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Head-to-head · Class Scheduling Software

Bookamat vs Stepsi

  • 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
Stepsi #27 in Class Scheduling Software 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Stepsi

Bookamat leads on 0 checks, Stepsi 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 #27.

Bookamat is the better fit for small studios wanting a free scheduling suite. Stepsi is the better fit for small class businesses wanting a free starting point.

  • Bookamat fits best

    Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite

  • Stepsi fits best

    Small class businesses wanting a free starting point

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Side by side

Feature Bookamat 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Stepsi 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.3
Ranking #4 in Class Scheduling Software #27 in Class Scheduling Software
Best for Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite Small class businesses wanting a free starting point
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €30/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS PCI DSS
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bookamat 6/6 · Stepsi 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.
  • Free plan includes all application features for up to 25 active members
  • Combines scheduling, waitlists, attendance, instructors, billing, and payments
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with website and shop 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.
  • The Free plan is limited to 25 active members
  • Paid plans use annual billing for their displayed monthly amounts
  • Member caps increase by tier, making plan selection important as studios grow
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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Stepsi brings class scheduling and studio administration into one platform for children’s dance schools, adult recreational studios, competition programs, and professional schools. It supports one-time and recurring classes, multiple…

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  1. BookamatClass Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. StepsiClass 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.

  • Stepsi — where it wins

    • Free plan includes all application features for up to 25 active members
    • Combines scheduling, waitlists, attendance, instructors, billing, and payments
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with website and shop tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 25 active members
    • Paid plans use annual billing for their displayed monthly amounts
    • Member caps increase by tier, making plan selection important as studios grow
  • Bookamat8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

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  • Stepsi7.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad scheduling and studio-management platform with a free plan for up to 25 members.

    Visit StepsiFull verdict →

Bookamat vs Stepsi: questions

Which is better for class scheduling software, Bookamat or Stepsi?

Bookamat scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 8.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #27.

How do Bookamat and Stepsi compare?

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

Do Bookamat and Stepsi have a free plan?

Bookamat: Yes. Stepsi: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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