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Acuity Scheduling vs Setmore:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Setmore had more branded searches than Acuity Scheduling among scheduling tools in New Zealand. Setmore had about 560 branded searches, while Acuity Scheduling had 490. Setmore made up 12.5% of all scheduling tool searches we track, and Acuity Scheduling accounted for 11%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling tools, Acuity Scheduling and Setmore each appeared in two of the five answers. Acuity Scheduling was mentioned before Setmore in every answer that named either.

Among scheduling tools in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Setmore, about 14% more searches than Acuity Scheduling

Setmore 560 searchesAcuity Scheduling 490 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Acuity Scheduling in 2 of 5Setmore in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Acuity Scheduling, named ahead of Setmore in 2 of 2 answers

Acuity Scheduling first in 2Setmore never first

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Top scheduling tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Acuity Scheduling was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Setmore was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Acuity Scheduling was listed before Setmore in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Calendly1st
  2. Google Calendar appointment schedules2nd
  3. Microsoft Bookings3rd
  4. Acuity Scheduling4th
  5. Cal.com5th
  6. Setmore6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Calendly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Google Calendar appointment schedules4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Bookings3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Setmore2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Acuity Scheduling2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cal.com1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Acuity Scheduling or Setmore more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Acuity Scheduling and Setmore by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six scheduling tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Acuity Scheduling and Setmore among scheduling tools in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Setmore, Acuity Scheduling. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCalendlySetmoreAcuity SchedulingMicrosoft BookingsCal.comGoogle Calendar appointment schedules
Oct 202568.8%10.3%11.4%7.6%1.5%0.38%
Nov 202564.4%11.9%13.2%8.8%1.1%0.66%
Dec 202560.7%14.2%15.4%8.2%1.3%0.31%
Jan 202663.6%12.6%13.1%8.9%0.87%0.87%
Feb 202664.3%12.7%10.7%9%1.3%2%
Mar 202665.2%12.8%8.8%10.8%1.1%1.3%
Apr 202664.3%12.5%10.7%8.6%2.4%1.5%
May 202662.6%14.5%10.7%8.5%2.1%1.5%
Jun 202664.5%12.3%11%8.8%1.8%1.5%
Jul 202665%10.2%10.9%10.7%1.6%1.6%
Aug 202664.7%12.6%8.8%10.8%1.5%1.5%
Sep 202665.1%12.5%11%8.9%1.6%0.89%

How has the Acuity Scheduling and Setmore comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Setmore took it in February 2026, Acuity Scheduling took it in July 2026, Setmore took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acuity Scheduling’s share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 11.4% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 490.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Setmore’s share of searches among scheduling tools in New Zealand moved from 10.3% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 540 to 560.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand scheduling tools in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Acuity Scheduling overtook Microsoft Bookings to rank 3rd among scheduling tools in New Zealand, with 11% of the searches.

How are branded searches counted?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acuity Scheduling’s and Setmore’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Acuity Scheduling

4 branded search terms

  • acuity booking
  • acuity scheduling
  • acuity scheduling calendar
  • scheduler acuity

Setmore

5 branded search terms

  • setmore
  • setmore booking
  • setmore booking system
  • setmore calendar
  • setmore scheduling

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