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Moovit vs Setmore

Moovit logo

Moovit

Software

Your public transit companion for seamless urban travel

From
Free
Rated
-
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Moovit the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 30 December 2021 describes itself as 'Moovit, an Intel company,' a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions provider; it is a free consumer transit app with no consumer pricing tier, monetizing instead through enterprise MaaS solution sales that are contact-only; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Moovit covers Real-time arrivals, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Moovit and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Moovit and Setmore differ
AttributeMoovitSetmore
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122008

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 Moovit

  • Real-time arrivals
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Multimodal routing
  • Crowdsourced updates
  • Accessibility features
  • Uber
  • Transit agencies
  • Bike sharing services

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Moovit

  • Daily commutingnot Setmore
  • Public transit navigationnot Setmore
  • Trip planningnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Moovit

  • The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 30 December 2021 describes itself as 'Moovit, an Intel company,' a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions provider; it is a free consumer transit app with no consumer pricing tier, monetizing instead through enterprise MaaS solution sales that are contact-only

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

Moovit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Real-time transit info
    • Live arrival times
    • Route planning

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Moovit if

  • You need real-time arrivals.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want live gps tracking.

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 Moovit or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Moovit 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, Moovit or Setmore?
Moovit starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Moovit or Setmore run on more platforms?
Moovit runs on Ios, Android, Web. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Moovit for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Moovit best used for?
Moovit is most often used for daily commuting, public transit navigation, trip planning. Of those, daily commuting and public transit navigation are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Moovit do that Setmore cannot?
Moovit covers Real-time arrivals, Live GPS tracking, Multimodal routing, Crowdsourced updates. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle SSL encryption, Ios support, Android support, Web support.

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