DrivePro vs LessonBuddy
DrivePro
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| Figure | DrivePro | LessonBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £1.39/mo | £7.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Spec score · Driver Education Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Calendar integrations | The app can synchronize lessons with Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through calendar feeds. | Calendar Sync supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through iCloud; external events appear in LessonBuddy as view-only. |
| Payments | DrivePro says instructors connect their own Stripe account and pupil card payments go directly to the instructor's bank account. | Pupils can purchase lesson credit through Stripe using supported cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay after the instructor sets up Stripe. |
| Security and privacy | The company says data is stored with AWS in Ireland, connections are encrypted, access is controlled and it is registered with the UK ICO under UK GDPR. | The privacy policy says LessonBuddy uses encrypted connections, access controls, secure cloud infrastructure and monitoring, and does not sell personal information. |
| Support | DrivePro lists [email protected] for support and says it typically responds within 24 hours on weekdays, with live chat for urgent technical issues. | Users can contact support in the app, browse built-in help guides or email [email protected]. |
| Teaching tools | Pro includes CPD and professional development, Standards Check preparation, mock test route planning, and a DVSA competency tracker. | Teaching features include a five-level skills matrix, shared reflection logs, DL25-style fault records and built-in lesson guides. |
Plans
DrivePro
- Instructor appFree
- Learner online-booking fee£2.99, paid once
- Driving-school account£8 a month
- Enterprise£8 a month
- Starter£16.66 a year
- Pro£24.99 a year
- Marketplace introduction£30, paid once
In their own words
DrivePro
DrivePro is business management software for UK Approved Driving Instructors. Its branded booking page supports round-the-clock booking, payment at booking, an embeddable widget, waiting lists, and automatic confirmations. The calendar offers drag-and-drop scheduling, recurring availability, SMS reminders, offline progressive-web-app use, and cached diary information on the device. Instructors connect their own Stripe account, with pupil card payments sent directly to their bank. Accounting records lesson income, expense categories, mileage, and vehicle costs, with a live tax estimate. Pro lists HMRC Making Tax Digital filing, CPD, Standards Check preparation, mock-test route planning, and a DVSA competency tracker; the current site says HMRC software recognition is being completed. Learners can view profiles, compare prices and availability, book online, and follow syllabus progress without an app. DrivePro runs on Android, iOS, and the web. Pricing notes start at £8 per user monthly, with a 14-day trial.
LessonBuddy
LessonBuddy has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.