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Class Manager vs Kananas
Both stand on dance studio management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Class Manager brings class scheduling, enrollment, attendance, and billing into one system, with web and mobile access. The Free plan has no monthly subscription, but online payments incur a flat service charge and some advanced work must be done on the web.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Kananas combines membership administration with dance-school scheduling, billing, and event tools. The free version covers up to 50 contacts, while the listed paid starting price is $99 a year.
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| Class Manager | Kananas | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | classmanager.com | kananas.com |
| On dance studio management software | #1 of 30 | #2 of 30 |
Class Manager: what it does well
- Free plan with no monthly subscription
- Self-service class booking and payment portal
- Digital attendance tracking without paper registers
- Recurring billing with overdue-payment reminders
- Room, instructor, and waitlist management
What to know first
- Online payments carry a flat service charge
- Some advanced tasks require the web version
Kananas: what it does well
- Schedules recurring classes and private lessons.
- Tracks student progress and assigns teachers.
- Supports tuition billing and recital ticketing.
- Imports data from spreadsheets and named systems.
- Free plan covers up to 50 contacts.
What to know first
- Paid plans start at $99 a year.
- Refusing the suggested tip leaves transaction fees of 2.4% plus $0.25.
- Unused free accounts may be deleted after six months.
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