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Head-to-head · Class Scheduling Software

Bookamat vs Class Manager

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Bookamat #4 in Class Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Bookamat
Class Manager #26 in Class Scheduling Software 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Class Manager

Bookamat leads on 0 checks, Class Manager on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBookamat · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Bookamat

Bookamat scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 8.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #26.

Bookamat is the better fit for small studios wanting a free scheduling suite. Class Manager is the better fit for organizations wanting a free all-in-one scheduler.

  • Bookamat fits best

    Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite

  • Class Manager fits best

    Organizations wanting a free all-in-one scheduler

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Side by side

Feature Bookamat 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Class Manager 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.3
Ranking #4 in Class Scheduling Software #26 in Class Scheduling Software
Best for Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite Organizations wanting a free all-in-one scheduler
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Bookamat 6/6 · Class Manager 6/6
Recurring classes ✓ ✓
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Waitlist management ✓ ✓
Room scheduling ✓ ✓
Instructor management ✓ ✓
Member booking portal ✓ ✓
Specs
Class capacity limits Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free access includes recurring scheduling, bookings, waitlists, and attendance.
  • Supports rooms, locations, staff accounts, payments, memberships, and class packs.
  • Connects with Stripe, Square, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Zoom, and more.
  • Recurring classes, capacity controls, waitlists, and conflict prevention
  • Attendance, instructor permissions, billing, and self-service booking
  • Web, iOS, Android, plus Stripe, Zapier, Xero, and GoCardless
Cons
  • No open-source deployment option is offered.
  • Team and Growth use pay-as-you-grow pricing.
  • Platform support is limited to web, iOS, and Android.
  • Online payments carry a flat service charge
  • Designed primarily for class-based organizations
  • Listed integrations focus on payments, accounting, and automation
Our verdict

Bookamat is an online booking and scheduling platform for yoga, Pilates, fitness, dance, and other activity-based studios. It is aimed at boutique studios that need more than a class calendar, with recurring class scheduling, member…

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Class Manager is cloud-based scheduling software for dance studios, gymnastics clubs, recreational centers, and other class-based businesses. It brings scheduling, enrollment, attendance, capacity management, waitlists, instructor and room…

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  1. BookamatClass Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Class ManagerClass Scheduling Software 7.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bookamat — where it wins

    • Free access includes recurring scheduling, bookings, waitlists, and attendance.
    • Supports rooms, locations, staff accounts, payments, memberships, and class packs.
    • Connects with Stripe, Square, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Zoom, and more.

    Where it doesn't

    • No open-source deployment option is offered.
    • Team and Growth use pay-as-you-grow pricing.
    • Platform support is limited to web, iOS, and Android.

  • Class Manager — where it wins

    • Recurring classes, capacity controls, waitlists, and conflict prevention
    • Attendance, instructor permissions, billing, and self-service booking
    • Web, iOS, Android, plus Stripe, Zapier, Xero, and GoCardless

    Where it doesn't

    • Online payments carry a flat service charge
    • Designed primarily for class-based organizations
    • Listed integrations focus on payments, accounting, and automation

Bookamat vs Class Manager: questions

Which is better for class scheduling software, Bookamat or Class Manager?

Bookamat scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 8.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #26.

How do Bookamat and Class Manager compare?

All 7 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do Bookamat and Class Manager have a free plan?

Bookamat: Yes. Class Manager: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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