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Class Manager vs ThunderTix
Both stand on performing arts 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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ThunderTix combines ticket operations, patron data, marketing, and event check-in across web and mobile platforms. Its trial and support policy are clear, while ticket fees and seating-chart costs should be included in budgeting.
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| Class Manager | ThunderTix | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | classmanager.com | thundertix.com |
| On performing arts software | #1 of 19 | #5 of 19 |
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
ThunderTix: what it does well
- Online and box-office ticket sales
- CRM with patron history and segmentation
- 14-day trial extendable until launch
- Unlimited human support on every plan
- Web, iOS, Android, and API access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Seating charts have a setup fee
- Plans add per-ticket charges
- K12 pricing requires verified eligibility and Stripe
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