Jackrabbit Cheer vs Amilia SmartRec

JCJackrabbit Cheer8.8Visit Amilia SmartRec7.9Visit

Higher score JC Jackrabbit Cheer #1 in Cheerleading Gym Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Try Jackrabbit Cheer

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Amilia SmartRec #2 in Cheerleading Gym Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Amilia

• Jackrabbit Cheer fits best

  Gyms wanting a mature all-around management system

• Amilia SmartRec fits best

  Organizations prioritizing registration and facility

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Side by side

Feature	JCJackrabbit Cheer 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Amilia SmartRec 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Cheerleading Gym Software	#2 in Cheerleading Gym Software
Best for	Gyms wanting a mature all-around management system	Organizations prioritizing registration and facility
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$49/mo (best)	$99/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	PCI DSS	PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	13 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jackrabbit Cheer 5/6 · Amilia SmartRec 0/6
Class scheduling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Athlete management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Attendance tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Tuition billing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Parent communication	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Competition management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers scheduling, enrollment, attendance, billing and parent access Mobile apps support family enrollment, payments, notifications and messaging Integrates with QuickBooks, payroll, Zapier, CRM and streaming tools	Online registration, custom forms, and recurring payments Facility access, attendance tracking, and participant check-in Waitlists, reports, and API access support operational flexibility
Cons	No free plan; monthly pricing is based on student count Advanced branded app and enterprise analytics require higher tiers Competition roster and travel workflows are not its primary focus	Built for recreation management rather than cheerleading specifically Standard starts at $99 per month, with no free plan Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based
Our verdict	Jackrabbit Cheer is cloud-based management software for all-star cheer gyms, combining class scheduling, online registration, student and family records, attendance, tuition billing, payment processing, parent communication, reporting, and… Read the review →	Amilia SmartRec is an online recreation and member-management platform that can support cheer organizations handling classes, drop-ins, memberships, and facility operations. Its registration, payment, attendance, and access tools make it… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Jackrabbit Cheer — where it wins

  • Covers scheduling, enrollment, attendance, billing and parent access
  • Mobile apps support family enrollment, payments, notifications and messaging
  • Integrates with QuickBooks, payroll, Zapier, CRM and streaming tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly pricing is based on student count
  • Advanced branded app and enterprise analytics require higher tiers
  • Competition roster and travel workflows are not its primary focus

• Amilia SmartRec — where it wins

  • Online registration, custom forms, and recurring payments
  • Facility access, attendance tracking, and participant check-in
  • Waitlists, reports, and API access support operational flexibility

  Where it doesn't

  • Built for recreation management rather than cheerleading specifically
  • Standard starts at $99 per month, with no free plan
  • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based

• JCJackrabbit Cheer8.8/10 · Paid

  A mature, all-around system for scheduling, enrollment, billing and parent engagement.

  Try Jackrabbit CheerFull verdict →
• Amilia SmartRec7.9/10 · Paid

  A broad recreation platform for cheer programs managing registration and facilities.

  Visit AmiliaFull verdict →