Head-to-head · Swim School Software
Swimphony vs Pike13
Swimphony leads on 0 checks, Pike13 on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSwimphony · 7.9/10
- Free trialonly Pike13
- Most featuresSwimphony · 7 of 7
Swimphony scores higher on our rubric for swim school software: 7.9 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Swimphony is the better fit for swim schools needing swim-specific progression tools. Pike13 is the better fit for studios needing web and mobile class management.
- Swimphony fits best
Swim schools needing swim-specific progression tools
- Pike13 fits best
Studios needing web and mobile class management
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Side by side
| Feature | Swimphony 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Pike13 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Swim School Software | #5 in Swim School Software |
| Best for | Swim schools needing swim-specific progression tools | Studios needing web and mobile class management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $139/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features Swimphony 7/7 · Pike13 0/7 | ||
| Class scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Online registration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Recurring billing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Skill progression | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Parent portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Payment processing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Swimphony brings swim-school administration into a web-based system for operators and staff. Its swim-specific scope covers class scheduling and program organization, online registration, attendance recording, swimmer progression tracking,… Read the review → |
Pike13 is scheduling, enrollment, billing, client-management, and skill-tracking software for activity-based businesses, including studios, sports programs, and swim schools. It is aimed at operators managing recurring classes,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Swimphony — where it wins
- Organizes swim classes and online swimmer registration
- Tracks attendance and swimmer skill progression
- Combines family access with billing and recurring payments
Where it doesn't
- Commercial terms require contacting sales
- Limited to web access
- Focused on swim-school operations rather than broader program needs
Pike13 — where it wins
- Recurring classes, instructor assignments, and capacity controls
- Automated waitlists, attendance tracking, and family accounts
- Web and mobile booking with automated billing and recurring payments
Where it doesn't
- No swim-specific features are verified
- The 7-day trial is brief for evaluating the platform
- Annual Essential is $139/month; monthly billing is $159/month
- Swimphony7.9/10 · Pricing on request
A web-based system for swim schools to manage classes, swimmer progress and billing.
Contact SwimphonyFull verdict → - Pike137.1/10 · 7-day trial
Pike13 handles recurring classes, enrollment, attendance, and billing across web and mobile.
Visit Pike13Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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