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Paragon vs Setmore

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Paragon

Software

Embedded integration platform for SaaS

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

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: Paragon no price is published for either plan, and both require a quote; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paragon and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Paragon and Setmore differ
AttributeParagonSetmore
Starting price$299/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, EmbeddedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20212008

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 Paragon

  • Embedded workflows
  • Native integrations
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • Webhooks
  • 500+ apps

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Paragon

  • Embedding third party integrations into a SaaS productnot Setmore
  • Managing customer facing connectors without building each onenot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Paragon

  • No price is published for either plan, and both require a quote
  • Cost scales with the number of customer tenants using the integrations, so the bill follows an end customer count rather than the vendor's own usage
  • SAML SSO, self hosting, dynamic field mapping and SLAs are all Enterprise 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

Paragon

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$999/month
    • 200 integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Dedicated support

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Paragon if

  • You need embedded workflows.
  • You work on Web, Embedded.
  • You also want native integrations.
Paragon 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 Paragon or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Paragon starts at $299/month and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paragon or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Paragon and Free for Setmore.
Does Paragon or Setmore run on more platforms?
Paragon runs on Web, Embedded. 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. Paragon starts at $299/month.
What is Paragon best used for?
Paragon is most often used for embedding third party integrations into a saas product, managing customer facing connectors without building each one. Of those, embedding third party integrations into a saas product and managing customer facing connectors without building each one are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Paragon do that Setmore cannot?
Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Native integrations, Workflow builder, Error handling. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.
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