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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Acuity Scheduling #5 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Acuity
Setmore #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Setmore

Acuity Scheduling leads on 0 checks, Setmore on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAcuity Scheduling · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceSetmore · $5/user/mo
  • Free planonly Setmore
  • Free trialonly Acuity Scheduling
  • Most featuresAcuity Scheduling · 5 of 5

Acuity Scheduling scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Setmore offers free plan; Acuity Scheduling doesn't. Setmore is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $16/user/mo.

Acuity Scheduling is the better fit for service businesses needing advanced operations. Setmore is the better fit for small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option.

  • Acuity Scheduling fits best

    Service businesses needing advanced operations

  • Setmore fits best

    Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option

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Side by side

Feature Acuity Scheduling 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Setmore 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Appointment Scheduling Software #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Service businesses needing advanced operations Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $16/mo $5/user/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 13 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Acuity Scheduling 5/5 · Setmore 4/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Two-way
Our review
Pros
  • Supports staff, resources, availability, and multi-location calendars
  • Combines booking, payments, packages, memberships, and invoicing
  • Offers group booking, round-robin scheduling, and two-way calendar sync
  • Free plan includes unlimited appointments, payments, and mobile apps
  • Pro adds two-way calendar sync, recurring appointments, and API access
  • Supports classes, reminders, payments, and many business integrations
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan after the 7-day trial
  • Starter includes only 1 calendar
  • Advanced features require the higher-priced Premium plan
  • Free plan is limited to four users
  • Monthly Pro billing is $12 per user, versus $5 annually
  • Teams needing dedicated round-robin routing should compare alternatives
Our verdict

Acuity Scheduling is online appointment scheduling software for solo practitioners, service businesses, and multi-location teams. It provides branded booking pages, shareable links, website embedding, client self-scheduling, rescheduling…

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Setmore is appointment scheduling software for small businesses and teams. It combines customer-facing Booking Pages with staff calendars, availability, permissions, appointment booking, group classes, automated reminders, payment…

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  1. Acuity SchedulingAppointment Scheduling Software 8.97-day trial
  2. SetmoreAppointment Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Acuity Scheduling — where it wins

    • Supports staff, resources, availability, and multi-location calendars
    • Combines booking, payments, packages, memberships, and invoicing
    • Offers group booking, round-robin scheduling, and two-way calendar sync

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan after the 7-day trial
    • Starter includes only 1 calendar
    • Advanced features require the higher-priced Premium plan

  • Setmore — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited appointments, payments, and mobile apps
    • Pro adds two-way calendar sync, recurring appointments, and API access
    • Supports classes, reminders, payments, and many business integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to four users
    • Monthly Pro billing is $12 per user, versus $5 annually
    • Teams needing dedicated round-robin routing should compare alternatives
  • Acuity Scheduling8.9/10 · 7-day trial

    Acuity fits service businesses that need scheduling, payments, clients, and operations in one system.

    Visit AcuityFull verdict →
  • Setmore8.7/10 · Free plan

    A mature, low-cost scheduler for small businesses needing bookings, payments, and reminders.

    Visit SetmoreFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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