DanceTide
DanceTide: A broad, affordable studio platform with web-only coverage and a managed-service upgrade. Ranked #13 of 30 in Dance Studio Management Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for studios wanting broad features at low cost.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forStudios wanting broad features at low cost
- Free planYes
- Paid from$40/mo
- Attendance trackingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free DIY plan includes scheduling, attendance, billing, and invoicing
- Studio plan supports unlimited students and admins
- Covers recitals, costumes, CRM, reporting, and parent payments
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to the web
- DIY Free is described as supporting up to 25 students
- Studio Autopilot costs $250 per month before setup fees
Our verdict on DanceTide
DanceTide is a dance studio management platform for studios that need registration, student records, class scheduling, attendance, billing, parent communication, and event coordination in one system. Its feature set also covers costume sizing, waitlists, CRM, email campaigns, lead tracking, revenue reports, homework videos, and recital media. Instructors get a mobile-first interface for rosters, attendance, homework, and parent communication, while parents use a web portal for registration, payments, schedules, messaging, and related studio activity.
Pricing is structured around three monthly plans. DIY Free costs $0 per month and includes a parent portal with magic-link login, class scheduling, attendance, and basic billing and invoicing; the product description presents this tier as supporting up to 25 students. Studio costs $40 per month and adds unlimited students and admins, real-time parent chat, automated billing and auto-pay, event and competition management, CRM and email campaigns, and revenue and enrollment reports. Studio Autopilot costs $250 per month and adds full platform access, managed communication and follow-ups, event coordination, trial conversion, re-engagement, payment reminders, collections, and a dedicated Studio Success Manager. Onboarding Setup is available for a one-time $300 fee and covers data import, configuration, and parent portal setup and testing.
DanceTide fits studios looking for broad operational coverage at a low recurring price, particularly those that want billing, attendance, recitals, costumes, communication, and reporting together. Its web platform connects with Stripe Connect, Google, and Apple, and no app download is required. The main tradeoff is platform coverage: the listed platform is web, even though the interface is mobile-optimized and the product describes mobile access for instructors and parents. Studios seeking a focused scheduling tool may find the wider feature set unnecessary, while studios wanting managed operations can consider Studio Autopilot.
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DanceTide fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $40/mo |
| Student limit | Not verified |
| Attendance tracking | Yes |
| Tuition billing | Yes |
| Recital management | Yes |
| Instructor scheduling | Yes |
| Mobile app | Parent and staff |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Stripe Connect, Google, Apple |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | dancetide.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
DanceTide integrations
DanceTide lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe Connect
- Apple
Alternatives to DanceTide
- Jackrabbit DanceA mature, mobile-ready operations platform for established dance studios.8.9
- Studio ProA recital-focused studio platform with parent self-service and plans from $49 per month.8.6
- SportsEngine MotionA broad studio management suite with mobile messaging and point-of-sale tools.8.2
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