Side by side
CogNote vs DuetStudio
Both stand on music lesson scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
CogNote combines studio administration with practice and progress tools, and offers hosted and self-hosted options. Hosted Free has soft caps, while self-hosting requires maintaining the supporting services.
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DuetStudio brings lesson administration and student practice tracking together in a responsive web app. Manual student entry and the lack of a native app are practical constraints to weigh.
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| CogNote | DuetStudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hosted Pro: $5 a month | Pro annual: $120 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cognote.studio | duetstudio.io |
| On music lesson scheduling software | #1 of 24 | #5 of 24 |
CogNote: what it does well
- Recurring weekly lessons and one-tap attendance
- Families can view notes without logging in
- Students can practice without an account
- MIT-licensed with data export anytime
- Hosted Pro costs $5 a month
What to know first
- Hosted Free caps active students at five
- Hosted Free caps practice lessons at five
- Self-hosting requires managing the stack, email, and backups
DuetStudio: what it does well
- Schedules one-off and recurring lessons
- Lesson notes can be private or shared
- Students access a portal through an emailed magic link
- Supports Stripe and listed payment details
- Responsive web app works on phones and tablets
What to know first
- No native mobile app
- Student imports are not yet available
- Organization plan is marked “Coming soon”
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