Setmore is booking software for service businesses, with a free plan for up to 4 users, Pro from $5 per user a month billed yearly and no Setmore cut on payments. SmartCookie is a Setmore alternative built for language teachers: booking, plus packs, attendance, lesson notes and card or Bizum payments.
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SmartCookie is a web app for language teachers and small language academies: booking link, weekly lessons, packs, attendance, lesson notes and card or Bizum payments. €19 a month for one teacher, €91 for a team of 5, excluding VAT. Checked on 21st of October 2026.
| What we compare | SmartCookie | Setmore | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Language teachers and small language academies | Service businesses that book appointments, from salons to tutors | Setmore books any kind of appointment. SmartCookie runs lessons |
| How you pay | Per teacher, monthly or yearly | Free for up to 4 users, then Pro per user | Setmore costs less, and its free plan covers small teams |
| Booking | Students book from your link and see your free times | A Booking Page for 1-on-1 sessions and group classes, also from Google, Instagram and Facebook | Both let students book on their own. Setmore reaches more places |
| Weekly lessons | Set a weekly lesson once and every class is created | Recurring appointments on Pro only, not on the free plan | For students who come every week, Setmore needs Pro |
| Lesson packs | Each class comes off the student's pack on its own | Not listed on its pricing or feature pages | SmartCookie keeps count of prepaid lessons for you |
| Payments | Card and Bizum through Stripe, 0.6% per online payment | Square, Stripe, PayPal or LawPay, online or in person, with no Setmore cut. Bizum not listed | SmartCookie adds Bizum. Setmore takes no cut and adds in-person payments |
| Calendar sync | Your lessons show up in Google Calendar and your busy times are blocked | One way to Google on Free. Both ways with Google and Office 365 on Pro | On Pro, Setmore's sync goes further |
| Good fit for | Teachers who want booking and teaching in one place | Service businesses that mainly need bookings and payments | Pick by what happens after the booking |
SmartCookie's price includes packs, attendance and lesson notes. Setmore costs less if you only need bookings, and its free plan covers up to 4 users.
| Pricing question | SmartCookie | Setmore | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free option | 14-day trial, no card | Free plan for up to 4 users, with unlimited appointments | Setmore's free plan covers bookings, payments and one email reminder. Recurring appointments, two-way sync and SMS need Pro |
| One teacher | €19 a month, or €15.20 a month billed yearly | Free, or Pro at $12 a month ($5 a month billed yearly) | For one teacher, Setmore costs less |
| A team of 5 | €91 a month | $60 a month, or $25 a month billed yearly (Pro) | Setmore costs less. Add the tools you'd still need for packs and lesson notes |
| Payment fees | 0.6% per online payment, plus Stripe's fee | No Setmore fee, your payment provider's fees apply | SmartCookie adds a small fee on online payments. Setmore doesn't |
| Billing | Monthly or yearly, 20% less yearly | Monthly or yearly, with 30 days to ask for a Pro refund | Both reward paying yearly |
Setmore prices are its dollar list prices for Pro, per user, and its pricing page doesn't say whether they include tax. Each staff calendar counts as a user. SmartCookie prices exclude VAT. Checked on 21st of October 2026 on setmore.com/pricing. See SmartCookie pricing.
Setmore is built for any service business. SmartCookie follows the lesson after the booking: packs, attendance, notes and payments.
Setmore remains a strong pick if you mainly need bookings and payments: its free plan covers up to 4 users and it takes no cut on payments.
Use SmartCookie when you teach languages and want booking, packs, attendance, lesson notes and card or Bizum payments in one place. Use Setmore when you mainly need bookings and payments: its free plan covers up to 4 users, Pro costs less per user and it takes no cut on payments.
“When you're a language teacher, you have to do a thousand things at once. So to manage everything, having an assistant really helps. Well, I see SmartCookie as if it were one :) It helps me plan my classes properly, manage notes, and keep track of students in a smooth and easy way!”
Olga Filimonova
Lecturer and PhD student
“Within moments of using SmartCookie, it was obvious that this was built by someone that understands what it means to be a passionate teacher that cares about structure, a detailed overview and precision. SmartCookie completely takes care of my administrative tasks so that I can focus on being a passionate teacher.”Tinika Muller
CEO at FloTutor
“SmartCookie it's an essential app for teachers because it frees up our time by centralizing planning, student tracking, and assessment, reducing administrative tasks and allowing us to focus on what truly matters as educators: teaching.”
Óscar Ortega
Language teacher & Co-founder of didactas.com
“When I met Martina, I knew she had the best interests of teachers in her heart. That's why I was so excited to learn about SmartCookie. I've interviewed her and was able to test it out - it's a lifesaver for independent teachers who want to focus on growing their business and leave busy work behind. Congrats to the Smart Cookie team!”
Andrew Woodbury
Educator & Co-Founder of ImPact Canada
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