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Setmore vs Zeplin

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Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Setmore and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Setmore and Zeplin differ
AttributeSetmoreZeplin
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20082014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

What people use each for

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

Setmore

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

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Setmore
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Setmore
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot 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

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

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 Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.
Zeplin review

Questions people ask

Is Setmore or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Setmore starts at Free and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Setmore or Zeplin?
Setmore starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Setmore or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
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 Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Setmore do that Zeplin cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.
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