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Spec score 7.3 #15 of 26 in Music School Software

What it is

Opus1 is an all-in-one management platform for music and dance schools, also serving performing arts programs. Families can self-book private and group lessons, while schools manage calendars, teacher availability, and rooms. Automated billing covers invoices, receipts, payment processing, and a self-service payment portal. Email, SMS, and voice messaging include reminders and notifications. The platform manages students and families, teacher payroll, classes, courses, learning, recitals, and performances. Reporting provides real-time KPIs, lead conversion, retention, and resource tracking. Opus1 runs on the web, Android, and iOS; phones can add it as a home-screen app tile with push notifications for incoming SMS. Integrations include Google Login and Mailchimp Sync. Opus1 Plus adds webhooks, Zapier, Google and Yelp review integrations, and prospect management. SMS includes 5,000 monthly messages in the United States and Canada.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Opus1 is an all-in-one school management platform built for music and dance schools.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Integrations
The pricing page lists Google Login and Mailchimp Sync; Opus1 Plus supports webhooks, Zapier, Google and Yelp review integrations, and prospect management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Security
Opus1's security FAQ says customer data is encrypted at rest and in transit, hosted on AWS, and protected with access controls; it says Stripe handles and stores card data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kb.opus1.io
Billing
The platform provides automated billing, invoices, receipts, payment processing, and a self-service payment portal.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Communications
Built-in communication includes email, SMS, and voice messaging, along with automated notifications and reminders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Mobile access
Opus1 can be added to an iPhone or Android home screen as an app tile, with push notifications for incoming SMS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kb.opus1.io
Notable limits
Opus1 SMS is listed with 5,000 messages per month in the U.S. and Canada; UK and Australia pricing and volume require contacting Opus1.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Privacy and compliance
The security FAQ states that Opus1 follows GDPR and CCPA requirements and undergoes independent security audits and assessments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kb.opus1.io
Reporting
Opus1 offers reporting and analytics, including real-time KPIs, lead conversion, retention, and resource tracking.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Scheduling
Families can self-book private and group lessons, while schools manage calendars and teacher and room availability.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
School operations
Features include student and family management, teacher payroll, class and course management, learning management, and recital and performance management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Support and onboarding
Plans list premium support and free migration support, and the Starter plan lists a named support representative.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Who it serves
The company says Opus1 began as a music school owner's response to tools that did not fit music schools and now serves music and performing arts schools.Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io

Plans and prices

Growth Price not published Month-to-month; no annual contract required Up to 500 active students · Unlimited services Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Starter Price not published Month-to-month; no annual contract required Up to 200 active students · Up to 50 services Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Ultimate Price not published Month-to-month; no annual contract required Up to 1,000 active students · Unlimited services Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Families can self-book private and group lessons
  • Automates billing, invoices, and receipts
  • Includes email, SMS, and voice messaging
  • Tracks real-time operational KPIs
  • Provides free migration support

Limits

  • No free plan
  • SMS volume is 5,000 monthly messages in U.S. and Canada
  • UK and Australia SMS pricing requires contact

Who it suits

Music, dance, and performing arts schools needing scheduling, billing, communications, student records, and performance administration. It suits schools choosing web or mobile access and month-to-month plans.

Verdict

Opus1 brings scheduling, payments, messaging, school operations, and reporting into one service for arts schools. Its month-to-month plans and mobile access support flexible use, while some regional SMS details require contacting Opus1.

Where Specifiction places it

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