directio vs Stych

Directio is a web platform for driving-school businesses, combining classroom content, scheduling, payments, paperwork, state credentials, and a marketing website. Its classroom supports editable lessons, quizzes, video, PDFs, images, and AI-assisted curriculum import. Scheduling includes parent self-service booking, instructor and vehicle conflict checks, lesson series, and automatic email reminders. A family portal shows progress timelines and lets families book or cancel lessons, sign waivers, record supervised drives, and download completion certificates. Stripe handles tuition through one-time, installment, and buy-now-pay-later options including Klarna or Affirm. Free costs nothing with unlimited students, enrollments, instructors, and vehicles; Studio costs $29 a month and adds a custom website and domain. Both charge a 2.5% payment fee capped at $15 per student. State coverage varies, and electronic DMV submission is limited to supported states on Pro.

Stych is a French driving school that combines digital learning with physical agencies. Its code preparation includes videos, course materials, exercises and practice exams; learners can revise in its iOS and Android app. Students can use the app, website or agencies to manage their file, plan driving lessons and follow progress, including teacher observations. Driving instruction is available for manual or automatic cars, in standard training or accompanied driving, and Stych says it handles administrative steps. The service lists 78 agencies, 1,052 meeting points and 831 state-certified instructors. Driving lessons are offered Monday through Saturday from 7 h to 21 h, while code revision in the app is available around the clock. Stych also offers training for motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and eco-driving. Code Eco is free for an unlimited duration; Code Zen costs $9.99 a year and Code Réussite costs $33.99 a year. Driving-school prices vary according to the assigned agency and postal code, and a code-exam booking costs 30 €. Stych says it holds Qualiopi certification and is approved for CPF training funding.