Software · head to head
Cron Calendar vs Setmore
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.
| Attribute | Cron Calendar | Setmore |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Platforms | Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
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
FreeNo 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.
Related pages
More on Cron Calendar
Keep looking
Other head to heads
- Cron Calendar vs Google Calendar
- Cron Calendar vs Apple Calendar
- Cron Calendar vs Fantastical
- Cron Calendar vs Clockify
- Cron Calendar vs Microsoft To Do
- Cron Calendar vs OmniFocus
- Cron Calendar vs Amie
- Cron Calendar vs Outlook Calendar
- Cron Calendar vs Float
- Cron Calendar vs Google Tasks
- Cron Calendar vs YouCanBook.me
- Cron Calendar vs Harvest Forecast
- Cron Calendar vs Resource Guru
- Cron Calendar vs SavvyCal
- Cron Calendar vs Skedda
- Cron Calendar vs Timepage
- Cron Calendar vs Woven
- Cron Calendar vs Assistant.to
- Cron Calendar vs Calendly
- Cron Calendar vs Cal.com
- Cron Calendar vs Motion
- Cron Calendar vs Acuity Scheduling
- Cron Calendar vs Appointlet
- Cron Calendar vs Appointy
- Cron Calendar vs 10to8
- Cron Calendar vs Booksy
- Cron Calendar vs Boulevard
- Cron Calendar vs Doodle
- Cron Calendar vs Fresha
- Cron Calendar vs GlossGenius
- Cron Calendar vs Schedulicity
- Cron Calendar vs Square Appointments
- Cron Calendar vs When2meet
- Cron Calendar vs Zenoti
- Cron Calendar vs Airbnb
- Cron Calendar vs Booker by Mindbody
- Setmore vs Google Calendar
- Setmore vs Apple Calendar
- Setmore vs Fantastical
- Setmore vs Clockify
- Setmore vs Microsoft To Do
- Setmore vs OmniFocus
- Setmore vs Amie
- Setmore vs Outlook Calendar
- Setmore vs Float
- Setmore vs Google Tasks
- Setmore vs YouCanBook.me
- Setmore vs Harvest Forecast
- Setmore vs Resource Guru
- Setmore vs SavvyCal
- Setmore vs Skedda
- Setmore vs Timepage
- Setmore vs Woven
- Setmore vs Assistant.to
- Setmore vs Calendly
- Setmore vs Cal.com
- Setmore vs Motion
- Setmore vs Acuity Scheduling
- Setmore vs Appointlet
- Setmore vs Appointy
- Setmore vs 10to8
- Setmore vs Booksy
- Setmore vs Boulevard
- Setmore vs Doodle
- Setmore vs Fresha
- Setmore vs GlossGenius
- Setmore vs Schedulicity
- Setmore vs Square Appointments
- Setmore vs When2meet
- Setmore vs Zenoti
- Setmore vs Airbnb
- Setmore vs Booker by Mindbody


