Setmore vs SimplyBook.me

Two scheduling tools side by side. Prices are the starting plan a small business would pick, in USD.

Short version

  • SimplyBook.me costs less for a six-person team.
  • Setmore fits retail shop.
CompareSetmoreSetmoreSimplyBook.meSimplyBook.me
In one lineFree online booking for up to 4 staffOnline booking with a free plan and flat team pricing
Starting priceFrom $5/personFree
Six-person team$30/mo$0/mo
PlansFree for up to 4 users (unlimited appointments, email reminders); Pro $5 per user/mo billed yearly, $12 monthly (SMS reminders, 2-way calendar sync, no branding); Live Receptionist $99/moFree (50 bookings/mo, 1 provider); billed yearly: Basic $11.90/mo (100 bookings, 5 providers); Standard $24.90 (500, 15); Premium $49.90 (2,000, 30); monthly $13.90/$29.90/$59.90; 14-day trial
Pricing modelFree tierFree tier
Free trial—14 days
UsersUp to 4 free1 provider on free
Both connect toNo shared connections on record.
Also connects toNone in our catalog40+ listed by the vendorNone in our catalog
Team sizeJust me · 2–10 peopleJust me · 2–10 people
Available inUS · UK · CA · AUUS · UK · CA · AU
Phone supportEvery planNone listed
Live chatEvery planPlans not stated
Support hoursLive chat: 24/7 · Email: 24/7 · Phone: 24/7Live chat: 24 hours on weekdays; on weekends chat messages answered twice a day
Incidents postedWe found no public status page for Setmore.We found no public status page for SimplyBook.me.
Capterra score4.6 / 5 from 960 reviews4.6 / 5 from 1,293 reviews
Trustpilot score4.9 / 5 from 3,274 reviews4.5 / 5 from 804 reviews
Fit: Retail shop5035
Fit: Restaurant or café3025
Fit: Service business8885
Fit: Agency or studio5560
Fit: Trades or contractor6565
Fit: Online store2020
Why people pick it
  • Free for up to 4 staff with unlimited appointments
  • Pro at $5 per user billed yearly
  • Real free plan
  • Flat price covers several staff
Where it falls short
  • Monthly Pro costs $12 per user
  • Free plan sends one email reminder only
  • Booking caps per plan
  • Many features sold as add-ons
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Six-person prices are what a team of six would pay on the published plans; "Not listed" means those plans don't cover six. How we calculate prices

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