MyMusicBuddy vs Nova Music
MyMusicBuddy
mymusicbuddy.co.uk
Nova Music
trynovamusic.comSide by side
| Figure | MyMusicBuddy | Nova Music |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $8.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Music Lesson Scheduling Software | 7.3 (#20) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Security | Teachers can enable optional two-factor authentication in Settings, and students cannot see other students' portal information. | The pricing page states that data uses industry-standard encryption and row-level security policies. |
| Student portal | Students have a dedicated login to view their own lessons, resources, progress, payments, invoices and settings. | The portal uses PIN-based login and lets students view lessons, submit assignments, track progress, access resources and message teachers. |
| Support | The help centre directs users to email [email protected] for help. | Nova's help center lists 33 articles across seven categories and offers support by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
Nova Music
- FreeFree
- Pro$10 a month
- Pro$100 a year
- Pro annual$100 a year
- StudioPriced on request
In their own words
MyMusicBuddy
MyMusicBuddy has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Nova Music
Nova Music is a studio management platform for music teachers, combining lesson scheduling, student records, billing, family messaging, and practice tracking. Teachers can schedule recurring lessons, view multiple calendars, detect conflicts, and manage availability; Pro adds makeup credit tracking. A PIN-based student portal lets students see upcoming lessons, submit assignments, track progress, access shared resources, and message their teacher. Practice tools include daily logs, streaks, goals, points, levels, and achievement milestones. The Free plan supports up to 10 students and includes scheduling, group lessons, basic attendance, direct messaging, a student portal, and 100 MB of file storage. Pro costs $10 a month, supports unlimited students, and includes invoicing, Stripe payments, calendar sync, and 5 GB of storage. The features page also lists cash, check, card, and Venmo as payment methods. Nova is available on iOS and the web; the iPhone app requires iOS 17.0 or later. The maker describes it as built for piano teachers, guitar instructors, voice coaches, and private studios.