OneBookPlus vs Setmore:
scheduling, or the whole business?
Setmore is a genuinely good free appointment scheduler — but it's only scheduling, and it's priced in US dollars. OneBookPlus is the Australian all-in-one: the same online bookings, plus GST invoicing, quotes, jobs, CRM and accounting in one app.
Key takeaways
5- Setmore is dedicated appointment-scheduling software with a genuinely generous free tier: $0/month for up to 4 users and 200 appointments a month (setmore.com/pricing). For pure self-booking, it's hard to beat.
- Setmore's Pro plan is USD $5/user/month billed annually (USD $12/user/month monthly) for unlimited users, SMS reminders, 2-way calendar sync, recurring appointments and video. Team and Enterprise tiers are contact-sales (setmore.com/pricing). Prices are in US dollars, so the AUD cost moves with the exchange rate.
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- OneBookPlus is an all-in-one Australian platform: the same online bookings and calendar, plus GST invoicing, quoting, CRM, job management, marketing, POS and accounting in one subscription — with its own $0 free plan in Australian dollars.
- Setmore wins on: a no-time-limit free plan for up to 4 staff, built-in video appointments on Pro, and a wider set of payment processors — Stripe, Square and PayPal (Square on Free; Stripe + PayPal on Pro, see setmore.com/features/payments/aus). If you only ever need scheduling, that's a great fit.
- OneBookPlus wins on: tying every booking to a GST invoice, a single client record across bookings/quotes/jobs/accounting, and Australian-built GST/ABN/BAS compliance — things a global scheduler isn't built to do.
At a glance
What you get with each platform
OneBookPlus
From $0/mo — everything included
- Online booking page & calendar
- Email + SMS reminders
- GST invoicing & quoting
- CRM & client timeline
- Job management & pipeline
- Accounting & P&L reports
- BAS / ATO GST summaries
- Email marketing & campaigns
- POS & retail management
- Google review requests
- Australian-built & AU-hosted
Setmore
Free $0 (4 users) — scheduling only; Pro from USD $5/user/mo
- Online booking page & calendar
- Email reminders (1 on Free)
- SMS reminders (Pro plan)
- Payments via Stripe, Square + PayPal
- Video appointments (Pro plan)
- Class / group booking
- GST invoicing & quoting
- CRM beyond customer profiles
- Accounting / BAS / GST reports
- Built for Australian tax (USD pricing)
Feature by feature
OneBookPlus vs Setmore — detailed comparison
Setmore covers scheduling well. OneBookPlus covers scheduling and everything that happens after the booking — the quote, the GST invoice, the job and the books.
| Feature | OneBookPlus | Setmore |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking page | ||
| Staff calendars & scheduling | ||
| Email reminders | ||
| SMS remindersSetmore SMS is on the paid Pro plan; Free gets 1 email reminder | ||
| Take payments / deposits at bookingSetmore Free is effectively Square-only; Stripe + PayPal are on the Pro plan | ||
| Recurring appointmentsSetmore recurring appointments are Pro-plan only | ||
| Video appointmentsSetmore Pro includes built-in video; OneBookPlus does not | ||
| GST-compliant invoicing | ||
| Quoting with one-click accept | ||
| CRM & client timelineSetmore has basic customer profiles, not a CRM | ||
| Job management & pipeline | ||
| Accounting & P&L reports | ||
| BAS / ATO GST summaries | ||
| Email marketing & campaignsSetmore offers a Mailchimp integration only | ||
| Google review requests | ||
| POS & retail management | ||
| Australian-built (GST/ABN/BAS-native) | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Price | From $0/mo (AUD) | Free, then USD $5/user/mo |
| All modules included | Scheduling only |
Category by category
Scheduling depth vs platform breadth
Setmore is the lean, focused scheduler with a strong free tier; OneBookPlus is the broader Australian business platform. Here is each dimension — cited against Setmore’s own pages, and honest about where Setmore is the better-shaped tool.
| Category | Feature | OneBookPlus | Setmore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Customer-facing self-booking page | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Staff calendars + 2-way Google/Outlook sync | Yes | Pro plan only [src] |
| Reminders | Email + SMS appointment reminders | Yes | SMS is Pro only; Free = 1 email reminder [src] |
| Payments | Take deposits / payments at booking | Stripe payments | Stripe, Square + PayPal (Square on Free; Stripe + PayPal on Pro) [src] |
| Video | Built-in video appointments | No | Pro plan (video appointments) [src] |
| Classes | Group / class seat booking | Yes | Yes |
| Quoting | Send quotes with one-click accept | Yes | No |
| Invoicing | GST tax invoices + ABN validation | Yes | No |
| Accounting | P&L, expenses, BAS-ready GST reporting | Yes | No |
| CRM | Full contact CRM with client timeline | Yes | Customer profiles only [src] |
| Jobs | Quote → job → invoice pipeline | Yes | No |
| Marketing | Email campaigns + Google review requests | Yes | Mailchimp integration only [src] |
| POS | Point of sale + retail / order management | Yes | No |
| AU fit | Australian-built, GST/ABN/BAS-native | AWS Sydney hosting | Global product; prices in USD [src] |
| Free plan | Genuinely free tier | $0 plan | $0 — 4 users, 200 appts/mo [src] |
| Pricing model | Flat AUD price vs per-user USD | Flat AUD plan | Per-user, billed in USD [src] |
| Starting price (AUD, inc. GST) | From $0/mo | Free / USD $5/user/mo | |
| AUD · Inc. GST · All modules bundled | Free: 4 users, 200 appts/mo · Pro: per-user, USD |
Where Setmore wins
Credit where it’s due
Setmore is a genuinely good appointment scheduler, and its free plan is one of the most generous in the category — $0/month, for up to 4 staff and 200 appointments a month, with no time limit. That alone makes it a smart first pick for a solo practitioner or a small team that just needs customers to self-book a time. Its Pro plan adds built-in video appointments (handy for telehealth and remote consults, which OneBookPlus doesn’t offer natively), recurring appointments, SMS reminders and 2-way calendar sync, and it takes payments through Stripe, Square and PayPal (Square on the Free plan; Stripe and PayPal on Pro — see setmore.com/features/payments/aus). For telehealth providers it also offers a HIPAA BAA via Setmore Health, a dedicated Pro-level account type. If your business is purely appointment-based, doesn’t send invoices, and you want free multi-staff scheduling with video, Setmore is a focused, credible choice and the switch isn’t urgent.
Where OneBookPlus wins
Three differences that compound
The booking turns into a GST invoice, in the same app. Setmore’s features stop at the calendar: you can take a payment at booking via Stripe, Square or PayPal, but there’s no tax invoice, no GST tracking and nothing that feeds a BAS. OneBookPlus carries the same appointment through to a 10% GST tax invoice, a quote, a job and a P&L line — so the booking and the books are one record, not two systems glued together.
One customer record, not just a profile. Setmore keeps basic customer profiles tied to bookings. OneBookPlus carries a single client record from the first online booking through the quote, the invoice, the payment and the review request — a real CRM with a full timeline, so when a client calls you see their whole history in seconds rather than a list of past appointments.
Australian-built, in Australian dollars. Setmore is a global product priced in US dollars (see setmore.com/pricing), so your AUD cost moves with the exchange rate and there’s no GST, ABN or BAS tooling. OneBookPlus is built in Australia and hosted in AWS Sydney, with GST calculation, ABN validation via the Australian Business Register and BAS-ready summaries built in from day one.
Why switch
Why Australian businesses outgrow Setmore
The booking is only step one
A self-booked appointment is great — but then you still have to quote, invoice with GST, chase payment and reconcile it. Setmore stops at the calendar. OneBookPlus carries the same booking all the way to a paid, BAS-ready invoice without leaving the app.
One subscription, not a stack
With Setmore you bolt on a separate invoicing tool, a CRM, an email-marketing app and accounting software — each with its own bill and login. OneBookPlus bundles bookings, invoicing, CRM, marketing, POS and accounting in one plan, from $0/month.
Priced and built for Australia
Setmore is a global product priced in US dollars, with no GST, ABN or BAS tooling. OneBookPlus is built in Australia, charged in Australian dollars, and handles 10% GST, ABN validation and ATO-ready BAS summaries natively.
Free, then it keeps growing with you
Setmore's free plan is excellent for pure scheduling. OneBookPlus also starts free, but the same free account already includes invoicing, a CRM and accounting — so you don't have to re-platform the day you send your first invoice.
FAQ
OneBookPlus vs Setmore — your questions answered
Is OneBookPlus a replacement for Setmore?
It can be, but they aren't the same kind of product. Setmore is dedicated appointment-scheduling software, and it does that one job well — including a genuinely generous free tier for up to 4 staff and 200 appointments a month (see setmore.com/pricing). OneBookPlus is an all-in-one Australian business platform: the same online booking page and calendar Setmore gives you, plus GST invoicing, quoting, job management, CRM, marketing, POS and accounting in one subscription. If all you need is a self-booking calendar, Setmore's free plan is hard to beat. If you also send invoices, chase payments and track GST, OneBookPlus replaces Setmore and the four or five other tools you'd otherwise bolt on.
How much does Setmore cost compared to OneBookPlus in 2026?
Setmore's Free plan is $0/month for up to 4 users and 200 appointments a month. Its Pro plan is USD $5/user/month billed annually (or USD $12/user/month billed monthly) for unlimited users and appointments, with SMS reminders, 2-way calendar sync, recurring appointments and video; Team and Enterprise tiers are contact-sales (see setmore.com/pricing). Note Setmore prices in US dollars, so an Australian customer's AUD cost moves with the exchange rate. OneBookPlus has its own $0 free plan and flat Australian-dollar paid plans — and those plans include invoicing, CRM, accounting and marketing, not just scheduling. So Setmore can be cheaper if you only need bookings, but OneBookPlus replaces several paid tools at once.
Does Setmore do invoicing, GST or accounting?
No. Setmore is scheduling software — its own features pages show no invoicing, quoting, accounting/bookkeeping or GST/tax calculation, and no CRM beyond basic customer profiles (see setmore.com/features). You can take a payment at the time of booking via Stripe, Square or PayPal, but there's no tax invoice, no GST tracking, and nothing that feeds a BAS. OneBookPlus calculates 10% GST on every invoice and quote, validates ABNs via the Australian Business Register, tracks GST collected and paid, and generates ATO-ready BAS summaries — so the booking, the invoice and the tax line are the same record.
Is Setmore Australian, and does it handle GST and ABN?
Setmore is a global product offered in multiple languages, not an Australia-specific one, and it prices in US dollars (see setmore.com/pricing). Its scheduling works fine for Australian businesses, but there's no GST calculation, ABN validation or BAS reporting because it isn't an accounting or invoicing tool. OneBookPlus is built in Australia and AU-hosted in AWS Sydney, with GST, ABN validation and BAS summaries built in from day one — so your bookings and your tax compliance live in the same place.
What does Setmore do that OneBookPlus doesn't?
Two things stand out. First, Setmore's Pro plan includes built-in video appointments, which OneBookPlus doesn't currently offer natively — useful if you run telehealth or remote consults. Second, Setmore's free plan covers up to 4 users with no time limit, and it supports a wider set of payment processors — Stripe, Square and PayPal (Square on the Free plan, Stripe and PayPal on Pro) where OneBookPlus uses Stripe. If your business is purely appointment-based, doesn't invoice, and you specifically want free multi-staff scheduling with video, Setmore is a strong, focused choice.
What's the best Setmore alternative in Australia in 2026?
For Australian businesses that want more than a booking calendar, OneBookPlus is the strongest Setmore alternative. It keeps everything you'd use Setmore for — an online booking page, staff calendars, reminders and payments — and adds GST invoicing, quoting, a real CRM, job management, email marketing, review requests, POS and accounting, all built for Australian tax compliance and starting from a $0 free plan. If you only ever need scheduling, Setmore's free tier is excellent; if your bookings turn into invoices, OneBookPlus is built for the whole journey.
Can I move my Setmore bookings and customers to OneBookPlus?
Yes. Export your customer list from Setmore as a CSV and import it into OneBookPlus during onboarding — names, emails and phone numbers map across into proper CRM records, each ready for bookings, quotes and invoices. Set up your services and staff calendar, publish your OneBookPlus booking page, and point your existing booking links at it. You keep your Setmore account running until you've cut over, and you can export your OneBookPlus data at any time, so you're never locked in.
Migration guide
How to switch from Setmore to OneBookPlus
Export your customers from Setmore
Export your customer list as a CSV from Setmore and import it straight into OneBookPlus. Names, emails and phone numbers map across into proper CRM records — not just a list of past appointments — each ready for bookings, quotes and GST invoices.
Rebuild your services, staff and booking page
Add your services, durations, prices and staff calendars, then publish your OneBookPlus booking page. Set your ABN and 10% GST defaults so every booking can flow straight into a BAS-ready tax invoice — the step Setmore never covered.
Point your links at OneBookPlus and cut over
Swap the booking link on your website, Google profile and social bios to your OneBookPlus page, then take new bookings there. Keep Setmore active until the changeover is done. You can export your OneBookPlus data at any time, so you’re never locked in.
Keep the free bookings.
Add the invoice, the CRM and the books.
Everything Setmore does, plus GST invoicing, quotes, jobs, CRM and accounting — in one Australian app, from $0/month.
No credit card · Free plan available · Cancel anytime
About this comparison
How we compared OneBookPlus to Setmore
Feature claims about OneBookPlus reflect what is shipping today on onebookplus.com.au. Setmore pricing and feature claims were last verified against Setmore’s public Australian product pages on the date below; vendor pricing changes frequently, so check the Setmore website for your specific situation before making a decision.
Disclosure: OneBookPlus publishes this comparison and stands to benefit if you switch. We aim to compare like-for-like on capability and Australian tax compliance — if you spot something out of date, email hello@onebookplus.com.au and we’ll review it.
About the author
Bishal Shrestha
Founder & CEO, OneBookPlus
Bishal has over a decade of experience in digital marketing, web development, and small business consulting across Australia. Bishal regularly assists Australian small to medium businesses with software stack consolidation — including the trade-offs of moving from Setmore to an integrated platform. The comparison above is informed by direct migration experience, not a single read of the Setmore marketing site.
Last reviewed and updated: June 2026 by Bishal Shrestha