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10to8 vs Setmore

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10to8

Software

Appointment scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 10to8 free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: 10to8 covers Automated reminders, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 10to8 and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where 10to8 and Setmore differ
Attribute10to8Setmore
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 10to8

  • Automated reminders
  • Two-way sync
  • Video appointments
  • Payment collection
  • Zoom
  • PayPal

Only in Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding
  • Apple Calendar

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Stripe
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

10to8

  • Schedulingnot Setmore
  • Appointment bookingnot Setmore
  • Time trackingnot Setmore
  • Resource managementnot Setmore
  • Team coordinationnot Setmore

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot 10to8
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot 10to8
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 10to8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

10to8

  • Free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions
  • Limited advanced features compared to competitors like Calendly or Acuity Scheduling for complex service workflows
  • Recent rebranding from 10to8 to Sign In Scheduling created user confusion and requires login migration
  • Not suitable for detailed pre-appointment consultations as it focuses on simple appointment booking rather than consultation management
  • Smaller integration ecosystem with 1,500 apps compared to competitors with more extensive third-party support

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

Pricing, plan by plan

10to8

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 appointments per month
    • 2 user logins
    • Automated SMS and email reminders
  • Starter$7.2/month
    • 300 appointments per month
    • 4 staff logins
    • All free plan features
  • Professional$22/month
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Unlimited staff logins
    • All starter features
  • Business$40/month
    • 600+ appointments per month
    • 6 staff seats
    • Multiple booking pages

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 10to8 if

  • You need automated reminders.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want two-way sync.
10to8 review

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want calendar synchronization.
Setmore review

Questions people ask

Is 10to8 or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. 10to8 starts at Free and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 10to8 or Setmore?
10to8 starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does 10to8 or Setmore run on more platforms?
10to8 runs on Web, Mobile. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use 10to8 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is 10to8 best used for?
10to8 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can 10to8 do that Setmore cannot?
10to8 covers Automated reminders, Two-way sync, Video appointments, Payment collection. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Calendar synchronization, Customer database, Email reminders. Both handle Online booking, Google Calendar, Outlook, Stripe.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

10to8: Does 10to8 offer a free plan?

Yes, 10to8 offers a generous free forever plan that includes up to 100 appointments per month with two user logins and automated SMS reminders to help reduce no-shows.

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10to8: How does 10to8 help reduce no-shows?

10to8 uses automated SMS, email, and voice reminders to notify customers of upcoming appointments. If SMS delivery fails, the system uses a robo-call with voicemail capability. Users report up to 90% no-show reduction with these reminders.

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10to8: What payment methods does 10to8 accept?

10to8 integrates with PayPal and Sage Pay for secure online payment processing, allowing customers to pay directly through booking pages and providing instant payment receipts.

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10to8: What apps does 10to8 integrate with?

10to8 has native integrations with Google Calendar, Outlook, Exchange, Office 365, Zoom, and Salesforce. The platform also connects with over 1,500 apps through third-party integrations and works with Slack and Facebook for reminders.

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10to8: Can I manage multiple locations with 10to8?

Yes, 10to8 includes multi-location support allowing centralized management of multiple branches, services, and staff members across different sites with single-portal administration.

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