Head-to-head · Music School Software
Octavia vs Trio
Octavia leads on 0 checks, Trio on 0, and 5 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 planboth
- Free trialonly Octavia
- Most featuresOctavia · 4 of 4
Octavia scores higher on our rubric for music school software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Octavia is the better fit for music teachers who want practice-focused management. Trio is the better fit for music studios needing affordable administration.
- Octavia fits best
Music teachers who want practice-focused management
- Trio fits best
Music studios needing affordable administration
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Side by side
| Feature | Octavia 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Trio 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Music School Software | #3 in Music School Software |
| Best for | Music teachers who want practice-focused management | Music studios needing affordable administration |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $50/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Octavia 4/4 · Trio 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Trio brings lesson scheduling, student records, attendance, billing, and family communication into one cloud-based system for private music teachers, studios, and music schools. It supports private, group, and recurring lessons, with… Read the review → |
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.
Trio — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, attendance, records, practice tracking, and messaging
- Free plan includes a parent portal for up to 10 students and one teacher
- Calendar subscriptions cover Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook
Where it doesn't
- Free plan excludes online payments and is limited to 10 students and one teacher
- Multiple locations and priority support require the Max plan
- Online payments, autopay, and automatic billing start with Pro
- Octavia7.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A web-based music teaching workspace, with a free core plan and paid studio tools.
Visit OctaviaFull verdict → - Trio7.7/10 · Free plan
Broad studio administration with a free tier and paid plans starting at $5 per month.
Visit TrioFull verdict →
Octavia vs Trio: questions
Which is better for music school software, Octavia or Trio?
Octavia scores higher on our rubric for music school software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
How do Octavia and Trio compare?
All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Octavia and Trio have a free plan?
Octavia: Yes. Trio: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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