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iClassPro vs Setmore

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iClassPro

Scheduling

Flat per-location class management for gymnastics, dance and swim schools, from 139 USD a month

From
$139/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Setmore

Scheduling

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: iClassPro flat pricing is per location, so a multi-site operator with several small sites pays the same for a 40-student studio as for a 400-student one.; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iClassPro and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where iClassPro and Setmore differ
AttributeiClassProSetmore
Starting price$139/monthFree
Pricing modelPer location per monthfreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Scheduling).

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 iClassPro

  • Flat per-location pricing
  • Skill tracking and evaluations
  • Class and camp booking
  • Point of sale with inventory
  • Check-in kiosk and time clock
  • Two-way texting

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.

iClassPro

  • A gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolmentnot Setmore
  • A swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portalnot Setmore
  • Running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till systemnot Setmore
  • A dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online bookingnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

iClassPro

  • Flat pricing is per location, so a multi-site operator with several small sites pays the same for a 40-student studio as for a 400-student one.
  • The Premium tier requires a twelve-month contract while the two cheaper tiers do not, which quietly removes flexibility exactly where the price is highest.
  • A branded parent app costs 499 USD setup plus 150 a month, roughly doubling the entry subscription for something many schools assume is included.
  • Payment services are provided in-house and the transaction rate is not published, so a school with high monthly tuition volume pays far more in processing than in subscription.
  • Two-way texting is billed by usage and varies by region, so international operators face an unpredictable communication cost on top of the flat rate.

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

iClassPro

$139/month
  • Signature$139/month
    • Per location, no commitment
    • Class, camp, event and party booking
    • Point of sale with inventory
  • Elite$199/month
    • Per location, no commitment
    • Everything in Signature
    • Expanded marketing and automation features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Per location, 12-month contract required
    • Everything in Elite
    • Highest tier feature access
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing for large multi-location operators

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 iClassPro if

  • You need flat per-location pricing.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want skill tracking and evaluations.
iClassPro 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 iClassPro or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. iClassPro starts at $139/month and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iClassPro or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $139/month for iClassPro and Free for Setmore.
Does iClassPro or Setmore run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Yes. Setmore has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iClassPro starts at $139/month.
What is iClassPro best used for?
iClassPro is most often used for a gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolment, a swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portal, running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till system, a dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online booking. Of those, a gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolment and a swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portal are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can iClassPro do that Setmore cannot?
iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Skill tracking and evaluations, Class and camp booking, Point of sale with inventory. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iClassPro: Does iClassPro charge by number of students?

No. Pricing is flat per location: 139, 199 or 299 USD a month depending on tier, regardless of enrolment.

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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iClassPro: Is a branded app included?

No. It is 499 USD setup plus 150 USD a month on top of the plan.

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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iClassPro: Is there a contract?

Signature and Elite have no commitment. Premium requires twelve months.

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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iClassPro: Are payment processing rates published?

No. Payment services are included in the plan but the transaction rate is quoted separately.

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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