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Head-to-head · Business Scheduling Software

Setmore vs Doodle

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Setmore #5 in Business Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Setmore
Doodle #6 in Business Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Doodle

Setmore leads on 1 check, Doodle on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSetmore · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceSetmore · $5/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Setmore scores higher on our rubric for business scheduling software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Setmore is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $11/user/mo.

Setmore is the better fit for small businesses on a budget. Doodle is the better fit for poll-based group scheduling.

  • Setmore fits best

    Small businesses on a budget

  • Doodle fits best

    Poll-based group scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Setmore 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Doodle 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Business Scheduling Software #6 in Business Scheduling Software
Best for Small businesses on a budget Poll-based group scheduling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo (best) $11/seat/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 40+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Setmore 1/3 · Doodle 1/3
Booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Group scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Booking payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Two-way
Reminder channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports booking pages and up to four users
  • Two-way Google and Office 365 calendar synchronization
  • Payments, classes, reminders, and 40 integrations included
  • Group polls help participants find a mutually suitable meeting time.
  • Booking pages and 1:1 scheduling let invitees select available times.
  • Calendar connections, reminders, video calls, and Stripe payments support bookings.
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to four users
  • SMS reminders and two-way sync require Pro
  • HIPAA-oriented features are offered through Setmore Health
  • The Free plan limits users to one Group Poll, Booking Page, and 1:1.
  • Pro and Team monthly prices are higher than their annual-billing rates.
  • Team administration features require a paid Team or Enterprise plan.
Our verdict

Setmore is an online appointment scheduling platform for service businesses, independent professionals, and teams. Customer-facing Booking Pages provide custom URLs, while appointment calendars support team scheduling, group classes with…

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Doodle brings several scheduling formats together: group polls for finding a time that suits participants, booking pages for self-scheduling, 1:1 appointments, and sign-up sheets for events. Individuals and teams can connect calendars,…

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  1. SetmoreBusiness Scheduling Software 8.8Free plan
  2. DoodleBusiness Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Setmore — where it wins

    • Free plan supports booking pages and up to four users
    • Two-way Google and Office 365 calendar synchronization
    • Payments, classes, reminders, and 40 integrations included

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to four users
    • SMS reminders and two-way sync require Pro
    • HIPAA-oriented features are offered through Setmore Health

  • Doodle — where it wins

    • Group polls help participants find a mutually suitable meeting time.
    • Booking pages and 1:1 scheduling let invitees select available times.
    • Calendar connections, reminders, video calls, and Stripe payments support bookings.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits users to one Group Poll, Booking Page, and 1:1.
    • Pro and Team monthly prices are higher than their annual-billing rates.
    • Team administration features require a paid Team or Enterprise plan.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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