Compare Calendly Free, Setmore Free and Zoho Bookings Premium for consultations, lessons and service appointments. Check reminders, calendar sync, team access and payment requirements.
3 researched plans · Source checked 2026-10-09 · Free and paid tiers are labelled; local prices and payment fees need checking.
Make this shortlist yoursChoose your country and needs. No sign-up.Refine details (optional)Singapore＋
Your shortlist: Customer booking page · Automatic email reminders. Local suitability still needs checking.
Service appointment calendars · recorded Free plan
Setmore · Free
Why consider it: A branded booking page for up to four users, with email reminders and payment integrations.
Main limitation: Free excludes two-way calendar sync, SMS reminders and partial deposits. The page lists one email reminder. Test calendar conflicts; payment-provider fees and country eligibility remain separate.
Availability not verified · Singapore. Check local terms in Details & sources.
Cost model: Free subscription for up to four users; processing fees separate
2 confirmed · 1 to verify · 0 not supported · Capabilities of the named plan, not every vendor tier.
Details & sources
Market suitability · SingaporeAvailability not verified
Local checks still required
Why this result?
Limited or unlisted markets follow other options. Within groups: fewer unsupported needs, fewer unknowns, then more confirmed capabilities and stronger country evidence. Named-product searches show requested products first. No paid placement.
Availability not verified
Country-specific sign-up, app-store access, local language support and billing are not verified. A translated website is not evidence of availability.
Local total cost · SGD
Compare the final quote in the currency below, including applicable taxes, withholding, exchange and settlement fees. Displayed USD prices are reference prices; a budget match is provisional.
Tax & invoicing
Confirm the rules and rollout phase for your turnover, tax registration and business type. Ask the provider to demonstrate the required local invoice submission and reporting. A generic invoice feature is not proof of compliance.
Check lawful use of customer data, marketing permissions and opt-outs, retention and cross-border transfers. Request the provider’s data-processing terms and hosting locations. Customer countries can add obligations.
These are checks to complete, not a legal or tax clearance. Product compliance remains unverified until the exact edition and your circumstances are confirmed.
THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE YOUR CHOICE
Setmore · Free
Customer booking page
Published capability — verify your plan
Automatic email reminders
Published capability — verify your plan
Published country access (approval required)
Not verified — ask the provider
Worth knowing
Free excludes two-way calendar sync, SMS reminders and partial deposits. The page lists one email reminder. Test calendar conflicts; payment-provider fees and country eligibility remain separate.
The listed Stripe, PayPal and Square connections do not prove merchant approval in your country. Local support, settlement and app-store access need confirmation.
Why consider it: A paid scheduling tier with staff calendars, reminders, payment integrations and six calendar connections per user.
Main limitation: Premium is paid per user; request your local monthly and annual totals. Resource bookings can require add-ons. Payment and messaging providers may charge separately. Integration setup still needs testing.
Availability not verified · Singapore. Check local terms in Details & sources.
Cost model: Paid per user; local price, billing commitment and extras to verify
2 confirmed · 1 to verify · 0 not supported · Capabilities of the named plan, not every vendor tier.
Details & sources
Market suitability · SingaporeAvailability not verified
Local checks still required
Why this result?
Limited or unlisted markets follow other options. Within groups: fewer unsupported needs, fewer unknowns, then more confirmed capabilities and stronger country evidence. Named-product searches show requested products first. No paid placement.
Availability not verified
Country-specific sign-up, app-store access, local language support and billing are not verified. A translated website is not evidence of availability.
Local total cost · SGD
Compare the final quote in the currency below, including applicable taxes, withholding, exchange and settlement fees. Displayed USD prices are reference prices; a budget match is provisional.
Tax & invoicing
Confirm the rules and rollout phase for your turnover, tax registration and business type. Ask the provider to demonstrate the required local invoice submission and reporting. A generic invoice feature is not proof of compliance.
Check lawful use of customer data, marketing permissions and opt-outs, retention and cross-border transfers. Request the provider’s data-processing terms and hosting locations. Customer countries can add obligations.
These are checks to complete, not a legal or tax clearance. Product compliance remains unverified until the exact edition and your circumstances are confirmed.
THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE YOUR CHOICE
Zoho Bookings · Premium
Customer booking page
Published capability — verify your plan
Automatic email reminders
Published capability — verify your plan
Published country access (approval required)
Not verified — ask the provider
Worth knowing
Premium is paid per user; request your local monthly and annual totals. Resource bookings can require add-ons. Payment and messaging providers may charge separately. Integration setup still needs testing.
A Premium feature is not local merchant eligibility, tax compliance or verified language support. Confirm your country, gateway, settlement currency and customer-facing language before purchase.
Why consider it: Does not meet: Automatic email reminders
Main limitation: Automatic reminders and collecting payment require a paid plan in the current table. This comparison covers Free only; do not assume team or paid-tier features are included.
Availability not verified · Singapore. Check local terms in Details & sources.
Cost model: Free subscription; upgrades separate
1 confirmed · 1 to verify · 1 not supported · Capabilities of the named plan, not every vendor tier.
Details & sources
Market suitability · SingaporeAvailability not verified
Local checks still required
Why this result?
Limited or unlisted markets follow other options. Within groups: fewer unsupported needs, fewer unknowns, then more confirmed capabilities and stronger country evidence. Named-product searches show requested products first. No paid placement.
Availability not verified
Country-specific sign-up, app-store access, local language support and billing are not verified. A translated website is not evidence of availability.
Local total cost · SGD
Compare the final quote in the currency below, including applicable taxes, withholding, exchange and settlement fees. Displayed USD prices are reference prices; a budget match is provisional.
Tax & invoicing
Confirm the rules and rollout phase for your turnover, tax registration and business type. Ask the provider to demonstrate the required local invoice submission and reporting. A generic invoice feature is not proof of compliance.
Check lawful use of customer data, marketing permissions and opt-outs, retention and cross-border transfers. Request the provider’s data-processing terms and hosting locations. Customer countries can add obligations.
These are checks to complete, not a legal or tax clearance. Product compliance remains unverified until the exact edition and your circumstances are confirmed.
THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE YOUR CHOICE
Calendly · Free
Customer booking page
Published capability — verify your plan
Automatic email reminders
Not supported in this listed edition
Published country access (approval required)
Not verified — ask the provider
Worth knowing
Automatic reminders and collecting payment require a paid plan in the current table. This comparison covers Free only; do not assume team or paid-tier features are included.
Country sign-up, local language support, app-store access and data residency are unverified. A translated comparison does not establish them.
A useful shortlist is a next step—not a commitment to buy.
Now Comms Asia · Evidence & editorial responsibility
Researched from provider documents. No paid rankings. Operated by Now Comms Asia.
These are documented capabilities, not hands-on test scores. Local approval and exact plan terms can still change the choice. Editorial fit statements are our interpretation of the sources.
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Buying guide & related comparisons
How to choose appointment booking & scheduling
Start with one real appointment: a consultation, lesson or service slot. Test booking, reminders, a calendar conflict, cancellation and rescheduling on a customer’s phone before moving your business over.
These are three specific plans, not everything each vendor sells. A failed feature can mean an upgrade is needed. Check staff limits, calendar connections, reminder channels, renewal terms and data export before committing.
A payment integration is not approval to receive money in your country. Confirm the gateway accepts your legal entity, bank and settlement currency. Check processing fees, refund handling and any local invoicing requirements separately.
Test the languages your customers use and delivery to local phone numbers. Email reminders do not imply SMS or WhatsApp is included. Confirm privacy, consent, data location and support; country-specific access is not yet verified for these plans.
Which booking software is free?
The recorded Calendly Free and Setmore Free plans have no subscription charge. They have different limits: Calendly Free lists one event type and one connected calendar; Setmore Free lists up to four users but excludes two-way calendar sync and partial deposits. Payment processing can still cost money.
Can I accept local payments or deposits in Southeast Asia?
Only if the selected plan and connected payment provider support your business. Zoho Bookings Premium lists payment integrations and the vendor documents deposits, but merchant eligibility, currency, fees and settlement still need checking. We do not infer local payment approval from a booking feature.
Will a free booking page connect to my existing calendar?
Check the exact connection. Calendly Free lists one connected calendar. Setmore Free excludes two-way sync. Zoho Bookings Premium lists six calendar connections per user. Test a busy slot in your current calendar before relying on it to prevent double booking.
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