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GanttPRO vs Setmore

GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Software

Online Gantt chart software

From
On request
Rated
-
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GanttPRO and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where GanttPRO and Setmore differ
AttributeGanttPROSetmore
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 GanttPRO

  • Gantt charts
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Dependencies
  • Export
  • Jira
  • Slack
  • Google Drive

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GanttPRO

  • Building Gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependenciesnot Setmore
  • Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

GanttPRO

  • Workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and API access are Enterprise only at $25 per user per month
  • The Enterprise plan carries a 5 user minimum and requires an annual subscription
  • Custom fields and calendar view are excluded from the entry Core plan
  • Every published rate assumes annual billing, which the vendor prices 20% below monthly

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

GanttPRO

On request
  • Basic$7.99/month
    • 1 project
    • Gantt charts
    • Dependencies
  • Pro$12.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Resource management
    • Time tracking

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GanttPRO if

  • You need gantt charts.
  • You also want resource management.

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 GanttPRO or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. GanttPRO 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, GanttPRO or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GanttPRO and Free for Setmore.
Does GanttPRO or Setmore run on more platforms?
GanttPRO 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. GanttPRO starts at On request.
What is GanttPRO best used for?
GanttPRO is most often used for building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies, planning resources and budgets against a project timeline. Of those, building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies and planning resources and budgets against a project timeline are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can GanttPRO do that Setmore cannot?
GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Time tracking, Dependencies. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle SSL encryption, Web support.

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