Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore
Acuity Scheduling and Setmore are both scheduling & calendar tools. Acuity Scheduling is aimed at freelancers and small businesses, while Setmore is aimed at small businesses and freelancers. Setmore costs less, from $12/mo versus $20/mo for Acuity Scheduling. Only Setmore has a free plan.
Appointment scheduling for service businesses
Appointment booking app for salons, clinics and service businesses
| Pricing | Paid · $20 | Freemium · $12 |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Built for | Freelancers, Small businesses | Small businesses, Freelancers |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, ios, android, windows, macos |
| Country | US · 2006 | US · 2011 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
Service businesses booking clients.
- Built for service businesses
- Payments and packages
- Customizable forms
Look elsewhere if: B2B sales scheduling (Calendly).
Choose Setmore if
Small service businesses with several staff who want low-cost online booking, reminders and payments.
- Free plan for up to 4 staff with unlimited bookings
- Annual Pro price of $5 per user is very low
- Built for staff and service-based businesses
Look elsewhere if: B2B teams scheduling sales meetings (Calendly) or practices needing detailed intake forms and packages (Acuity).
Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore pricing
Acuity Scheduling
- Starter$20/mo$16/mo billed annually; 1 calendar
- Standard$34/mo$27/mo billed annually; up to 6 calendars
- Premium$69/mo$55/mo billed annually; up to 36 calendars, HIPAA BAA
Setmore
- Free$0Up to 4 users, unlimited appointments, 1 email reminder
- Pro$12/user/mo$5/user/mo billed annually; SMS, deposits, video, 2-way sync
- Live Receptionist$99/moAdd-on; human receptionists answer calls, US only
Acuity Scheduling · Key features
- Client self-booking
- Intake forms
- Packages, gift certificates, memberships
- Payments and deposits
- Reminders via email and SMS
- Multi-staff and locations
Cons
- Interface dated
- Team features cost more
- Less suited to sales routing
Setmore · Key features
- Branded booking page with services, staff and prices
- Booking via website widget, Facebook, Instagram and QR code
- Payments and deposits through Stripe, Square or PayPal
- Email and SMS reminders with confirmation messages
- Class and group booking alongside one-to-one appointments
- Video appointments with Zoom or Google Meet links
Cons
- Monthly billing costs more than twice the annual rate
- SMS credits capped and vary by country
- Intake forms and reporting lighter than Acuity
Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Acuity Scheduling or Setmore?
Setmore starts at $12/mo and Acuity Scheduling at $20/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Acuity Scheduling and Setmore have a free plan?
Acuity Scheduling has no free plan, a 7-day free trial. Setmore has a free plan.