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Head-to-head · Driving School Software

Teachworks vs Total Drive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Teachworks #1 in Driving School Software 7.4/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Teachworks
Total Drive #3 in Driving School Software 7.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Total Drive

Teachworks leads on 0 checks, Total Drive on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreTeachworks · 7.4/10
  • Free trialboth

Teachworks scores higher on our rubric for driving school software: 7.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Teachworks is the better fit for driving schools wanting scheduling and integrations. Total Drive is the better fit for UK schools wanting teaching tools and mobile apps.

  • Teachworks fits best

    Driving schools wanting scheduling and integrations

  • Total Drive fits best

    UK schools wanting teaching tools and mobile apps

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Side by side

Feature Teachworks 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Total Drive 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.2
Ranking #1 in Driving School Software #3 in Driving School Software
Best for Driving schools wanting scheduling and integrations UK schools wanting teaching tools and mobile apps
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $16.49/mo £18/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 21 days 30 days
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, Docs
Integrations 80+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Teachworks 0/6 · Total Drive 0/6
Online lesson booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Student progress records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Instructor scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vehicle scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Student portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
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.
  • Tracks lessons, pupil progress, reflective logs and school finances.
  • Offers iOS and Android apps for learners and parents.
  • Optional theory tests and 2D and 3D teaching aids broaden instruction.
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.
  • No general free plan; monthly plans start at £18.
  • Online booking is not included in the Basic plan.
  • Teaching aids and online booking are split across different plans.
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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Total Drive brings lesson administration, pupil records, progress tracking and payments together for independent instructors and driving schools. Its web platform and iOS and Android apps also give learners and parents access to lessons,…

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  1. TeachworksDriving School Software 7.421-day trial
  2. Total DriveDriving School Software 7.230-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.

  • Total Drive — where it wins

    • Tracks lessons, pupil progress, reflective logs and school finances.
    • Offers iOS and Android apps for learners and parents.
    • Optional theory tests and 2D and 3D teaching aids broaden instruction.

    Where it doesn't

    • No general free plan; monthly plans start at £18.
    • Online booking is not included in the Basic plan.
    • Teaching aids and online booking are split across different plans.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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