A Setmore alternative for UK service businesses
Solo vs Setmore: compare the whole customer journey
Choosing a booking system is also a decision about the admin that follows. Compare the website, customer details and paperwork you need for a real job, then try that journey before you switch.
By VCMP, the maker of Solo · Sources checked
When Setmore is worth considering
If a booking page is your main need and your other admin tools already work well, start by testing Setmore Free. Its published plans include booking, customer records and payment options. See the current Setmore plans.
When to put Solo on your shortlist
You want your business website, bookings, customer records, quotes and invoices together. Solo is worth testing when a booking is only the start of the work you need to manage.
Compare the work, step by step
Use the same service and customer example in both products. The Setmore links below show its own published information; the Solo links explain the workflows described here.
A place for customers to book
- Setmore
- A Booking Page can stand alone or connect to your existing website and social channels. Setmore Booking Page
- Solo by VCMP
- A business website and online booking in one platform, alongside the customer records and paperwork you use to run the service. Explore Solo websites and booking
Customer information
- Setmore
- The plan comparison lists customer profiles, appointment history, notes and contact import/export on Free and Pro. Setmore customer features
- Solo by VCMP
- Keep customer contact details and notes connected to the operational booking process. Try finding the information you need for a returning customer. Explore Solo customer records
A quote or invoice for the work
- Setmore
- Ask Setmore to demonstrate your quote-to-invoice workflow, including any separate tools you would use. A payment receipt alone may not cover your paperwork needs. Review Setmore's listed features
- Solo by VCMP
- Create quotes and invoices, with finance documents able to relate to an appointment. You choose and create the document the work needs. Try Solo's booking-to-invoice workflow
Booking payments
- Setmore
- The pricing page lists payment integrations on both plans and deposits on Pro. Confirm the provider and features available for your business. Setmore payment features
- Solo by VCMP
- Eligible businesses can connect their own Stripe account and request a percentage deposit at booking. Arrange collection of any remaining balance separately. Read Solo's deposit guidance
Compare the total cost for your business
Setmore: Free or a paid plan per user
The published Free plan supports up to four users. Check Pro pricing for your billing cycle, team size and currency on Setmore's pricing page.
Solo: £37 a month including UK VAT
For UK organisations, with £0 per additional staff member and a seven-day free trial. Includes your website, booking, customer records, quotes and invoices. See Solo pricing and start your trial.
Include payment-provider charges and any extra tools you still need when comparing costs. A software subscription is separate from payment processing. If your business is outside the UK, check Solo's supported countries and regional pricing.
Use one real service to make your decision
Book a service you actually offer
Use a test customer and service. Check the public booking page on your phone and the appointment record on the device you use at work.
Find the customer and prepare the paperwork
Add a useful customer note, then prepare the quote or invoice that service needs. Check how the document relates to the appointment and where you would find it later.
Check deposits and the remaining balance
If you take deposits, check eligibility and setup with your own payment provider. Decide how you will collect the balance and record the payment before accepting real bookings.
Plan the changeover
List future appointments, customer details, documents and booking links you need to keep. Confirm what can be transferred and what needs manual setup before replacing your current system.
Solo supports operational quotes and invoices. Keep specialist accounting software for bookkeeping, tax and statutory reporting, and include those tools in your trial checklist.
About this comparison
Written by VCMP, the maker of Solo, using Setmore's published plan comparison and Booking Page guide, checked on 14 September 2026. These are published-feature comparisons, not a hands-on test of Setmore. Check current plan terms and ask each provider to demonstrate anything essential to your business.
See how Solo fits the way you work
Start with your website and booking, then follow the customer through to the quote or invoice you need.
Start your seven-day free trial