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Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software

Setmore vs SimplyBook.me

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 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
SimplyBook.me #14 in Appointment Scheduling Software 7.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit SimplyBook.me

Setmore leads on 1 check, SimplyBook.me on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Lowest starting priceSetmore · $5/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly SimplyBook.me

Setmore scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 8.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #14.

Setmore is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $11.90/user/mo.

Setmore is the better fit for small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option. SimplyBook.me is the better fit for appointment businesses needing client operations.

  • Setmore fits best

    Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option

  • SimplyBook.me fits best

    Appointment businesses needing client operations

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Side by side

Feature Setmore 8.7/10 Visit ↗ SimplyBook.me 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.5
Ranking #6 in Appointment Scheduling Software #14 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Small businesses wanting a mature low-cost option Appointment businesses needing client operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo (best) $11.90/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 40+ integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Setmore 4/5 · SimplyBook.me 4/5
Booking pages ✓ ✓
Group booking ✓ ✓
Round-robin scheduling Not checked yet —
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
  • Free plan includes a booking website, widget, and admin app
  • Supports payments, deposits, tips, POS, memberships, and classes
  • Connects with Google, Outlook, Zoom, Zapier, and payment platforms
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
  • The Free plan is limited to 50 included bookings per month
  • Custom features and provider counts are capped on paid plans
  • Enterprise uses custom booking volume, provider counts, and contracts
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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SimplyBook.me is an appointment scheduling platform for service-based businesses, including solo providers, small teams, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and larger enterprises. It combines public booking pages and…

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  1. SetmoreAppointment Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan
  2. SimplyBook.meAppointment Scheduling Software 7.5Free plan · 14-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

  • SimplyBook.me — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a booking website, widget, and admin app
    • Supports payments, deposits, tips, POS, memberships, and classes
    • Connects with Google, Outlook, Zoom, Zapier, and payment platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 50 included bookings per month
    • Custom features and provider counts are capped on paid plans
    • Enterprise uses custom booking volume, provider counts, and contracts
  • Setmore8.7/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit SetmoreFull verdict →
  • SimplyBook.me7.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible scheduling platform for service businesses with payments, apps, and add-ons.

    Visit SimplyBook.meFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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