Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software
Setmore vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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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