Head-to-head · Class Registration Software
Arlo vs Sawyer
Arlo leads on 0 checks, Sawyer on 1, and 3 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 scoreArlo · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceSawyer · $71/mo
- Free trialboth
Arlo scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Sawyer is cheaper to start at $71/mo against $99/mo.
Arlo is the better fit for training providers managing courses and certifications. Sawyer is the better fit for children's activity providers needing family registration.
- Arlo fits best
Training providers managing courses and certifications
- Sawyer fits best
Children's activity providers needing family registration
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Side by side
| Feature | Arlo 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Sawyer 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Class Registration Software | #5 in Class Registration Software |
| Best for | Training providers managing courses and certifications | Children's activity providers needing family registration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $71/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 3,000+ integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Arlo 1/4 · Sawyer 1/4 | ||
| Online payments | Not checked yet | 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 |
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| Our verdict | 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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.
- Arlo8.6/10 · 14-day trial
Arlo brings course registration, session operations, payments, and certification tracking together.
Visit ArloFull 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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