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Head-to-head · Class Scheduling Software

Bookamat vs Jackrabbit Dance

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Bookamat #2 in Class Scheduling Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Bookamat
Jackrabbit Dance #4 in Class Scheduling Software 7.7/10 From $49/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 6 features Try Jackrabbit Dance

Bookamat leads on 7 checks, Jackrabbit Dance on 0, and 0 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 · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly Bookamat
  • Most featuresBookamat · 6 of 6

Bookamat scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Bookamat offers free plan; Jackrabbit Dance doesn't. Bookamat offers recurring classes; Jackrabbit Dance doesn't publish it. Bookamat offers attendance tracking; Jackrabbit Dance doesn't publish it. Bookamat offers waitlist management; Jackrabbit Dance doesn't publish it. Bookamat offers room scheduling; Jackrabbit Dance doesn't publish it.

Bookamat is the better fit for small studios wanting a free scheduling suite. Jackrabbit Dance is the better fit for dance schools needing enrollment and tuition tools.

  • Bookamat fits best

    Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite

  • Jackrabbit Dance fits best

    Dance schools needing enrollment and tuition tools

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Side by side

Feature Bookamat 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Jackrabbit Dance 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.7
Ranking #2 in Class Scheduling Software #4 in Class Scheduling Software
Best for Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite Dance schools needing enrollment and tuition tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $49/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 9 integrations 10 integrations
Features Bookamat 6/6 · Jackrabbit Dance 0/6
Recurring classes ✓ (best) Not published
Attendance tracking ✓ (best) Not published
Waitlist management ✓ (best) Not published
Room scheduling ✓ (best) Not published
Instructor management ✓ (best) Not published
Member booking portal ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Class capacity limits Not published Not published
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.
  • Combines scheduling, registration, attendance, capacity, and waitlists.
  • Automates tuition posting, recurring auto-drafts, and payment processing.
  • Adds recital, costume, parent portal, and instructor substitute tools.
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.
  • There is no free plan.
  • The custom-branded mobile app requires Jackrabbit Plus.
  • Business Intelligence dashboards are included with the Enterprise tier.
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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Jackrabbit Dance is cloud-based studio management software for dance studios and other youth activity programs. It brings class scheduling, dynamic activity calendars, online registration, attendance, instructor availability, substitute…

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  1. BookamatClass Scheduling Software 8.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Jackrabbit DanceClass Scheduling Software 7.7From $49/mo · 30-day trial

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.

  • Jackrabbit Dance — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, registration, attendance, capacity, and waitlists.
    • Automates tuition posting, recurring auto-drafts, and payment processing.
    • Adds recital, costume, parent portal, and instructor substitute tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The custom-branded mobile app requires Jackrabbit Plus.
    • Business Intelligence dashboards are included with the Enterprise tier.
  • Bookamat8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free scheduling suite covering bookings, attendance, payments, and studio operations.

    Visit BookamatFull verdict →
  • Jackrabbit Dance7.7/10 · From $49/mo · 30-day trial

    A broad scheduling and tuition system for dance schools and youth activity programs.

    Try Jackrabbit DanceFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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