How do I leave Setmore?

Step 1: Export your data. Step 2: Set up Nexa. Step 3: Parallel run. Step 4: Cancel Setmore. Most users switch in 1-2 days.

How much does Setmore cost over 3 years?

Setmore at $5/month costs $60/year, or $180 over 3 years at today's price. Nexa is $279 once.

What is the best Setmore alternative?

Nexa replaces Setmore for $279 one-time. It includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. Setmore lacks free plan: 200 bookings/month cap and free plan: no 2-way calendar sync — Nexa includes both. Break even in 56 months. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Escape Setmore

Setmore costs $5/month ($60/year). Nexa is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

Setmore at $5/month costs $180 over 3 years at today's price. Nexa is $279 once — you save $-99 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $279 vs $60-$144/user/year.

The Price Creep Timeline

Setmore currently charges $5/month. At today's price, with no increase assumed, here is what it costs over three years:

Year 1

$60

Year 2

$60

Year 3

$60

3yr Total

$180

Nexa

$279

Every year you stay on Setmore, the gap widens. The break-even point is 56 months. After that, Setmore users keep paying while you keep $60+ per year.

The Real Problems with Setmore

Price is not the only thing to weigh. Known limits of Setmore:

✗Just scheduling - no invoicing, CRM, or business management

✗Free tier limited to 200 appointments

✗SMS reminders require paid plan

✗2-way calendar sync requires paid plan

✗Timezone issues reported by some users

✗Limited customization options

What Setmore Does Not Include

You are paying $5/month and still missing these features. Each one requires yet another subscription:

⚠Free plan: 200 bookings/month cap — not in Setmore, included in Nexa

⚠Free plan: no 2-way calendar sync — not in Setmore, included in Nexa

⚠Free plan: no SMS reminders — not in Setmore, included in Nexa

⚠Limited customization — not in Setmore, included in Nexa

⚠No CRM or invoicing built in — not in Setmore, included in Nexa

What Setmore Does Well (Honest Assessment)

Setmore is not all bad. It genuinely excels at:

Generous free plan (4 users)
Easy to use interface
Payment integrations (Square, PayPal, Stripe)
Strong business app integrations (Salesforce, Zoho, Zendesk)

If you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features, Setmore may still be the right choice. For solo operators and small teams, Nexa does 90% of what Setmore does at a fraction of the cost — once.

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most Setmore users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

Export your data

Go to Settings → Data Export. Download clients, invoices, expenses as CSV.

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your client list and data.

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks to verify everything transferred.

Cancel Setmore

Cancel subscription before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Setmore only when you are confident. Zero risk.

See Your Exact Savings

Escape Setmore — Get Nexa for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 56 months.

FAQ

Is Nexa really a full Setmore replacement?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Setmore may be better for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave Setmore?

Export everything before canceling. Setmore provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Nexa in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel Setmore when you are ready.

What if Nexa does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.