Alternative Guide

Looking for a Setmore Alternative?

Setmore's free plan covers a lot. A growing beauty business may also want an AI receptionist, a marketplace and Arabic.

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The Daisy is an alternative to Setmore built for GCC beauty businesses: a 24/7 AI receptionist on WhatsApp, Instagram and the booking site, cashback-driven customer acquisition, and Arabic and English treated as equals with full RTL.

Why People Look for Setmore Alternatives

General scheduling software rather than a platform built for beauty
No AI receptionist or chatbot listed on Setmore's published pages as of October 2026; its call answering service uses human receptionists, in the US only
No inventory tracking or consumer marketplace listed on its published pages
No Arabic interface or GCC pricing published
Pro is priced per user: $12/user/mo, or $5/user/mo billed annually

How Daisy Compares to Setmore

How Do Daisy and Setmore Compare on Features?

10 categories rated from Basic to Best-in-Class

Ratings are Daisy’s own assessment, not an independent benchmark

Daisy vs Setmore Feature Comparison 2026
CategoryDaisySetmore
Online Booking
Best-in-Class
Good
POS & Payments
Best-in-Class
Good
Client Management
Best-in-Class
Good
Staff Management
Basic
Good
Marketing & Promotion
Best-in-Class
Basic
Inventory Management
Good
Not published
Reporting & Analytics
Best-in-Class
Basic
AI Capabilities
Good
Basic
Branding & White-Label
Best-in-Class
Good
Marketplace & Discovery
Basic
Basic
Not published
Basic
Good
Best-in-Class

Why Switch to Daisy?

An AI receptionist covering bookings, payments and customer service 24/7
A complete beauty platform with booking, POS, CRM and AI in one place
Cashback and an optional marketplace, sending new clients your way
Arabic and English support built for GCC markets
Plans that include 5, 10 or 15 team members
White-label control, so the salon identity stays yours

Other Setmore Alternatives

Fresha

Founded 2015 - London, UK

4.8

Global beauty and wellness marketplace and business management platform, with 100K+ partner venues and 450M+ appointments booked. It launched as Shedul in 2015 and took the Fresha name in 2020.

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

From AED 149.95/mo (UAE Independent plan)

Visit Fresha

Vagaro

Founded 2009 - Pleasanton, CA, USA

4.4

All-in-one software for salons, spas and fitness businesses in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Vagaro says more than 100,000 businesses rely on it, and it acquired Schedulicity in January 2025.

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$23.99/mo for 1 calendar (US offer; $30/mo regular)

Visit Vagaro

Booksy

Founded 2014 - Warsaw, Poland (US HQ: Chicago)

4.6

Mobile-first booking and business app for beauty and wellness professionals, with a consumer marketplace. Booksy says more than 330,000 professionals use it, and its help centre lists 16 countries. Founded in Poland in 2014, it merged with Versum in December 2020.

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$29.99/mo + $20/mo per extra user (US)

Visit Booksy

GlossGenius

Founded 2016 - New York, NY, USA

4.5

US booking, payments and business software for beauty, wellness and medspa businesses. Since July 2026 it is a product of Genius AI, the new name of the company behind it. Its AI agents answer calls and texts, analyse sales and write marketing campaigns.

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$28/mo ($24/mo billed annually)

Visit GlossGenius

What Makes Daisy Different

Six things Daisy is built around

AI receptionist

Handles bookings, payments, and customer service in Arabic and English around the clock.

Customer acquisition engine

Cashback rewards and AI marketing, plus an optional marketplace in selected countries, working together to fill your calendar.

Branded booking page

A booking page with your logo, name and colours, hosted by Daisy. You can redirect your own domain to it.

Network effects

More businesses on the platform means smarter AI recommendations for everyone.

All-in-one

Booking, payments, CRM, marketing, analytics, inventory, marketplace, and AI in one platform.

Multilingual

Native Arabic and English with full RTL support, built for the GCC market and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Setmore compare to Daisy?
Setmore is general scheduling software with a free plan for up to 4 users that already covers online booking, in-person payments, customer profiles and 24/7 human support. Daisy is built for beauty businesses, with an AI receptionist on WhatsApp, Instagram and the booking site, cashback, an optional consumer marketplace, and Arabic and English as equals.
Is Setmore really free, and what do the paid plans cost?
Setmore's Free plan costs $0 for up to 4 users. Pro costs $12 per user per month, or $5 per user per month billed annually, and adds unlimited users, SMS reminders with 500 credits per user each month, recurring appointments and the option to remove Setmore branding. Its human Live Receptionist service is a separate $99/mo plan, available in the US only.
Can I migrate my client data from Setmore to Daisy?
Yes. Daisy moves client contact details, appointment history and service preferences across from Setmore, with the onboarding team making sure nothing goes missing.
Does Setmore support Arabic or work in the Middle East?
Setmore publishes its site in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, with no Arabic interface and no GCC pricing as of October 2026. Daisy runs natively in Arabic and English and is live in all six GCC countries.
Does Setmore have any AI features?
No AI receptionist or chatbot is listed on Setmore's published pages as of October 2026. Setmore documents a Zapier connection to Google AI Studio that uses Gemini to draft booking summaries and follow-ups, and it sells a Live Receptionist service staffed by people, in the US only. Daisy's AI receptionist works 24/7 on WhatsApp, Instagram and the booking site, taking bookings, answering client questions and processing payments.
When should I upgrade from Setmore to a platform like Daisy?
When you want software built around a beauty business: inventory, marketing with cashback, an AI receptionist that handles WhatsApp and Instagram after hours, or an optional marketplace that brings new clients in. Setmore already covers booking, payments and customer profiles, so the move is about growth more than day-to-day operations.
How does Setmore's mobile app compare to Daisy?
Setmore has iOS and Android apps for managing appointments, and clients can add your booking page to their home screen like an app. Daisy's app covers the AI receptionist, optional marketplace listing, cashback tracking, live analytics, and Arabic and English throughout.
Can Setmore help me grow my client base?
Setmore lets clients book through Reserve with Google, Facebook and Instagram buttons and your website, and its Pro plan sends Google review requests. A consumer marketplace and cashback aren't listed on its published pages as of October 2026. Daisy includes a cashback program and AI-powered marketing to bring new customers in, plus an optional consumer marketplace in selected countries.
What customer support does Setmore provide compared to Daisy?
Setmore offers 24/7 human support by chat, email and phone on every plan, with priority support and instant video support on Pro. Daisy provides beauty industry support, Arabic-speaking representatives, dedicated onboarding and local GCC teams.

Common Questions About Switching

Honest answers to the concerns we hear most

Is it hard to switch?

Switching from Setmore to Daisy is straightforward. Our dedicated onboarding team handles the entire migration, importing your client database, appointment history, and settings. Most businesses are switched inside a week without going offline.

What about my existing data?

Your data is safe. We support data imports from all major platforms including Setmore. Client records, appointment history, product inventory, and staff schedules transfer seamlessly. We also help clean and organize your data during migration.

Is Daisy proven?

Daisy is built by a team with deep experience in the beauty and wellness industry across the GCC region. Our AI receptionist technology has been tested with pilot partners, and we offer a 14-day free trial so you can see the results before committing.

Ready to switch from Setmore?

Daisy is built for salons that want growth tools, not just a calendar.

Outgrowing general scheduling
Need beauty-specific features
Want an AI receptionist
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About this page

This page was last updated on 10 October 2026. Information about other companies comes from their own published materials at the time of writing. Prices and features change, so check each company's website for the latest details. Comparisons and ratings on this page are based on The Daisy's internal evaluation criteria.

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