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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Setmore vs Fresha

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Setmore #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Setmore
Fresha #8 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fresha

Setmore leads on 0 checks, Fresha on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSetmore · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Fresha
  • Most featuresFresha · 5 of 5

Setmore scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

On calendar sync, Setmore gives you Two-way where Fresha offers One-way.

Setmore is the better fit for small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option. Fresha is the better fit for beauty and wellness businesses needing operations tools.

  • Setmore fits best

    Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option

  • Fresha fits best

    Beauty and wellness businesses needing operations tools

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Side by side

Feature Setmore 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Fresha 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software #8 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option Beauty and wellness businesses needing operations tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Integrations 40+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Setmore 4/5 · Fresha 5/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way One-way
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Combines booking, client records, payments, POS, inventory, and memberships
  • Supports group appointments, reminders, deposits, and cancellation protection
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with Google Calendar sync
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan; access starts with paid plans after a 7-day trial
  • Integrations are limited to a small set of listed platforms
  • Does not clearly document a round-robin scheduling mode
Our verdict

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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Fresha is appointment scheduling and business management software for salons, spas, barbershops, medspas, wellness providers, fitness businesses, and related service businesses. Its core booking tools include online booking pages, direct…

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  1. SetmoreAppointment Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan
  2. FreshaAppointment Scheduling Software 8.5Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Fresha — where it wins

    • Combines booking, client records, payments, POS, inventory, and memberships
    • Supports group appointments, reminders, deposits, and cancellation protection
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with Google Calendar sync

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with paid plans after a 7-day trial
    • Integrations are limited to a small set of listed platforms
    • Does not clearly document a round-robin scheduling mode
  • Setmore8.7/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit SetmoreFull verdict →
  • Fresha8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad operations platform for booking, client management, payments, and salon workflows.

    Visit FreshaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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