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Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore

Acuity Scheduling logo

Acuity Scheduling

Software

Scheduling made simple

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Appointment types, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Acuity Scheduling and Setmore differ
AttributeAcuity SchedulingSetmore
Starting price$16/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20032008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Acuity Scheduling

  • Appointment types
  • Calendar sync
  • Payment processing
  • Client self-scheduling
  • Packages & memberships
  • Timezone detection
  • Squarespace
  • Zoom

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Email reminders
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Stripe
  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

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

Acuity Scheduling

  • Client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversionnot Setmore
  • HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Setmore
  • Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Setmore
  • Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Acuity Scheduling

  • Starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
  • SMS/text reminders, memberships, and gift certificates require Standard or Premium tier
  • HIPAA compliance (BAA signature) exclusive to Premium tier at $49/month
  • Custom API and CSS access, and Acuity branding removal require Premium tier

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

Acuity Scheduling

$16/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Acuity Scheduling if

  • You need appointment types.
  • You also want calendar sync.

Choose Setmore if

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

Questions people ask

Is Acuity Scheduling or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Acuity Scheduling and Free for Setmore.
Does Acuity Scheduling or Setmore run on more platforms?
Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Yes. Setmore has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month.
What is Acuity Scheduling best used for?
Acuity Scheduling is most often used for client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversion, hipaa-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitioners, multi-location scheduling with multiple staff members, membership, package sales, and gift certificate management. Of those, client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversion and hipaa-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitioners are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Acuity Scheduling do that Setmore cannot?
Acuity Scheduling covers Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing, Client self-scheduling. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Calendar synchronization, Customer database, SMS reminders. Both handle Online booking, Email reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook.

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