Setmore vs TidyCal
Entry paid: Setmore $12 · TidyCal $12. Free forever: Setmore yes · TidyCal yes.
At a glance
| Feature | Setmore | TidyCal |
|---|---|---|
| Entry monthly | $12 | $12 |
| Entry annual /mo | $5 | $8.25 |
| Entry plan | Pro | Pro |
| Seats model | Per user | Not listed |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fees / notes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Processor | Payments integrations vary | Not listed |
| Category | scheduling | scheduling |
All plans
Setmore
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 |
| Pro | $12 | $5 |
TidyCal
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 |
| Individual Lifetime | — | — |
| Agency Lifetime | — | — |
| Pro | $12 | $8.25 |
Gotchas
Setmore
- Free caps at 4 users.
- Annual Pro at $5/user is a steep discount vs $12 monthly — confirm renewals.
- Support add-on can dominate TCO.
TidyCal
- Lifetime ≠ Pro features — compare carefully.
- AppSumo stock/availability varies.
- Calculator treats lifetime as year-1 software cost when selected.
FAQ
How much is Setmore vs TidyCal?
Setmore entry plan starts around $5/mo (best available monthly or annual-equivalent); TidyCal around $8.25/mo. Seat count often dominates — use the calculator on the scheduling hub.
Does Setmore or TidyCal have a free plan?
Setmore: yes — forever-free / $0 incremental available. TidyCal: yes — forever-free / $0 incremental available. Trials: Setmore Not listed days · TidyCal Not listed days.
Do seats or the sticker plan matter more?
For per-user tools (Calendly, Cal.com, SavvyCal, OnceHub, Doodle Team), seats multiply the bill. Flat tools (Acuity, SimplyBook, TidyCal Pro) stay flat until you hit plan limits. We show published seat billing when vendors list it.