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Bear vs Setmore

Bear logo

Bear

Productivity

Markdown notes for Apple devices

From
On request
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: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bear and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Bear and Setmore differ
AttributeBearSetmore
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryProductivityScheduling & Booking
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Bear

Nothing recorded that Setmore does not also cover.

Only in Setmore

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

What people use each for

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

Bear

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bear review.

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bear

  • Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
  • Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
  • Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial

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

Bear

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bear review.

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bear if

Nothing in the data separates Bear from Setmore on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bear 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 Bear or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Bear starts at On request and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bear or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bear and Free for Setmore.
Does Bear or Setmore run on more platforms?
Bear 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. Bear starts at On request.
What can Bear do that Setmore cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database.
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