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Abstract vs Setmore

Abstract logo

Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Setmore differ
AttributeAbstractSetmore
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Setmore
  • Version controlnot Setmore
  • Asset managementnot Setmore
  • Team collaborationnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

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

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Setmore if

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

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract 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, Abstract or Setmore?
Abstract starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Abstract or Setmore run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Setmore cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Zapier, Cloud deployment.
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