DanceBiz vs Presently
DanceBiz
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| Figure | DanceBiz | Presently |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.95/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Dance Studio Management Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.6 (#17) |
| Integrations | Official pages name Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, GoCardless, Worldpay and Ezidebit integrations, plus AskNicely for feedback. | Payments use the studio's own Stripe account, SMS uses the studio's own Twilio account, and the product offers API access and an MCP connection for AI clients. |
| Purpose | DanceBiz is software for dance studios that automates administration such as timetabling, online registrations, invoicing, and online payments. | Presently combines enrollment, tuition, family portals, texting, attendance, and recital management for studios. |
| Security | Two-step login authentication can verify identity by text message or email. | Presently says card and bank details are stored in the studio's Stripe account and that it keeps only the last four card digits. |
Plans
DanceBiz
- Biz50$24.95 a month
- Biz100$49.95 a month
- Biz250$84.95 a month
- Biz500$109.95 a month
- Biz1000$179.95 a month
- Biz50$299.40 a year
- Biz100$599.40 a year
- Biz250$1,019.40 a year
- Biz500$1,319.40 a year
- Biz1000$2,159.40 a year
Presently
- Costumes & Sizing add-on$9 a month
- Events add-on$9 a month
- Subscription$49 a month
In their own words
DanceBiz
DanceBiz is software for dance studios that handles administration such as scheduling, registrations, invoicing and online payments. Its visual scheduler provides daily, weekly and staff views, with classes set on weekly, daily or custom schedules. Student tools track skills, waiting lists, attendance history and make-up classes. Customers can use the portal to manage enrolments, payments, absences, make-up bookings and student progress. DanceBiz generates class invoices and can sync invoices and payments with Xero and Intuit QuickBooks Online. Named payment services include Stripe, Ezidebit and Worldpay. Staff can use the smartphone app on iPhone, iPad and Android for schedules, customer and class details, attendance, skills and invoices; desktop apps are available for PC and Mac. Subscriptions include email and phone support, account setup, customer-data import and unlimited staff logins. Some features, including the customer portal, online registration and online bookings, may incur add-on charges. There is a 14-day trial but no free plan. Plans range from Biz50 at $24.95 a month for up to 50 active customers to Biz1000 at $179.95 a month for up to 1,000 active customers.
Presently
Presently has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.