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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Cal.com vs Setmore

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cal.com #2 in Appointment Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cal.com
Setmore #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Setmore

Cal.com leads on 0 checks, Setmore on 1, and 6 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 scoreCal.com · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceSetmore · $5/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Cal.com
  • Most featuresCal.com · 5 of 5

Cal.com scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Setmore is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $12/user/mo.

Cal.com is the better fit for technical teams wanting flexible scheduling. Setmore is the better fit for small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option.

  • Cal.com fits best

    Technical teams wanting flexible scheduling

  • Setmore fits best

    Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option

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Side by side

Feature Cal.com 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Setmore 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Appointment Scheduling Software #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Technical teams wanting flexible scheduling Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/user/mo $5/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 100+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cal.com 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
  • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars
  • Two-way sync, routing forms, payments, and team scheduling
  • Embeds, APIs, mobile apps, and 100+ app integrations
  • 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
  • The Free plan supports only 1 user
  • Paid prices shown apply to annual billing
  • Advanced organization controls require the Organizations 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

Cal.com is appointment and meeting scheduling software for individuals, teams, businesses, and developers building scheduling into applications. It connects with calendars, checks availability, publishes booking pages, collects payments,…

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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. Cal.comAppointment Scheduling Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. SetmoreAppointment Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cal.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars
    • Two-way sync, routing forms, payments, and team scheduling
    • Embeds, APIs, mobile apps, and 100+ app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan supports only 1 user
    • Paid prices shown apply to annual billing
    • Advanced organization controls require the Organizations 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
  • Cal.com9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible scheduler with free basics, team routing, payments, and developer tools.

    Visit Cal.comFull 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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