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MyTime vs Setmore

MyTime logo

MyTime

Beauty

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Scheduling

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyTime and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where MyTime and Setmore differ
AttributeMyTimeSetmore
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryBeautyScheduling
Founded20102008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • Instagram
  • PCI DSS

Only in Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Outlook
  • Apple Calendar

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Custom branding
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Setmore
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Setmore
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Setmore
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Setmore
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Setmore
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

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

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

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 MyTime if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want client database.
MyTime review

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want calendar synchronization.
Setmore review

Questions people ask

Is MyTime or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. MyTime 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, MyTime or Setmore?
MyTime starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does MyTime or Setmore run on more platforms?
MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MyTime best used for?
MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can MyTime do that Setmore cannot?
MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders, Payment processing. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Calendar synchronization, Customer database, Email reminders. Both handle Online booking, Custom branding, Google Calendar, Facebook.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MyTime: How much does MyTime cost?

Specific pricing information is not displayed on the MyTime homepage. Customers must navigate to the Pricing Packages section to view rates for the scheduling and POS system.

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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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