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Setmore vs Time Doctor

Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Software

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum; Time Doctor historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Setmore and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where Setmore and Time Doctor differ
AttributeSetmoreTime Doctor
Starting priceFree$4/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded20082011

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 Setmore

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

Only in Time Doctor

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • Screenshots
  • GPS tracking
  • Webcam monitoring
  • Reports and invoicing
  • Mobile apps
  • Team management

What people use each for

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

Setmore

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

Time Doctor

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Time Doctor

  • Historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • HRIS and Payroll native integrations are paid add-ons at $200 per integration per month
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month on top of the base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Time Doctor

$4/month
  • Basic$4/month
    • Time tracking
    • Reports
    • Mobile apps
  • Standard$6/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Activity monitoring
    • Screenshots
  • Premium$10/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • GPS tracking
    • Webcam snapshots

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Time Doctor if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.
Time Doctor review

Questions people ask

Is Setmore or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. Setmore starts at Free and Time Doctor at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Setmore or Time Doctor?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Setmore and $4/month for Time Doctor.
Does Setmore or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Yes. Setmore has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Time Doctor starts at $4/month.
What is Setmore best used for?
Setmore is most often used for online appointment and booking management, service provider scheduling platform, customer communication via email and sms reminders. Of those, online appointment and booking management and service provider scheduling platform are not what Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
What can Setmore do that Time Doctor cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.
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