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LiquidPlanner vs Setmore

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Software

Predictive project management

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: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and Setmore differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerSetmore
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062008

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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Jira
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Setmore
  • Collaborationnot Setmore
  • Task managementnot Setmore
  • Organizationnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • 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 LiquidPlanner or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner 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, LiquidPlanner or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for Setmore.
Does LiquidPlanner or Setmore run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner 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. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that Setmore cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Web support.

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