Some platforms charge you for every student in your database — including the ones who left two seasons ago. StudioFlare charges only for active students, and adds built-in livestreaming at no extra cost.
"My previous software was billing me for 200+ students — including kids who aged out or moved away years ago. I cut my software bill in half the day I switched to StudioFlare."TK Tamara K. — Director, Premier Dance Academy
Per-student billing sounds fair — until you realize it counts every student in your database, not just currently enrolled ones. StudioFlare only charges for students actively registered in classes right now.
| Feature | StudioFlare | Per-student platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in livestreaming Exclusive | Included in Pro | Not available |
| Online class registration | ||
| Stripe payment processing | ||
| Automated tuition billing | ||
| Attendance tracking | ||
| Private lesson booking | ||
| Parent ↔ admin help chat Exclusive | Included in Pro | Not available |
| Bulk SMS messaging | Included in Pro | Paid add-on |
| Pay only for active students | Full database billed | |
| No annual contract | Annual required | |
| No setup fee | ||
| Setup time | Under 20 min | Hours–days |
Most studios set up StudioFlare alongside their current tool, run both through the end of the season, then make a clean cutover. No data loss, no downtime for families.
No credit card needed. Set up your branded subdomain, add your classes, and connect Stripe — all in under 20 minutes.
Use StudioFlare for new registrations while keeping your current system active for the rest of the season. Zero disruption for families.
At the start of your next season, open registration exclusively on StudioFlare. Import existing parent data via CSV and you're done.
I had no idea I was paying for students who hadn't been active in two years. Once I switched, my monthly software cost dropped significantly — and I got livestreaming included.
Setup was genuinely 20 minutes. I had my classes listed, Stripe connected, and my registration link shared with parents before lunch. My previous software took three days to configure.
Try StudioFlare free for 14 days. No credit card, no contract, no setup fee. If it's not the right fit, walk away — no hard feelings.
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