Setmore vs TidyCal
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software. Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Setmore ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for Service businesses booking client appointments. The most generous and functional free plan available.
At a glance
| Setmore | TidyCal | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software | #11 / The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 7 |
| Best for | Best free plan for service businesses | Best lifetime deal (LTD) option |
| Pricing | $ to $$ ($5 to $25/user/mo) | $ (One-time purchase) |
| HQ | Portland, USA | Austin, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2021 |
Setmore
The most generous and functional free plan available.
www.setmore.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software
TidyCal
A simple scheduler with a compelling lifetime deal pricing model.
tidycal.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Appointment Scheduling Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.