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Head-to-head · Booking Tools

Setmore vs Appointy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Setmore #4 in Booking Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Setmore
Appointy #8 in Booking Tools 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Appointy

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSetmore · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Appointy

Setmore scores higher on our rubric for booking tools: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Setmore is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing appointment booking. Appointy is the better fit for small businesses starting with free appointment booking.

  • Setmore fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing appointment booking

  • Appointy fits best

    Small businesses starting with free appointment booking

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Side by side

Feature Setmore 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Appointy 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #4 in Booking Tools #8 in Booking Tools
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing appointment booking Small businesses starting with free appointment booking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA ISO 27001
Integrations 40+ integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Setmore 1/3 · Appointy 1/3
Online payments ✓ ✓
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Booking types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes a Booking Page and supports up to 4 users
  • Pro adds two-way calendar sync and recurring appointments
  • Supports group classes, payment collection, and automated reminders
  • Free plan includes a booking website integration, reminders and a mobile app
  • Supports group, recurring and round-robin scheduling
  • Connects booking pages with calendars, social platforms and payment services
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 4 users
  • SMS reminders and two-way calendar sync require Pro
  • Annual Pro pricing is $5 per user monthly; monthly billing is $12
  • Free plan is limited to 1 staff member and 5 services
  • Free plan caps bookings at 100 appointments per month
  • Staff login and resource scheduling are listed under Professional, not Free
Our verdict

Setmore is an online appointment scheduling platform for service businesses, professionals, and teams. Its customer-facing Booking Pages, appointment calendars, and team scheduling suit businesses that need clients to book appointments or…

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Appointy is online appointment scheduling software for professionals and service businesses, from wellness and fitness providers to education, healthcare and local services. It combines customer booking pages and website widgets with…

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  1. SetmoreBooking Tools 9.1Free plan
  2. AppointyBooking Tools 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Setmore — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a Booking Page and supports up to 4 users
    • Pro adds two-way calendar sync and recurring appointments
    • Supports group classes, payment collection, and automated reminders

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 4 users
    • SMS reminders and two-way calendar sync require Pro
    • Annual Pro pricing is $5 per user monthly; monthly billing is $12

  • Appointy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a booking website integration, reminders and a mobile app
    • Supports group, recurring and round-robin scheduling
    • Connects booking pages with calendars, social platforms and payment services

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 1 staff member and 5 services
    • Free plan caps bookings at 100 appointments per month
    • Staff login and resource scheduling are listed under Professional, not Free

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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