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Setmore vs Trello

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Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Trello logo

Trello

Software

Organize anything, together

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum; Trello free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Trello covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Setmore and Trello actually diverge.

Attributes where Setmore and Trello differ
AttributeSetmoreTrello
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos
Founded20082011

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 Setmore

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

Only in Trello

  • Kanban boards
  • Cards & lists
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Activity feed
  • Due dates & reminders
  • File attachments
  • Comments & mentions
  • Power-Ups ecosystem

Both cover

  • Zapier

What people use each for

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

Setmore

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

Trello

  • Project trackingnot Setmore
  • Content calendarsnot Setmore
  • Sales pipelinesnot Setmore
  • Onboarding processesnot Setmore
  • Personal task managementnot 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

Trello

  • Free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • Free tier automation capped at 250 monthly Butler runs
  • No offline access; web-based platform requires internet connection
  • Advanced views (timeline, table, dashboard) not available on Standard plan
  • SSO only available on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Trello

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 boards/workspace
    • Up to 10 collaborators
    • 250 monthly Butler automation runs
  • Standard$5/user/month
    • Unlimited boards
    • Unlimited Power-Ups
    • 1,000 monthly Butler runs
  • Premium$10/user/month
    • All Standard features
    • Timeline, table, dashboard, calendar views
    • Unlimited automation
  • Enterprise$17.5/user/month
    • All Premium features
    • Unlimited workspaces
    • SSO and user provisioning

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 Trello if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want cards & lists.
Trello review

Questions people ask

Is Setmore or Trello better?
Neither clearly leads. Setmore starts at Free and Trello at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Setmore or Trello?
Setmore starts at Free and Trello at Free.
Does Setmore or Trello run on more platforms?
Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android. Trello runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Trello is typically brought in for.
What can Setmore do that Trello cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Trello covers Kanban boards, Cards & lists, Drag-and-drop interface, Activity feed. Both handle Zapier.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trello: What are the free tier limitations for Trello?

Trello Free supports up to 10 boards per workspace, unlimited cards, 250 monthly Butler automation runs, and up to 10 Power-Up attachments. Limited to 10 collaborators per workspace.

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Trello: What features are included in the Standard plan?

Standard ($5-6/user/month) adds unlimited boards, custom fields, advanced checklists, 1,000 monthly automation runs, list colors, and calendar view access.

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Trello: Does Trello offer SSO and on which plan?

SSO through Atlassian Guard is included only on the Enterprise plan ($17.50/user/month or $210/year per user).

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Trello: How many file attachment options are available?

Free tier includes 2 Power-Ups per board, Standard adds unlimited Power-Ups, and Premium and above offer full Power-Up marketplace access with custom integration options.

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Trello: Is there offline access to Trello boards?

Trello is a web-based application requiring internet connection. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android but do not support true offline editing.

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