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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Amilia SmartRec vs Sawyer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Amilia SmartRec #3 in Class Registration Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Amilia
Sawyer #5 in Class Registration Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Sawyer

Amilia SmartRec leads on 0 checks, Sawyer on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
  • Lowest starting priceSawyer · $71/mo
  • Free trialonly Sawyer
  • Most featuresAmilia SmartRec · 2 of 4

Amilia SmartRec scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Sawyer is cheaper to start at $71/mo against $99/mo.

Amilia SmartRec is the better fit for recreation operators needing facility and membership tools. Sawyer is the better fit for children's activity providers needing family registration.

  • Amilia SmartRec fits best

    Recreation operators needing facility and membership tools

  • Sawyer fits best

    Children's activity providers needing family registration

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Side by side

Feature Amilia SmartRec 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Sawyer 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #3 in Class Registration Software #5 in Class Registration Software
Best for Recreation operators needing facility and membership tools Children's activity providers needing family registration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo $71/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amilia SmartRec 2/4 · Sawyer 1/4
Online payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring classes Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Waitlists Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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.
  • Family profiles connect registration with class booking and payments.
  • Recurring schedules, attendance check-in/check-out and instructor assignment.
  • Grow adds waitlists, payment plans and custom customer forms.
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.
  • No free plan; Launch starts at $71/month with annual billing.
  • Waitlists and advanced scheduling require Grow or a higher plan.
  • The platform is web-based, with no other platform listed.
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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Sawyer brings registration, scheduling and family administration together for children's activity businesses, including camps, schools, studios and educational providers. Organizations can publish in-person and online activities, accept…

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  1. Amilia SmartRecClass Registration Software 8.7Paid
  2. SawyerClass Registration Software 8.514-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.

  • Sawyer — where it wins

    • Family profiles connect registration with class booking and payments.
    • Recurring schedules, attendance check-in/check-out and instructor assignment.
    • Grow adds waitlists, payment plans and custom customer forms.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Launch starts at $71/month with annual billing.
    • Waitlists and advanced scheduling require Grow or a higher plan.
    • The platform is web-based, with no other platform listed.
  • Amilia SmartRec8.7/10 · Paid

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

    Visit AmiliaFull verdict →
  • Sawyer8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    Family registration, recurring schedules, attendance and payments, from $71/month billed annually.

    Visit SawyerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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