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Head-to-head · Appointment Management system

Setmore vs Mindbody

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Setmore #4 in Appointment Management system 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Setmore
Mindbody #8 in Appointment Management system 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Mindbody

Setmore leads on 2 checks, Mindbody on 0, and 1 is 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 · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceSetmore · $5/user/mo
  • Free planonly Setmore

Setmore scores higher on our rubric for appointment management system: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Setmore offers free plan; Mindbody doesn't. Setmore is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $79/user/mo.

Setmore is the better fit for small teams seeking established, low-cost scheduling. Mindbody is the better fit for established fitness and wellness businesses.

  • Setmore fits best

    Small teams seeking established, low-cost scheduling

  • Mindbody fits best

    Established fitness and wellness businesses

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Side by side

Feature Setmore 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Mindbody 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #4 in Appointment Management system #8 in Appointment Management system
Best for Small teams seeking established, low-cost scheduling Established fitness and wellness businesses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $5/user/mo (best) $79/site/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA PCI DSS
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Setmore 1/5 · Mindbody 1/5
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes booking pages, reminders, apps, and up to 4 users
  • Pro adds two-way Google and Office 365 calendar sync and recurring appointments
  • Supports group classes, payment collection, and automated email and SMS reminders
  • Schedules appointments and classes with waitlists and capacity management
  • Combines booking widgets, payments, memberships, and staff tools
  • Supports mobile business management on iOS and Android
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 4 users
  • Unlimited users and two-way calendar sync require Pro
  • Setmore Health's HIPAA-oriented offer does not establish compliance for every account
  • Starter begins at $79 per location per month
  • Accelerate and Ultimate pricing is not displayed
  • No calendar sync is listed
Our verdict

Setmore is an online appointment scheduling system for service businesses, professionals, and teams that need customer-facing booking alongside team calendars. Booking Pages with custom URLs, appointment and team scheduling, and group…

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Mindbody brings appointment and class scheduling together with payments, client and membership management, staff tools, reporting, and marketing. It is aimed at fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses, from independent studios and salons…

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  1. SetmoreAppointment Management system 9.0Free plan
  2. MindbodyAppointment Management system 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Setmore — where it wins

    • Free plan includes booking pages, reminders, apps, and up to 4 users
    • Pro adds two-way Google and Office 365 calendar sync and recurring appointments
    • Supports group classes, payment collection, and automated email and SMS reminders

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 4 users
    • Unlimited users and two-way calendar sync require Pro
    • Setmore Health's HIPAA-oriented offer does not establish compliance for every account

  • Mindbody — where it wins

    • Schedules appointments and classes with waitlists and capacity management
    • Combines booking widgets, payments, memberships, and staff tools
    • Supports mobile business management on iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter begins at $79 per location per month
    • Accelerate and Ultimate pricing is not displayed
    • No calendar sync is listed

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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