month on top of these daily realities. The median microblading artist earns $52,000/year — $396/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.
Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for microblading artists. You own it like you own your Microblading hand tools and blades.
Two appointments today: a new client microblade ($450, 2.5 hours) and a touch-up from 7 weeks ago ($0 included, 1.5 hours). The free touch-up costs you $25 in supplies and 1.5 hours of chair time. A prospective client no-showed their consultation this morning. Your afternoon is open but you can't fill a microblading slot on same-day notice. You're booked 3 weeks out for new clients.
Real microblading artists near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a microblading artist? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every microblading artist on Nexa →
For solo microblading artists 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.
Acuity Scheduling has features like Intake forms and Package and subscription billing that some businesses rely on. For most solo microblading artists, these aren't dealbreakers.
At $33/month, Nexa pays for itself in 8.5 months. After that: $396 saved every year.
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.
Own your tools. Stop renting your software.
Get Nexa — $279 Once