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Setmore alternatives

Setmore compared with 5 alternatives: Acuity Scheduling, Square Appointments, SimplyBook.me, Zoho Bookings and Calendly.

Setmore has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SetmoreThis toolFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Acuity SchedulingFree trial · from $16/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Square AppointmentsFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
SimplyBook.meFree plan · from €11.9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho BookingsFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CalendlyFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Setmore

  1. Acuity Scheduling

    Appointment booking, payments and reminders for service businesses

    • Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Setmore has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
    • Setmore also covers reports.

    Suits: Salons, studios, coaches, tutors and other appointment-based businesses

    Acuity Scheduling vs SetmoreAcuity Scheduling pricing and details

  2. Square Appointments

    Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses

    • Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus). Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Square Appointments also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system

    Square Appointments vs SetmoreSquare Appointments pricing and details

  3. SimplyBook.me

    Online booking system for service businesses, priced by volume

    • SimplyBook.me starts at €11.9 per month, billed annually (€13.9 billed monthly). Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.

    Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing

    SimplyBook.me vs SetmoreSimplyBook.me pricing and details

  4. Zoho Bookings

    Appointment scheduling with workspaces, workflows and Zoho CRM sync

    • Zoho Bookings starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Zoho Bookings lists a browser extension.
    • Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Zoho Bookings also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Teams already using Zoho CRM, Bigin or Zoho One

    Zoho Bookings vs SetmoreZoho Bookings pricing and details

  5. Calendly

    Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings

    • Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly. Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Calendly lists a browser extension.
    • Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    • Setmore also covers reports.

    Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings

    Calendly vs SetmoreCalendly pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Setmore

  • The Free plan stops at 4 users and leaves out two-way calendar sync, SMS reminders, recurring appointments, video appointments, deposits and API access.
  • Pro is charged per user, and every staff calendar counts as a user even if that person has no login.
  • Paying monthly costs $12 per user, more than twice the $5 annual rate. There is no free trial of Pro, only a 30-day refund window.
  • Live Receptionist call answering is a separate $99 per month add-on and is offered in the US only.
Setmore pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Setmore?

The alternatives to Setmore in this directory are Acuity Scheduling, Square Appointments, SimplyBook.me, Zoho Bookings and Calendly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Setmore.

Is there a free alternative to Setmore?

Yes. Square Appointments, SimplyBook.me, Zoho Bookings and Calendly have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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