Setmore

setmore.com
Productivity
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Free online appointment scheduling software for businesses

How to Replace Setmore

Overview

Setmore is a cloud-based appointment scheduling platform that helps businesses manage bookings, staff, and customer communications. It offers automated reminders, calendar synchronization, and online payment processing to streamline scheduling operations.

Features

47 features across 20 categories

Branding(2)

Custom BrandingPremium

Customize the booking page with your logo, colors, and branding elements.

White Label SolutionPremium

Offer appointment scheduling as a service under your own brand.

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Business Management(1)

Multi-location SupportPremium

Manage multiple business locations with separate calendars and staff.

Also in: MYOB, Jobber, Acuity Scheduling

Business Rules(1)

Appointment Cancellation PoliciesPremium

Define and enforce cancellation policies with automatic notifications and penalties.

Also in: Datamatics

Customer Communication(6)

Appointment Confirmations

Automatically send appointment confirmation emails to customers after booking.

Appointment Questionnaire LogicPremium

Create conditional intake forms with logic-based questions and branching.

Appointment Reminders CustomizationPremium

Customize reminder messages, timing, and frequency for customer notifications.

Automated Reminders

Send SMS and email reminders to reduce no-shows and keep customers informed.

Custom Intake FormsPremium

Create custom questionnaires and intake forms for customers to complete during booking.

SMS NotificationsPremium

Send appointment confirmations and reminders via SMS to reduce no-shows.

Customer Feedback(1)

Customer Feedback SurveysPremium

Send post-appointment surveys to collect customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.

Customer Management(3)

Appointment Notes

Add and store notes on customer appointments for service history and follow-up.

Customer Communication HistoryPremium

View complete communication history with customers including emails and messages.

Customer Database

Store and manage customer information, preferences, and booking history in a centralized system.

Also in: Jobber, QuickBooks, Setmore

Data Management(2)

Automatic Backups

Automatic daily backups of your business data and appointment records.

Data ExportPremium

Export customer data and appointment records in CSV or PDF formats.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Integration(3)

API AccessPremium

Access Setmore's API for custom integrations and advanced functionality.

Calendar Sync

Synchronize appointments with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCal to prevent double bookings.

Video Conferencing IntegrationPremium

Automatically generate and send video conference links for virtual appointments.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Localization(1)

Timezone Support

Support multiple timezones for customers and staff across different locations.

Marketing(3)

Customer Birthday RemindersPremium

Automatically send birthday greetings and special offers to customers.

Customer Loyalty ProgramPremium

Build loyalty with punch cards, rewards, and discount programs for repeat customers.

Email MarketingPremium

Send marketing campaigns and newsletters to your customer base.

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Manage appointments and view schedules on iOS and Android mobile applications.

Payments(1)

Online PaymentsPremium

Accept credit card and digital payments directly through the booking system.

Reporting(3)

Analytics DashboardPremium

View metrics on bookings, no-shows, cancellations, and customer acquisition.

Revenue ReportingPremium

Track revenue, payments received, and financial performance with detailed reports.

Staff Performance ReportsPremium

Track staff productivity with metrics on bookings, revenue, and customer satisfaction.

Resource Planning(1)

Resource ManagementPremium

Manage equipment, rooms, and other resources required for appointments.

Scheduling(7)

Appointment Blocking

Block time slots for staff unavailability, lunch breaks, or maintenance.

Appointment Rescheduling

Allow customers to self-service reschedule or cancel appointments online.

Group BookingsPremium

Allow customers to book appointments for multiple people in a single booking.

Online Booking Calendar

Customers can view availability and book appointments directly from your website or mobile app.

Recurring AppointmentsPremium

Set up recurring appointments and recurring services for subscription-based bookings.

Service Availability WindowsPremium

Set specific time windows during which services can be booked.

Waitlist ManagementPremium

Manage customer waitlists and automatically notify them when slots become available.

Security(1)

Two-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Enable two-factor authentication for enhanced account security.

Service Management(3)

Appointment Types

Create different appointment types with unique durations, prices, and requirements.

Service Categories

Organize services by category and set custom durations, pricing, and availability.

Service PackagesPremium

Bundle multiple services together with custom pricing for package deals.

Social Proof(1)

Customer ReviewsPremium

Request and display customer reviews and ratings on your business page.

Team Management(4)

Multi-staff Management

Manage multiple team members with individual calendars, availability, and scheduling preferences.

Staff Availability RulesPremium

Set complex availability rules for staff including buffer times and appointment gaps.

Staff Portal

Provide staff members with a dedicated portal to manage their schedules and client notes.

Staff SchedulingPremium

Create and manage work schedules for staff members with shift planning.

Website(2)

Business WebsitePremium

Create a professional branded business page with service listings and online booking.

Custom DomainPremium

Use your own custom domain for your business booking page.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic appointment scheduling for single user

Premium

Popular
$9.99/mo
  • Professional scheduling with payments and advanced features

Deluxe

$19.99/mo
  • Advanced features with white-label and multi-location support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Setmore

Monthly$9.99/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$599

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$599
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 47 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Setmore alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 47 features.

Buy Setmore

Better Value
Monthly cost$99.9/mo
3-year total$3,596.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Setmore saves ~$33,363.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 47 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations