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Cal.com vs Setmore

Cal.com logo

Cal.com

Software

Scheduling infrastructure for everyone

From
Free
Rated
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Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cal.com free plan limited to single user only; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cal.com and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Cal.com and Setmore differ
AttributeCal.comSetmore
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Browser extensionWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20212008

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 Cal.com

  • Custom booking pages
  • Team scheduling
  • Collective scheduling
  • Routing forms
  • Webhooks
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Self-hosted support

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Stripe
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cal.com

  • Schedule meetings and manage availabilitynot Setmore
  • Accept payments via Stripe and PayPalnot Setmore
  • Integrate with Salesforce and HubSpotnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cal.com

  • Free plan limited to single user only
  • Free plan restricted to 1 user account
  • Teams plan requires yearly billing at $12/user/month
  • Organizations plan requires yearly billing at $28/user/month
  • Free plan lacks team collaboration features

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

Cal.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cal.com review.

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cal.com if

  • You need custom booking pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension.
  • You also want team scheduling.

Choose Setmore if

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

Questions people ask

Is Cal.com or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Cal.com 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, Cal.com or Setmore?
Cal.com starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Cal.com or Setmore run on more platforms?
Cal.com runs on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cal.com for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cal.com best used for?
Cal.com is most often used for schedule meetings and manage availability, accept payments via stripe and paypal, integrate with salesforce and hubspot. Of those, schedule meetings and manage availability and accept payments via stripe and paypal are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Cal.com do that Setmore cannot?
Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Team scheduling, Collective scheduling, Routing forms. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Stripe, Web support.

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