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Head-to-head · Swim School Software

Uplifter vs Pike13

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Uplifter #3 in Swim School Software 7.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Uplifter
Pike13 #5 in Swim School Software 7.1/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Pike13

Uplifter leads on 2 checks, Pike13 on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreUplifter · 7.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceUplifter · $108/mo
  • Free planonly Uplifter
  • Free trialboth

Uplifter scores higher on our rubric for swim school software: 7.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Uplifter offers free plan; Pike13 doesn't. Uplifter is cheaper to start at $108/mo against $139/mo.

Uplifter is the better fit for schools needing progression tracking and a free plan. Pike13 is the better fit for studios needing web and mobile class management.

  • Uplifter fits best

    Schools needing progression tracking and a free plan

  • Pike13 fits best

    Studios needing web and mobile class management

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Side by side

Feature Uplifter 7.3/10 Visit ↗ Pike13 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.1
Ranking #3 in Swim School Software #5 in Swim School Software
Best for Schools needing progression tracking and a free plan Studios needing web and mobile class management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $108/mo (best) $139/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 7 days
Free trial length 30 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Features Uplifter 0/7 · Pike13 0/7
Class scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Skill progression Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parent portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks athlete skills and progression alongside attendance
  • Includes family and athlete portals, waivers, and recurring billing
  • Starter covers enrollment, registration, payments, and communications
  • Recurring classes, instructor assignments, and capacity controls
  • Automated waitlists, attendance tracking, and family accounts
  • Web and mobile booking with automated billing and recurring payments
Cons
  • Published positioning emphasizes gymnastics and broader sports clubs
  • Starter costs $129 monthly, or $108 per month with annual billing
  • The web-only platform may not suit teams seeking native mobile access
  • 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
Our verdict

Uplifter brings registrations, payments, attendance, communications, reporting, and athlete progression tracking into a cloud-based sports club management platform. Its features may suit swim schools that need to follow student development…

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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,…

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  1. UplifterSwim School Software 7.3Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Pike13Swim School Software 7.17-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Uplifter — where it wins

    • Tracks athlete skills and progression alongside attendance
    • Includes family and athlete portals, waivers, and recurring billing
    • Starter covers enrollment, registration, payments, and communications

    Where it doesn't

    • Published positioning emphasizes gymnastics and broader sports clubs
    • Starter costs $129 monthly, or $108 per month with annual billing
    • The web-only platform may not suit teams seeking native mobile access

  • 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
  • Uplifter7.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad sports-club platform with progression tracking and a free plan, not swim-specific software.

    Visit UplifterFull 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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