Setmore

Updated on Oct 17, 2025

Introduction

For small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in this digital world, leveraging the available tools can help your business run seamlessly. One type of digital tool/software SMEs need to use is scheduling software. Scheduling software is critical for SMEs looking to automate bookings or introduce appointments at a low cost, and this is why Setmore exists.

What is Setmore?

Launched in 2011, Setmore is an online scheduling platform that enables service-based businesses to manage appointments and customers. The platform allows customers to self-book online, sends automated reminders to reduce no-shows, and lets businesses accept payments online or in person.

The platform is suitable for service-based businesses in various industries, including beauty, education, health and wellness, professional services like law and accounting firms, healthcare, trade services and the creative industry.

What Does Setmore Offer?

Setmore offers a range of features for SMEs. These features include online booking page customisation, integration with social media platforms, e-mail reminders, automated confirmations, and comprehensive iOS and Android apps.

Main Features

Custom Booking Page: Customise your booking page and enable online self-booking, display reviews and enable 1-on-1 bookings or group classes.

Online Payments: Setmore lets you take digital, credit and debit card appointments online before the appointment date.

Broad Integrations: Integrate your booking page on your website, social media platforms or through your personal branded app.

Automations: Enable automatic confirmations, email reminders and text reminders for all appointments.

Anytime Access: Setmore enables you to sync your calendar and manage bookings through your desktop app or Android or Apple phone.

Staff Logins: Setmore lets your staff manage their bookings from any location.

Pricing

Setmore has two packages on offer for SMEs. Larger businesses can request a custom quote directly from Setmore.

Start Free Package – $0 per month, per user. Features include:

  • Allows for up to 4 users
  • 200 appointments
  • 24/7 human support
  • Accept online payments
  • Branded booking page
  • Branded mobile app
  • E-mail reminders
  • E-mail confirmations
  • Integrations with apps
  • iOS and Android compatible
  • Team collaboration tools

Get Pro Package – $12 per month, per user or $5 per month, per user on annual billing.  Includes a 30-day free trial. Features include:

  • Unlimited users
  • Unlimited appointments
  • Accept online payments
  • 24/7 human support
  • Branded booking page
  • Branded mobile app
  • SMS and email confirmations
  • E-mail confirmations
  • Recurring appointments
  • 2-way calendar sync
  • Remove Setmore branding
  • Block unwanted customers
  • Google reviews tool
  • iOS and Android apps
  • Custom notifications and reminders
  • Team collaboration tools

If you choose the Get Pro package, 1% of your subscription will be donated to planting trees.

Get a Quote

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Has a free package.

  • Priced package include a 30-day free trial.

  • Comes with a branded mobile app.

Cons

  • Limited appointments for free package.

  • No local pricing.

FAQs

Yes, Setmore has 1-way and 2-way sync options that enable you to sync with Google and Office365.

Yes, simply enable the payment integration feature and opt to accept online booking payments in your app settings.

Yes, Setmore enables you to cancel your subscription at any time.

Funding

SME Funding - Get Pre-Approved

Important – Please Read Before Applying:

  • This funding is strictly for registered businesses with a valid CIPC registration number.
  • Your business must have an active business bank account (applications using personal accounts will not be accepted).
  • Minimum monthly turnover: R50,000 for the past 6 months.
  • This is not personal funding or a grant.

Applications that do not meet these requirements will, unfortunately, not be processed.