The text-first alternative to Setmore
Setmore is a free / low-cost online booking page. Booxt is a 24/7 AI receptionist that books your clients by text — and runs entirely from your phone.
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of July 2026 and each provider’s general model — check current plans on their site. Booxt isn’t affiliated with Setmore.
Why owners move to Booxt
Replies actually reach you
Setmore’s reminders come from a shared number, so when a client texts back it goes nowhere. With Booxt every reply is a real conversation on your own number.
Books in the text
No booking page to send people to — the AI books them in the chat and remembers them next time.
Answers calls too
Missed-call text-back turns a dropped call into a booking.
In fairness: Setmore is a solid free booking page if you don’t need texting or AI. Booxt is the move when conversations are how your clients reach you.
See it before you switch
Text the live demo — it’ll book you an appointment like a real customer in about 60 seconds. Then set up your own in 5 minutes, by text.