Sling vs Setmore

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

Short version

  • Sling costs less for a six-person team.
  • Sling fits retail shop, restaurant or café, online store.
  • Setmore fits service business, agency or studio.
  • Sling suits teams past ten people.
CompareSlingToastSetmoreSetmore
In one lineFree shift scheduling for up to 30 staff, from the Toast teamFree online booking for up to 4 staff
Starting priceFree up to 30 usersFrom $5/person
Six-person team$0/mo$30/mo
PlansFree for up to 30 users (scheduling, messaging); per user: Premium $1.70/mo billed yearly, $2 monthly (time tracking, labor costs); Business $3.40 yearly, $4 monthly (kiosk clock, PTO, payroll reports)Free 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/mo
Pricing modelFree tierFree tier
Free trial15 days—
UsersUp to 30 freeUp to 4 free
Both connect toNo shared connections on record.
Also connects toNone in our catalogNone in our catalog40+ listed by the vendor
Team size2–10 people · 11–50 peopleJust me · 2–10 people
Available inUSUS · UK · CA · AU
Phone supportNone listedEvery plan
Live chatNone listedEvery plan
Support hoursNot publishedLive chat: 24/7 · Email: 24/7 · Phone: 24/7
Incidents postedWe found no public status page for Toast.We found no public status page for Setmore.
Capterra score4.6 / 5 from 212 reviews4.6 / 5 from 960 reviews
Trustpilot scoreNot listed4.9 / 5 from 3,274 reviews
Fit: Retail shop8250
Fit: Restaurant or café9230
Fit: Service business6588
Fit: Agency or studio4055
Fit: Trades or contractor6065
Fit: Online store3520
Why people pick it
  • Free scheduling for up to 30 people
  • Paid tiers from $1.70 per user
  • Free for up to 4 staff with unlimited appointments
  • Pro at $5 per user billed yearly
Where it falls short
  • Time tracking starts on Premium
  • No customer appointment booking
  • Monthly Pro costs $12 per user
  • Free plan sends one email reminder only
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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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