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Head-to-head · Music School Software

Octavia vs Duet Partner

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Octavia #2 in Music School Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Octavia
Duet Partner #5 in Music School Software 7.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Duet Partner

Octavia leads on 1 check, Duet Partner on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOctavia · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly Octavia
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresOctavia · 4 of 4

Octavia scores higher on our rubric for music school software: 7.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Octavia offers free plan; Duet Partner doesn't.

Octavia is the better fit for music teachers who want practice-focused management. Duet Partner is the better fit for solo teachers wanting affordable automation.

  • Octavia fits best

    Music teachers who want practice-focused management

  • Duet Partner fits best

    Solo teachers wanting affordable automation

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Side by side

Feature Octavia 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Duet Partner 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.5
Ranking #2 in Music School Software #5 in Music School Software
Best for Music teachers who want practice-focused management Solo teachers wanting affordable automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $15/mo $99/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 2 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Octavia 4/4 · Duet Partner 2/4
Online lesson booking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Student portal ✓ ✓
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Teacher management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Billing features Recurring Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Lesson notes can include audio, links, tasks and embedded practice tools.
  • Free Forever includes lesson records, attendance, scheduling and basic invoicing.
  • Studio plans add shared records, room booking, multiple locations and Xero export.
  • Combines recurring lesson schedules, make-up credits and attendance tracking.
  • Includes student and parent portals, lesson notes and digital file sharing.
  • Syncs with Google and Outlook calendars and supports payment and video integrations.
Cons
  • Pro Teacher's listed price requires annual billing.
  • Studio pricing is labeled as limited-time Founding Studio Member pricing.
  • The product is web-based; no other platform is listed.
  • The monthly plan includes a 1% transaction fee.
  • There is no free plan after the 30-day free period.
  • The listed platform is web only.
Our verdict

Octavia brings lesson records, scheduling, attendance, practice tracking, billing and family communication into a web-based workspace for independent music teachers, studios and schools. Its music-specific focus shows in lesson notes that…

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Duet Partner brings studio administration into a web-based account for independent music teachers and small teaching businesses. Its scope covers student records, recurring lesson scheduling, attendance and practice tracking, invoices,…

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  1. OctaviaMusic School Software 7.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Duet PartnerMusic School Software 7.530-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Octavia — where it wins

    • Lesson notes can include audio, links, tasks and embedded practice tools.
    • Free Forever includes lesson records, attendance, scheduling and basic invoicing.
    • Studio plans add shared records, room booking, multiple locations and Xero export.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro Teacher's listed price requires annual billing.
    • Studio pricing is labeled as limited-time Founding Studio Member pricing.
    • The product is web-based; no other platform is listed.

  • Duet Partner — where it wins

    • Combines recurring lesson schedules, make-up credits and attendance tracking.
    • Includes student and parent portals, lesson notes and digital file sharing.
    • Syncs with Google and Outlook calendars and supports payment and video integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • The monthly plan includes a 1% transaction fee.
    • There is no free plan after the 30-day free period.
    • The listed platform is web only.

Octavia vs Duet Partner: questions

Which is better for music school software, Octavia or Duet Partner?

Octavia scores higher on our rubric for music school software: 7.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

How do Octavia and Duet Partner compare?

Of the 5 checks we put side by side, Octavia leads on 1, Duet Partner on none, and 4 are level. Free plan only on Octavia.

Do Octavia and Duet Partner have a free plan?

Octavia: Yes. Duet Partner: No.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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