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Homebase vs Setmore

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Homebase

Software

Scheduling, time tracking and HR for hourly teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homebase free Basic plan is capped at 10 employees and a single location; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homebase and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Homebase and Setmore differ
AttributeHomebaseSetmore
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2008

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 Homebase

Nothing recorded that Setmore does not also cover.

Only in Setmore

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

What people use each for

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

Homebase

No use cases recorded yet. See the Homebase review.

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Homebase

  • Free Basic plan is capped at 10 employees and a single location
  • Paid plans are billed per location per month ($30, $70 or $120), so a multi-location business pays the rate again for each site
  • Payroll is a separate add-on at $39 per month plus $6 per month per employee paid
  • Tip Manager and Task Manager are further add-ons billed per location per month on top of the base plan

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

Homebase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Homebase review.

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Homebase if

  • You want to start without paying.
Homebase 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 Homebase or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Homebase 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, Homebase or Setmore?
Homebase starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Homebase or Setmore run on more platforms?
Homebase runs on Web. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Homebase for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Homebase do that Setmore cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database.
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