AMES vs Stageo

AMES provides connected activity management and enrolment software for swim schools, dance studios, martial arts academies, gymnastics clubs and other class-based operators. It includes class scheduling, occupancy visibility, waitlists, mobile booking and enrolment across multiple classes or siblings. Staff can record attendance and absences, generate credits and let parents book replacement sessions subject to availability rules. AMES Pay accepts cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe Connect, and GoCardless Direct Debit for recurring class fees. Parent updates, reminders, message history and automated absence and credit notices are part of its communications workflow. Listed integrations include Google Calendar, Xero, QuickBooks, Gmail, Outlook, Facebook, Instagram and Google Reviews; custom API integrations can be built during onboarding. AMES says it helps import existing member data, configure the system with a team and provide support after launch. Standard charges a transaction fee on successful payments collected through AMES, starting at 1.25 % per contact, with no monthly platform subscription or setup fee. Payment-provider processing fees and certain communications and AI services cost extra.

Stageo brings registration, bookings, payments, and communication into one platform for clubs, academies, and activity organizers. It supports classes, camps, memberships, events, facility bookings, and gift vouchers. Organizers can configure registration forms, group participants by level or age, accept partial registrations, and use automatic waiting lists. Payment options include dozens of online methods, bank transfer reconciliation, and custom methods such as cash. Online processing fees are separate from Stageo pricing and depend on the methods activated with its payment partner, Stripe. The platform can generate invoices, payment proofs, tax and mutual certificates, and participant certificates or diplomas. Collaborators can record attendance from any device and share participant notes in real time. Stageo is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Creating an organizer account is non-binding and free, and sign-ups can receive a free two-hour training session. Pricing is available on request; the support page says replies are targeted within 24 hours. Stageo says organizers control personal data and it processes that data on their instructions.