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Head-to-head · Driving School Software

Teachworks vs MyDriveTime

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Teachworks #1 in Driving School Software 5.0/10 From $16.49/mo · 21-day trial ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Teachworks
Higher score MyDriveTime #5 in Driving School Software 6.0/10 Free plan · paid from £19/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit MyDriveTime

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyDriveTime · 6.0/10
  • Free planonly MyDriveTime

MyDriveTime scores higher on our rubric for driving school software: 6.0 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #1.

MyDriveTime offers free plan; Teachworks doesn't.

Teachworks is the better fit for driving schools wanting scheduling and integrations. MyDriveTime is the better fit for solo instructors and small schools wanting a free start.

  • Teachworks fits best

    Driving schools wanting scheduling and integrations

  • MyDriveTime fits best

    Solo instructors and small schools wanting a free start

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Side by side

Feature Teachworks 5.0/10 Visit ↗ MyDriveTime 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.0 6.0
Ranking #1 in Driving School Software #5 in Driving School Software
Best for Driving schools wanting scheduling and integrations Solo instructors and small schools wanting a free start
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $16.49/mo Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 21 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Community
Integrations 80+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Teachworks 0/6 · MyDriveTime 0/6
Online lesson booking Not published Not published
Student progress records Not published Not published
Instructor scheduling Not published Not published
Vehicle scheduling Not published Not published
Student portal Not published Not published
Online payments Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Students can self-book through a website booking plugin.
  • Supports repeating lessons, group lessons, and open classes.
  • Connects billing and calendars with tools including Stripe and Google Calendar.
  • Schedules lessons and keeps student records, history and progress in one place.
  • Offers syllabus tools, reflective logs and recorded journey routes.
  • Provides iOS and Android apps with calendar sharing for Google, Outlook and Apple.
Cons
  • No free plan; monthly plans start at $16.49.
  • Teachworks API access starts on the Growth plan at $47.99 per month.
  • No mobile app; access is through a mobile browser.
  • Paid plans start at £19 per month, with team instructor fees added by tier.
  • Feature depth is focused on driving-school diary and administration needs.
  • The PDI Best Start plan has no listed price in its plan description.
Our verdict

Driving schools can use Teachworks to manage student and teacher records, schedule lessons, take bookings through a website plugin, and handle invoicing and payments. Its broader education-business focus also serves tutoring, music, and…

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MyDriveTime brings lesson scheduling and driving-school administration together for instructors, trainees, students and schools. Its diary, student records, lesson history, progress tracking and syllabus tools suit solo instructors and…

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  1. TeachworksDriving School Software 5.0From $16.49/mo · 21-day trial
  2. MyDriveTimeDriving School Software 6.0Free plan · paid from £19/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Teachworks — where it wins

    • Students can self-book through a website booking plugin.
    • Supports repeating lessons, group lessons, and open classes.
    • Connects billing and calendars with tools including Stripe and Google Calendar.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly plans start at $16.49.
    • Teachworks API access starts on the Growth plan at $47.99 per month.
    • No mobile app; access is through a mobile browser.

  • MyDriveTime — where it wins

    • Schedules lessons and keeps student records, history and progress in one place.
    • Offers syllabus tools, reflective logs and recorded journey routes.
    • Provides iOS and Android apps with calendar sharing for Google, Outlook and Apple.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at £19 per month, with team instructor fees added by tier.
    • Feature depth is focused on driving-school diary and administration needs.
    • The PDI Best Start plan has no listed price in its plan description.
  • Teachworks5.0/10 · From $16.49/mo · 21-day trial

    Teachworks combines lesson booking, scheduling, billing, and integrations in a web-based system.

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  • MyDriveTime6.0/10 · Free plan · paid from £19/mo · 30-day trial

    A free-start diary and admin platform for instructors and driving schools.

    Visit MyDriveTimeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026