Class Manager

Class Manager provides class management software for dance studios and other businesses that run classes. Its tools cover recurring classes, instructor and room scheduling, waitlists, attendance, and member bookings. Businesses can copy classes, arrange seasons, and tailor schedules with images and color codes. Parents and students can use a self-service portal to check schedules, book classes, and pay. Digital attendance tracking replaces paper registers, while recurring billing and automated overdue-payment reminders support payment administration. Listed payment options include Stripe AutoPay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. The service is available on the web and through dedicated iOS and Android apps, with views for owners, staff, and families. Some advanced admin work, including detailed reports and creating classes, requires the web version. Staff permissions let businesses limit which features team members can access, and a Zapier integration is described for events such as bookings, payments, and invoices. The Free plan is free, with no monthly subscription; online payments carry a flat service charge, and tailored pricing is available for high volumes.

Class Manager brings scheduling, enrollment, attendance, and billing into one system for class-based businesses. The free plan has no monthly subscription, but online payments incur a flat service charge and some admin tasks need the web version.

It suits dance studios and other class-based businesses that need to coordinate schedules, enrollment, attendance, and billing. Parents and students can use the booking portal, while owners and staff have tailored app views.

Class Manager combines class operations and family-facing bookings for businesses that run scheduled classes, especially dance studios. It suits owners who want recurring enrollment and payments alongside attendance and billing, and can accept a flat service charge on online payments in place of a monthly subscription.

Overview

Class Manager brings scheduling, enrollment, attendance, and billing into one platform, with a portal where parents and students can check schedules, book classes, and pay. That breadth makes it a practical fit for operators who want families to handle routine bookings themselves while staff manage classes and records.

Its capabilities extend beyond basic scheduling: businesses can manage rooms, instructors, recurring classes, and waitlists. The trade-off is that mobile apps do not cover every administrative task; detailed reporting and class creation require the web version.

The company says dance studios and business owners in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and elsewhere use the software. Browse Dance Studio Management Software or Class Scheduling Software for category options.

Key features

Schedules, bookings, and attendance

Class Manager lets businesses set up seasons, clone classes, and customize schedules with images and color codes. These tools help operators reuse class setups and distinguish offerings; room and instructor management add ways to coordinate the people and spaces involved. Waitlist management is useful when demand exceeds available places.

Parents and students can view schedules and book through a self-service portal. Digital attendance tracking replaces paper registers with an electronic process, supporting a more unified routine from booking through class check-in.

Billing and payment options

Recurring billing and automated overdue-payment reminders help businesses manage repeat charges and follow-up. Supported payment options include Stripe AutoPay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Online payments carry a flat service charge, so the no-subscription model does not mean payment processing is cost-free.

Staff, integrations, and mobile access

Staff roles and permissions let owners control which features each staff member can access, a useful safeguard when responsibilities differ. A Zapier integration offers triggers for customer, student, invoice, order, lead, booking, and payment events, enabling connections to other workflows.

Dedicated iOS and Android apps provide views for owners, staff, and families. They are not a complete substitute for the web version: detailed reports and class creation are among the advanced tasks that require it. The terms describe Class Manager as a data processor and state that it will maintain technical and organizational security measures for personal data. Free training and premium support are among the offered features.

Pricing

Free

The Free plan costs nothing and has no monthly subscription. It includes recurring classes, attendance tracking, waitlist management, room scheduling, instructor management, and a member booking portal, making it a substantial starting point for businesses that want core class operations without a recurring software bill.

The cost to weigh is the flat service charge for online payments. Class Manager also offers tailored pricing for high volumes, so businesses with substantial payment activity should compare that arrangement with their expected transaction needs. No seat or class quota is stated for the Free plan.

Platforms

Class Manager is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Mobile apps serve owners, staff, and families, but administrators who need detailed reporting or to create classes must use the web version.

Who it's for

Class Manager is best suited to dance studios and other class-based businesses that want one system for schedules, bookings, attendance, and recurring billing. Its self-service portal can reduce the work of handling each family booking directly, while staff permissions help owners manage access across a team.

It is less suitable for administrators who need to complete every task from a phone, since some advanced work remains web-only. Businesses evaluating costs should also account for the online-payment service charge rather than treating the free subscription as a zero-cost payment setup.

Pros and cons

• Broad class-management coverage: Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, billing, room and instructor management, and waitlists sit in the same system.
• Family self-service: Parents and students can view schedules, book, and pay without relying on staff to handle each step.
• No monthly subscription on Free: Core operations are available without a recurring software charge, although online payments carry a flat service charge.
• Useful mobile reach, with a web dependency: Dedicated apps cover owners, staff, and families, but class creation and detailed reporting require the web version.

Alternatives

Choose Kananas if a contact-based free tier matters: its Free plan covers up to 50 contacts, while paid plans start at $99 a year for 250 contacts.

Stepsi is another freemium option, with Plus at €30 a year for up to 100 active members and Grow at €60 a year for up to 250.

StudioPartner may suit a small operation seeking a defined free allowance: its Free plan includes 30 students, four membership plans, 90 days of attendance history, current-month reports, and one open gig listing.

OttoDance offers an organization-funded option with custom pricing based on transaction volume and a flat card-processing charge of 2.9% + 29¢.

The Studio Director is another option for studios choosing between software-only and software-plus-payments plans, with pricing based on student count.

DanceBiz may fit businesses that prefer a monthly rolling paid plan: Biz50 is $24.95 a month for up to 50 active customers, and Biz100 is $49.95 a month.

YourFee offers a seven-day free trial for up to 10 active students, including attendance tracking and online fee collection, but without staff seats or WhatsApp reminders.

Akada is a paid alternative at $60 a month, with all features and no tiers or locked features.

Verdict

Class Manager is a strong fit for class-based businesses that want a no-monthly-subscription system spanning family bookings, attendance, and recurring billing. Its main advantage is the range of operations covered in one place; look elsewhere if administrators need full mobile task coverage or if the online-payment service charge outweighs the appeal of a free plan.