Head-to-head · Class Scheduling Software
Sawyer vs Stepsi
Sawyer leads on 0 checks, Stepsi on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSawyer · 7.8/10
- Free planonly Stepsi
- Free trialonly Sawyer
Sawyer scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 7.8 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #27.
Stepsi offers free plan; Sawyer doesn't.
Sawyer is the better fit for children’s activity businesses with family accounts. Stepsi is the better fit for small class businesses wanting a free starting point.
- Sawyer fits best
Children’s activity businesses with family accounts
- Stepsi fits best
Small class businesses wanting a free starting point
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Side by side
| Feature | Sawyer 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Stepsi 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #18 in Class Scheduling Software | #27 in Class Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Children’s activity businesses with family accounts | Small class businesses wanting a free starting point |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $71/mo | €30/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sawyer 6/6 · Stepsi 6/6 | ||
| Recurring classes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waitlist management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instructor management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member booking portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Class capacity limits | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Sawyer is registration and management software for children's activity businesses, including camps, schools, studios, and educational providers. It supports in-person and online activities, recurring semester schedules, camps,… Read the review → |
Stepsi brings class scheduling and studio administration into one platform for children’s dance schools, adult recreational studios, competition programs, and professional schools. It supports one-time and recurring classes, multiple… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sawyer — where it wins
- Supports recurring semesters, camps, appointments, and drop-ins
- Combines family profiles, booking, payments, rosters, and attendance
- Offers waitlists, website booking, reminders, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Runs on the web rather than offering a listed native app
- No free plan is available
- Advanced scheduling and reporting require higher-tier plans
Stepsi — where it wins
- Free plan includes all application features for up to 25 active members
- Combines scheduling, waitlists, attendance, instructors, billing, and payments
- Web, iOS, and Android access with website and shop tools
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 25 active members
- Paid plans use annual billing for their displayed monthly amounts
- Member caps increase by tier, making plan selection important as studios grow
- Sawyer7.8/10 · 14-day trial
A family-focused class management platform with scheduling, booking, attendance, and payments.
Visit SawyerFull verdict → - Stepsi7.3/10 · Free plan
A broad scheduling and studio-management platform with a free plan for up to 25 members.
Visit StepsiFull verdict →
Sawyer vs Stepsi: questions
Which is better for class scheduling software, Sawyer or Stepsi?
Sawyer scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 7.8 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #27.
How do Sawyer and Stepsi compare?
Of the 7 checks we put side by side, Sawyer leads on none, Stepsi on 1, and 6 are level. Free plan only on Stepsi.
Do Sawyer and Stepsi have a free plan?
Sawyer: No. Stepsi: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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