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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Amilia SmartRec vs Arlo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Amilia SmartRec #3 in Class Registration Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Amilia
Arlo #4 in Class Registration Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Arlo

Amilia SmartRec leads on 0 checks, Arlo on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAmilia SmartRec · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly Arlo
  • Most featuresAmilia SmartRec · 2 of 4

Amilia SmartRec scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Amilia SmartRec is the better fit for recreation operators needing facility and membership tools. Arlo is the better fit for training providers managing courses and certifications.

  • Amilia SmartRec fits best

    Recreation operators needing facility and membership tools

  • Arlo fits best

    Training providers managing courses and certifications

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Side by side

Feature Amilia SmartRec 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Arlo 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #3 in Class Registration Software #4 in Class Registration Software
Best for Recreation operators needing facility and membership tools Training providers managing courses and certifications
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo $99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 9 integrations 3,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amilia SmartRec 2/4 · Arlo 1/4
Online payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring classes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlists Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Specs
Registration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Class formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Registers classes, activities and drop-ins with custom forms and payments.
  • Combines household memberships, attendance, waitlists and facility access.
  • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access, plus listed integrations.
  • Manage scheduling, registration, payments, and learner communications together
  • Track attendance, grades, certificates, and renewal activity
  • Professional includes portals, instructor app, waitlists, and 3,000+ integrations
Cons
  • There is no free plan; Standard starts at $99 per month.
  • Standard is capped at 10 facilities, 5,000 active accounts and 1 online store.
  • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based.
  • Simple starts at 118 per administrator license monthly with annual billing
  • Enterprise features such as SAML SSO and automated certificates cost more
  • Its focus on training courses is narrower than general-purpose registration tools
Our verdict

Amilia SmartRec brings online registration and recreation management together for nonprofits, parks and recreation departments, and businesses. Participants can register and pay for classes, activities, drop-ins, memberships and…

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Arlo is a cloud-based training management system for providers running instructor-led, in-person, online, or blended courses. It suits commercial and internal training teams that need to coordinate recurring sessions, learner registration,…

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  1. Amilia SmartRecClass Registration Software 8.7Paid
  2. ArloClass Registration Software 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amilia SmartRec — where it wins

    • Registers classes, activities and drop-ins with custom forms and payments.
    • Combines household memberships, attendance, waitlists and facility access.
    • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access, plus listed integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; Standard starts at $99 per month.
    • Standard is capped at 10 facilities, 5,000 active accounts and 1 online store.
    • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based.

  • Arlo — where it wins

    • Manage scheduling, registration, payments, and learner communications together
    • Track attendance, grades, certificates, and renewal activity
    • Professional includes portals, instructor app, waitlists, and 3,000+ integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Simple starts at 118 per administrator license monthly with annual billing
    • Enterprise features such as SAML SSO and automated certificates cost more
    • Its focus on training courses is narrower than general-purpose registration tools
  • Amilia SmartRec8.7/10 · Paid

    Class registration, memberships, payments and facility tools in one recreation platform.

    Visit AmiliaFull verdict →
  • Arlo8.6/10 · 14-day trial

    Arlo brings course registration, session operations, payments, and certification tracking together.

    Visit ArloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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