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Cron Calendar vs Setmore

Cron Calendar logo

Cron Calendar

Software

The next-generation calendar for professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cron Calendar no longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cron Calendar and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Cron Calendar and Setmore differ
AttributeCron CalendarSetmore
Pricing modelfreesubscription
PlatformsMacos, Windows, Ios, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20162008

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 Cron Calendar

  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Multi-timezone
  • Scheduling links
  • Team availability
  • Menu bar access
  • Notion
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cron Calendar

  • Keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedulenot Setmore
  • Managing several Google calendars in one viewnot Setmore
  • Scheduling links for meeting availabilitynot Setmore
  • Joining video calls from the menu barnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cron Calendar

  • No longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
  • Tied to the Notion account system rather than standing alone

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

Cron Calendar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calendar sync
    • Scheduling links
    • Keyboard shortcuts

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cron Calendar if

  • You need keyboard shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want multi-timezone.

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 Cron Calendar or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Cron Calendar 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, Cron Calendar or Setmore?
Cron Calendar starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Cron Calendar or Setmore run on more platforms?
Cron Calendar runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cron Calendar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cron Calendar best used for?
Cron Calendar is most often used for keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedule, managing several google calendars in one view, scheduling links for meeting availability, joining video calls from the menu bar. Of those, keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedule and managing several google calendars in one view are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Cron Calendar do that Setmore cannot?
Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Multi-timezone, Scheduling links, Team availability. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Google Calendar, Ios support, Android support, Web support.

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