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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Setmore vs Schedly

  • 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
Schedly #40 in Appointment Scheduling Software 5.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Schedly

Setmore leads on 0 checks, Schedly 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 Schedly
  • Most featuresSchedly · 5 of 5

Setmore scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 8.7 against 5.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #40.

Setmore is the better fit for small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option. Schedly is the better fit for growing teams with complex routing needs.

  • Setmore fits best

    Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option

  • Schedly fits best

    Growing teams with complex routing needs

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Side by side

Feature Setmore 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Schedly 5.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 5.2
Ranking #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software #40 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option Growing teams with complex routing needs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 40+ integrations 11 integrations
Features Setmore 4/5 · Schedly 5/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar sync Two-way Two-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
  • Branded booking pages with real-time two-way calendar sync
  • Round-robin, territory-based, and specialty-based routing
  • Payments, recurring appointments, reminders, and group bookings
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
  • Free is limited to one user, event type, and calendar connection
  • API access is available on the Pro plan
  • White-label branding and SSO require the Enterprise plan
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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Schedly is appointment scheduling software for individuals, teams, and service-based businesses. It combines branded booking pages with appointment and service management, calendar synchronization, automated reminders, group appointments,…

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  1. SetmoreAppointment Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan
  2. SchedlyAppointment Scheduling Software 5.2Free 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
  • Schedly — where it wins

    • Branded booking pages with real-time two-way calendar sync
    • Round-robin, territory-based, and specialty-based routing
    • Payments, recurring appointments, reminders, and group bookings

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is limited to one user, event type, and calendar connection
    • API access is available on the Pro plan
    • White-label branding and SSO require the Enterprise plan
  • Setmore8.7/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit SetmoreFull verdict →
  • Schedly5.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A flexible scheduler for teams that need routing, payments, and multiple booking workflows.

    Visit SchedlyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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