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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

CourseStorm vs Sawyer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CourseStorm #2 in Class Registration Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CourseStorm
Sawyer #5 in Class Registration Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Sawyer

CourseStorm leads on 0 checks, Sawyer on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCourseStorm · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceSawyer · $71/mo
  • Free trialonly Sawyer
  • Most featuresSawyer · 1 of 4

CourseStorm scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

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

CourseStorm is the better fit for community programs needing registration and roster tools. Sawyer is the better fit for children's activity providers needing family registration.

  • CourseStorm fits best

    Community programs needing registration and roster tools

  • Sawyer fits best

    Children's activity providers needing family registration

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Side by side

Feature CourseStorm 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Sawyer 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #2 in Class Registration Software #5 in Class Registration Software
Best for Community programs needing registration and roster 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 Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CourseStorm 0/4 · 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 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Registration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Class formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Family, group, waitlist, transfer, refund, and roster workflows
  • Mobile attendance, instructor access, and payment-plan support
  • WordPress, calendar, CRM, email, Zapier, and REST API 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
  • No free plan; annual billing starts at $99 per month
  • Advanced forms, attendance, and payment plans require Pro or higher
  • Support is offered by email, tickets, and documentation, not 24/7 channels
  • 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

CourseStorm is a cloud-based registration platform for arts organizations, community education programs, kids programs, and workforce-development providers. It combines class and camp catalogs with embeddable website widgets, custom…

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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. CourseStormClass Registration Software 8.8Paid
  2. SawyerClass Registration Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CourseStorm — where it wins

    • Family, group, waitlist, transfer, refund, and roster workflows
    • Mobile attendance, instructor access, and payment-plan support
    • WordPress, calendar, CRM, email, Zapier, and REST API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; annual billing starts at $99 per month
    • Advanced forms, attendance, and payment plans require Pro or higher
    • Support is offered by email, tickets, and documentation, not 24/7 channels

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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