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Affinity Designer vs Setmore

Affinity Designer logo

Affinity Designer

Design Tools

Professional graphic design software for everyone

From
$69.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Scheduling & Booking

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affinity Designer sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity Designer and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity Designer and Setmore differ
AttributeAffinity DesignerSetmore
Starting price$69.99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDesign ToolsScheduling & Booking
Founded19942008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Affinity Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Gradient tools
  • Typography
  • Pixel-perfect editing
  • Artboards
  • Symbols
  • Non-destructive effects

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Affinity Designer

  • Logo designnot Setmore
  • Vector illustrationnot Setmore
  • Icon designnot Setmore
  • Brandingnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Affinity Designer

  • Sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

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

Affinity Designer

$69.99/one-time
  • Standard$69.99/one-time
    • Full version
    • All features
    • Lifetime updates

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Affinity Designer 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 Affinity Designer or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity Designer or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $69.99/one-time for Affinity Designer and Free for Setmore.
Does Affinity Designer or Setmore run on more platforms?
Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. 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. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time.
What is Affinity Designer best used for?
Affinity Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, branding. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity Designer do that Setmore cannot?
Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Ios support.
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