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Goldie vs Setmore

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Goldie

Beauty

Beauty booking app for independent professionals

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Scheduling

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Goldie goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldie and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldie and Setmore differ
AttributeGoldieSetmore
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryBeautyScheduling
Founded20182008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Goldie

  • Mobile scheduling
  • Client database
  • Online booking link
  • Payment processing
  • No-show protection
  • Social sharing
  • Revenue tracking
  • Instagram

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • SMS reminders
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Goldie

  • Mobile business managementnot Setmore
  • Client bookingnot Setmore
  • Payment collectionnot Setmore
  • Building clientelenot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Goldie

  • Goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing

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

Goldie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reminders
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Online payments
    • SMS reminders

Setmore

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Supports up to 4 users
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Payment acceptance and branded booking page
  • Pro (Annual)$5/month
    • Annual billing at $5/user/month
    • Unlimited users
    • All Free features plus SMS and email reminders
  • Pro (Monthly)$12/month
    • Monthly billing at $12/user/month
    • Unlimited users with same Pro features as annual
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom all-in-one booking system
    • Scales with your business

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldie if

  • You need mobile scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
Goldie 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 Goldie or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldie 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, Goldie or Setmore?
Goldie starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Goldie or Setmore run on more platforms?
Goldie runs on Ios, Android. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Goldie for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Goldie best used for?
Goldie is most often used for mobile business management, client booking, payment collection, building clientele. Of those, mobile business management and client booking are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Goldie do that Setmore cannot?
Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Client database, Online booking link, Payment processing. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle SMS reminders, Stripe, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Setmore: How much does Setmore cost?

Setmore is free for up to 4 users. Pro plan costs $5/user/month with annual billing or $12/user/month with monthly billing. An Enterprise plan with custom pricing is available for larger organizations.

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Setmore: What features are included in the Free plan?

The Free plan supports up to 4 users and includes unlimited appointments, payment acceptance, branded booking page, mobile app, email reminders and confirmations, integrations, and team collaboration tools.

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Setmore: What is the difference between Setmore's Free and Pro plans?

Pro adds SMS and email reminders, branded mobile app, removal of Setmore branding, customer blocking, Google Reviews integration, custom notifications, and priority support. Pro supports unlimited users versus 4 on Free.

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Setmore: Does Setmore provide customer support?

Yes, all plans include 24/7 human support. The Pro plan includes priority support access.

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