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Setster alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Setster alternative is Trafft (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user."
Setster compared with 5 alternatives: Setmore, Acuity Scheduling, SimplyBook.me, SuperSaaS and Trafft.
Setster is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8 per month plus $8 per seat, billed annually ($10 plus $10 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetsterThis tool | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Setmore | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Acuity Scheduling | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SimplyBook.me | Free plan · from €11.9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| SuperSaaS | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Trafft | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Setster starts at $8 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Setmore and Trafft.
Acuity Scheduling, SimplyBook.me and SuperSaaS score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Setster
Setmore
Appointment booking app with a free plan for up to four staff
- Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Setmore has a free plan, which Setster lacks.
- Setmore also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Setmore also covers reports.
- Setmore does not cover workflow automation and appointment booking, which Setster does.
Suits: Small service businesses that want free booking for up to four staff
Acuity Scheduling
Appointment booking, payments and reminders for service businesses
- Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Acuity Scheduling also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Acuity Scheduling also covers invoicing.
- Acuity Scheduling does not cover workflow automation and appointment booking, which Setster does.
Suits: Salons, studios, coaches, tutors and other appointment-based businesses
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).
- SimplyBook.me has a free plan, which Setster lacks.
- SimplyBook.me also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SimplyBook.me also covers reports.
- SimplyBook.me does not cover workflow automation and appointment booking, which Setster does.
Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing
SuperSaaS
Booking system priced by upcoming appointments, not seats
- SuperSaaS starts at $9 per month for up to 100 future appointments.
- SuperSaaS has a free plan, which Setster lacks.
- SuperSaaS also covers calendar, invoicing and class booking.
- SuperSaaS does not cover workflow automation, which Setster does.
Suits: Growing teams that want to avoid per-seat charges
Trafft
Appointment booking with a free plan for one user
- Trafft starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($5.99 billed monthly).
- Trafft has a free plan, which Setster lacks.
- Trafft also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Trafft also covers reports and whatsApp messaging.
- Trafft does not cover workflow automation, which Setster does.
Suits: Very small service businesses that want a free booking page
Limits worth knowing in Setster
- The price rises with every seat, and one person working at two locations counts as two seats.
- API and developer toolsets need the Developer plan, which starts at $96 a month plus seats on annual billing.
- The Dedicated plan is yearly only and sold through sales.
- The pages read carry a 2024 copyright line and name no mobile apps, so check current details before buying.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Setster?
The alternatives to Setster in this directory are Setmore, Acuity Scheduling, SimplyBook.me, SuperSaaS and Trafft. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Setster.
Is there a free alternative to Setster?
Yes. Setmore, SimplyBook.me, SuperSaaS and Trafft have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Setster alternatives work on Windows?
The Setster listing does not include a Windows app. Setmore lists one.
Which Setster alternatives work on macOS?
The Setster listing does not include a macOS app. Setmore lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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