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Mariana Tek vs The Studio Director
Both stand on class registration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Mariana Tek combines studio booking, staff tools, branded apps, and optional marketing features. Studios should account for custom pricing, onboarding that typically takes five to eight weeks, and the Biz App’s stated limits.
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
The Studio Director brings class enrollment, billing, scheduling, and event tools together for studios. Its 30-day trial offers a way to evaluate the service, but trial data is purged after expiration if the business does not purchase.
Visit The Studio DirectorThe facts
| Mariana Tek | The Studio Director | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Software + Payments (0-100 students): $39 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 22 |
| Maker | Mariana Tek | The Studio Director |
| Website | marianatek.com | thestudiodirector.com |
| On class registration software | #15 of 24 | #11 of 24 |
Mariana Tek: what it does well
- Clients can book classes and private sessions
- Branded apps are available for iOS and Android
- Staff can manage attendance and waitlists
- Email and SMS automation is included in Core + Growth
- Multi-location support is included
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request
- No free plan or free trial
- Biz App cannot edit schedules
- Biz App payment-method management is unavailable
The Studio Director: what it does well
- Student portal supports online registration and payments.
- Billing includes recurring card and ACH payments.
- Tracks attendance, waitlists, rooms, and instructors.
- Costume tools cover sizing, orders, and charges.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Monthly pricing varies by student count and payment option.
- Trial data is purged 30 days after trial expiration without purchase.
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