Patch vs Setmore
Trade-specific booking with deposits and Scan to Pay, not just a scheduler.
Setmore is a capable, general-purpose appointment scheduler with a free tier. Patch is built specifically for tradespeople, with deposits, Scan to Pay and trade presets out of the box, and it is priced and supported in the UK.
Free for 14 days, no card needed to start.
Choose Patch if you want trade-specific booking with deposits and payments built in, not a general scheduler you configure yourself.
Setmore fits if you want a free, general appointment scheduler and do not need trade-specific features.
 Patch
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Setmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | UK trades | General appointments |
| Trade presets (job fields) | Out of the box | Build your own |
| Deposits at booking | Yes, per service | Payments via integrations |
| Scan to Pay (QR on the day) | Yes | Not a focus |
| Text and email reminders | Both included | Yes (limits on the free plan) |
| Branded booking page | Logo and brand colours | Yes |
| Pricing | One plan in £ | Free plus per-user tiers in $ |
| Locale | UK | Global |
Comparison reflects our understanding of publicly available information at the time of writing. Other products change often, so please check Setmore's current website for the latest.
Pricing at a glance
Patch
£24.99/month
Everything included. No tiers, no per-user pricing.
- 14-day free trial, no card to start
- Every feature in the one plan
- Just 3.5% on card payments you take
- Cancel any time
Pricing model
Free plan for a few users, then paid tiers charged per user.
Pricing and plans change, so check Setmore's current website for exact figures.
Why tradespeople choose Patch
Built for trades, not everything
The right questions and fields for real trade jobs are there from the start, instead of a blank general scheduler.
Deposits and Scan to Pay
Take a deposit at booking and the balance by card on the day, built in rather than bolted on.
Ready in an afternoon
Trade presets mean you can list your services and take bookings the same day.
One UK price
A single monthly price in pounds with everything included, no per-user maths.
Patch vs Setmore: common questions
Is Patch a good Setmore alternative for tradespeople? +
Yes. Patch is trade-specific, with deposits, Scan to Pay and the right job fields built in, and it is priced and supported in the UK.
Does Patch have a free plan? +
Patch has a 14-day free trial rather than a permanent free tier, then one simple monthly price with every feature included.
Can Patch take deposits? +
Yes. Deposits and card payments are built in through Stripe and settle to your own bank.
Other comparisons
Built for your trade
Try Patch free for 14 days
Every feature is included in the one plan, £24.99 a month after your trial. No card needed to start.
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