Head-to-head · Music School Software
My Music Staff vs SimplifyThis
My Music Staff leads on 1 check, SimplifyThis on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMy Music Staff · 7.9/10
- Lowest starting priceMy Music Staff · $4.95/user/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresSimplifyThis · 4 of 4
My Music Staff scores higher on our rubric for music school software: 7.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
My Music Staff is cheaper to start at $4.95/mo against $19/mo.
My Music Staff is the better fit for established studios needing broad all-in-one tools. SimplifyThis is the better fit for small studios managing lessons, classes, and payments.
- My Music Staff fits best
Established studios needing broad all-in-one tools
- SimplifyThis fits best
Small studios managing lessons, classes, and payments
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Side by side
| Feature | My Music Staff 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | SimplifyThis 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Music School Software | #8 in Music School Software |
| Best for | Established studios needing broad all-in-one tools | Small studios managing lessons, classes, and payments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4.95/user/mo (best) | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features My Music Staff 2/4 · SimplifyThis 4/4 | ||
| Online lesson booking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Student portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teacher management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Billing features | Not checked yet | All |
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| Our verdict | My Music Staff brings student records, lesson operations and business administration into one cloud service for private music teachers, studios, schools, travelling teachers and retail lesson programs. Its scope is suited to established… Read the review → |
SimplifyThis brings recurring music lessons, group classes, bookings, and payments into one system for independent teachers and small studios. Parents can use a portal to book or reschedule lessons and pay, while teachers manage schedules… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
My Music Staff — where it wins
- Combines recurring lesson scheduling, attendance and detailed lesson notes.
- Automates invoicing, online payments and late fees.
- Adds multi-teacher roles, payroll tracking and business reporting.
Where it doesn't
- The base account is paid at $16.95 per month.
- Each additional teacher or staff member adds $4.95 per user per month.
- Available as a web-based cloud service; no other platform is listed.
SimplifyThis — where it wins
- Parents can book, reschedule, and pay through a self-serve portal.
- Group classes include rosters, capacity limits, waitlists, and attendance.
- Household accounts consolidate invoices for multiple family members.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; paid plans start at $19 per month.
- Multiple staff, classes, packages, and auto-billing require the Team plan.
- A custom-domain website and priority support require the Business plan.
- My Music Staff7.9/10 · 30-day trial
A broad studio toolkit for scheduling, billing, student portals and multi-teacher administration.
Visit My Music StaffFull verdict → - SimplifyThis7.2/10 · 30-day trial
A class-and-lesson management tool with family billing, booking, and payment features.
Visit SimplifyThisFull verdict →
My Music Staff vs SimplifyThis: questions
Which is better for music school software, My Music Staff or SimplifyThis?
My Music Staff scores higher on our rubric for music school software: 7.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
How do My Music Staff and SimplifyThis compare?
Of the 6 checks we put side by side, My Music Staff leads on 1, SimplifyThis on none, and 5 are level. My Music Staff costs less: $4.95/mo vs $19/mo.
Which costs less, My Music Staff or SimplifyThis?
My Music Staff costs less: $4.95/mo vs $19/mo.
Do My Music Staff and SimplifyThis have a free plan?
My Music Staff: No. SimplifyThis: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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