Comparison

Rexabook vs Setmore

An honest side-by-side of Setmore and Rexabook - features, pricing, where each platform wins, and which one is right for your business.

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The short version

Setmore is a freemium booking platform popular with very small service businesses - solo cleaners, tutors, independent therapists. The free tier covers the basics; paid plans add staff, locations, and integrations. It's a solid free option but lacks the no-show protection and AI features that Rexabook ships as standard.

Where Setmore is strong

  • Genuine free tier - usable for solo traders with one calendar
  • Simple, fast setup with no learning curve
  • Wide integration catalog (Zoom, Google Meet, social channels)

Where Setmore falls short

  • Free tier is single-staff / single-location only
  • No built-in no-show charging on the free tier
  • No AI receptionist or AI service import

Feature comparison

AI Receptionist (email + contact form)

Rexabook

Setmore

Auto-charge no-shows & late cancels

Rexabook

Setmore

Via Stripe add-on

Online booking page on your own subdomain

Rexabook

Setmore

Setmore-branded

Multi-page website builder (AI-drafted pages, drag-and-drop canvas, design themes)

Rexabook

Free on every plan, including Free

Setmore

Marketplace client discovery

Rexabook

Setmore

No commission on bookings

Rexabook

Setmore

Free plan

Rexabook

Whole team included, uncapped seats

Setmore

Free, but single-staff, single-location only

AI service import (photo or URL)

Rexabook

Setmore

Card-on-file at booking

Rexabook

Setmore

Via Stripe add-on

Prepaid session packages

Rexabook

Setmore

SMS confirmations & reminders

Rexabook

Setmore

Not publicly documented

Per-staff payment splitting (chair/booth rental)

Rexabook

Setmore

Mobile / travel-aware booking (Home Base + Travel Areas)

Rexabook

Home Base + Travel Areas + route planning

Setmore

Multi-location support

Rexabook

Setmore

Separate accounts, no shared calendar

Staff seats

Rexabook

Free plan uncapped; Base/Pro: 1 free, then paid per seat

Setmore

Free tier: up to 4 staff; paid tier for more

Staff commission tracking

Rexabook

Setmore

Local SEO tooling (schema, sitemap, site verification)

Rexabook

Setmore

Not publicly documented

Client notes & tags

Rexabook

Setmore

Notes only, no tags

Loyalty stamp cards

Rexabook

Setmore

Peak / weekend pricing rules

Rexabook

Setmore

Who should choose which?

Choose Rexabook if…

Traders who want AI-powered booking automation, no-show protection, and a booking page that replaces their website.

Stick with Setmore if…

Solo traders who only need a free booking page and don't need no-show protection, AI, or staff management.

Frequently asked questions

Is Setmore really free?
The free tier covers a single staff member and a single location with the core booking features. Multi-staff, multi-location, and integrations (Stripe, Zoom) require a paid plan. Rexabook is free at every staff level when you take payment through us - your client covers a small booking fee - or $24/month if you'd rather take payment in person, with team seats as an add-on.
Does Setmore charge no-shows automatically?
Rexabook's Card Protection charges no-shows and late cancellations automatically to the card on file via Stripe - included free in the base.
Can I use Setmore for free with Rexabook features?
Not really - Setmore's free tier is deliberately limited (single staff, single location, no payment integrations). If you need no-show protection, AI, or staff management, you need a paid platform either way.

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