FareHarbor vs Setmore (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Setmore grades higher than FareHarbor: 2.8 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
FareHarbor grades higher on features. Setmore grades higher on the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FareHarbor
Booking and business software for tours, rentals and attractions
Setmore
Appointment booking app with a free plan for up to four staff
Which one is for you
Pick FareHarbor if
- Fits if you run tours, rentals or attractions and want one system
- Works for operators who sell through partner websites
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a price before talking to sales, as none is published
- Not for you if you book one-to-one meetings: it's built for tours and activities
- Watch out: the site names no app stores or platforms for its mobile app
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
Pick Setmore if
- Fits if you run a salon, clinic or studio with up to 4 staff and email reminders are enough
- Works for taking payment at booking through Square, Stripe or PayPal, which is on both plans
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if your diary is in Google Calendar and you won't pay, as two-way sync is Pro only
- Tight if you stay on Free: 4 users, one email reminder, and no texts, recurring or video appointments, deposits or API
- Pricey if you pay monthly: $12 for every staff calendar, even ones with no login, against $5 on yearly billing
- Watch out: there's no Pro trial, only a 30-day refund, and Live Receptionist is $99 a month extra, US only
- Not for you if you need a waitlist, intake forms or cards on file, which aren't on its features page
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAFareHarborFair | 2.8GPASetmoreGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published, so it cannot be set against the category. | CPro is $5 a person a month on yearly billing, just under the $6 middle for calendar tools, and $12 if you pay monthly. It's per staff calendar, so a six-chair salon is $30 a month on yearly billing. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial; you request a demo. | BFour staff, unlimited appointments, a booking page, card payments, group classes and one email reminder, with no time limit. The caps you'd meet: 4 users, no text reminders and no two-way sync. |
| Features | BInventory, staff tools, online booking, payments, distribution and waivers, with nothing in the listing missing for the job. | CA booking page, payments, classes, team calendars, reminders and Book Now buttons for Instagram, Facebook and Google. The listing's own gaps show: no waitlist or intake forms, and recurring and video appointments, deposits and the API all need Pro. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and the dashboard is built for you during onboarding. | B4.67 from about 9,200 App Store ratings, a shade under our bar for an A. Setmore says help runs around the clock by chat, email and phone. One reviewer says the app shows less than the website. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb service with a mobile app and affiliate API partners; the app stores aren't named. | AWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, which few others in this category cover. More than 40 integrations plus Zapier, and an API on Pro only. Two-way sync with Google or Office 365 is Pro only too. |
| Best for | booking software for tour and activity operators | small teams that want free online booking |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: FareHarbor and Setmore. How we grade
Where they differ
- FareHarbor also covers appointment booking, channel manager and ticketing.
- Setmore also covers booking links and reports.
At a glance
| FareHarbor | Setmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | Up to 4 users, unlimited appointments, a Booking Page, online and in-person payments, email confirmations and one email reminder, plus the mobile and desktop apps. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
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| Made by | FareHarbor | Setmore |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | setmore.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Worth knowing
FareHarbor
- No prices are published; the site directs visitors to request a demo.
- The vendor says it builds each dashboard and transfers future reservations during onboarding.
- The site describes a mobile app but names no app stores or platforms.
- It is built for tours and activities, not one-to-one meeting scheduling.
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.
Key features
FareHarbor
- Dashboard and inventory
- A customizable dashboard tracks and allocates resources such as equipment, spaces and staff to avoid overbooking.
- Online booking and payments
- A booking flow embeds in the operator's website. Payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, card readers and local methods such as iDEAL and Alipay, with next-day payouts.
- Mobile app
- Takes walk-up bookings, scans QR code tickets and checks guests in, including offline, on a phone or tablet.
- Distribution
- Connects to more than 250 OTAs and travel platforms through API partners and to an in-house affiliate network.
- Private events and waivers
- Private Events covers contracts, payments and resources for charters, and FareHarbor Waivers is an in-house waiver tool.
Setmore
- Booking Page
- A public page with a custom URL that lists services, staff and live availability so customers can book at any hour. Removing Setmore's branding from it needs Pro.
- Payments
- Take card payments at booking or in person through Square, Stripe, PayPal or LawPay, including Tap to Pay, on both plans. Deposits are a Pro feature.
- Confirmations and reminders
- Email confirmations and one email reminder are free. Pro adds a second reminder and SMS reminders, with 500 SMS credits per Pro team member each month.
- Team calendars
- Each staff member gets a login, working hours, time off and a calendar, with a combined team view, permission levels and built-in team messaging on both plans.
- Classes and recurring appointments
- Group classes with seat reservations are on both plans. Recurring appointments and video appointments by Zoom or Google Meet are listed under Pro.
- Booking from social and search
- Add Book Now buttons to Facebook, Instagram and websites built on WordPress, Wix or Weebly, take bookings through Reserve with Google, and share a QR code.
Plans
FareHarbor
Pricing could not be confirmed. See fareharbor.com.
Setmore
Free$0
Up to 4 users, unlimited appointments, a custom Booking Page, group classes, payments through Square, Stripe or PayPal, and email reminders.
Pro$5
per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly)
Unlimited users, two-way calendar sync, SMS reminders, recurring and video appointments, deposits, API access and no Setmore branding.
EnterpriseCustom
A tailored setup for larger organizations, arranged by contacting Setmore's sales team.
Ways to pay less
FareHarbor
No public discounts listed.
Setmore
- Annual discount
Pro at $5 instead of $12 with annual billing
Setmore's pricing page shows Pro at $12 per user / month on monthly billing and $5 per user / month on annual billing, about 58% less.
- Nonprofit
Nonprofit discounts on request
Setmore's mission page invites nonprofit organizations to contact the team about discounts. No rate is published.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FareHarbor or Setmore?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FareHarbor has no price we could confirm, and Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, FareHarbor or Setmore?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Setmore has a free plan. FareHarbor does not.
Which platforms do FareHarbor and Setmore run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Setmore lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.