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Remember The Milk vs Setmore

Remember The Milk logo

Remember The Milk

Software

The smart to-do app for busy people

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Free
Rated
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Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remember The Milk and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Remember The Milk and Setmore differ
AttributeRemember The MilkSetmore
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20042008

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 Remember The Milk

  • Smart lists
  • Location reminders
  • Task sharing
  • Advanced search
  • Subtasks
  • Evernote
  • Twitter
  • Macos support

Only in Setmore

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

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Remember The Milk

  • Schedulingnot Setmore
  • Appointment bookingnot Setmore
  • Time trackingnot Setmore
  • Resource managementnot Setmore
  • Team coordinationnot Setmore

Setmore

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

Where each one falls short

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

Remember The Milk

  • Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
  • No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views

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

Remember The Milk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Task creation and organization
    • Basic reminders
    • List sharing
  • Pro$39.99/year
    • All free features
    • Advanced sorting
    • Attachments

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Remember The Milk if

  • You need smart lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want location reminders.

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 Remember The Milk or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Remember The Milk 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, Remember The Milk or Setmore?
Remember The Milk starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Remember The Milk or Setmore run on more platforms?
Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Remember The Milk best used for?
Remember The Milk is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Remember The Milk do that Setmore cannot?
Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?

Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.

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Remember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?

Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.

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Remember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?

Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.

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Remember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?

Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.

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