Dance Studio Manager vs Kananas
Dance Studio Manager
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Kananas
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| Figure | Dance Studio Manager | Kananas |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $40/mo | $8.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Dance Studio Management Software | 8.1 (#10) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Integrations | Listed payment processors include Stripe, CardConnect/Clover, Moneris, Bluefin, Paystri, and Authorize.net; processing fees are set by the processor. | The API documentation describes Zapier and Make automation, including triggers for memberships, payments, contacts and activities and actions for contacts and purchases. |
| Mobile access | DSM and its Online Client work in a mobile-friendly browser; families can install the Online Client as a Progressive Web App, and studios can add an optional branded iOS/Android app. | Kananas says its app is available on iOS and Android for members and administrators. |
| Support | Email support is available daily, and phone or video help is available by appointment. | The dance-school page says customer support is available in US time zones; the terms do not guarantee a response or resolution time unless agreed in a plan or quotation. |
| Trial | The 30-day trial requires no credit card; the FAQ says instructor access, SMS, Emailer, and online registration are excluded during the trial. | The pricing page says the 30-day trial is free, has no commitment, and converts the account to the Free version afterward. |
Plans
Dance Studio Manager
- Dance Studio Manager$40 a month
- Branded mobile app (optional add-on)$50 a month
In their own words
Dance Studio Manager
Dance Studio Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Kananas
Kananas combines membership CRM, a communication website and a member portal. Its dance-school offering covers recurring classes and private lessons, teacher assignment, student progress, tuition billing and access for students and parents. Studios can manage events and recital ticketing, and import data from spreadsheets or systems such as Mindbody and Jackrabbit. Kananas supports USD billing, and its FAQ names Stripe as a local payment gateway for US studios. The service offers a REST API, webhooks and a sandbox; Kananas says Zapier or Make can connect it to over 2,000 applications. Its dance-school page describes a built-in AI assistant for task automation and studio reports and insights. Members and administrators can use the iOS and Android app. The Free plan supports up to 50 contacts. Paid plans start at $99 a year for 250 contacts, while the M plan costs $366 a year for 1,000 members. A free 30-day trial has no commitment and converts to the Free version afterward. If a suggested tip covering payment fees is refused, the FAQ lists transaction fees of 2.4% plus $0.25.