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8 Best Dance Studio Management Software in 2026

We compared Who's In Studio, Jackrabbit Dance, Studio Pro (formerly DanceStudio-Pro), Mindbody, ClassManager, TheDanceApp, Vagaro, and The Studio Director for dance studios specifically.

Who's In makes Who's In Studio, ranked first here. Competitor prices are from each company's own public pricing page, checked 5 October 2026.

Last updated: October 2026 · 8 platforms compared

Quick Comparison

PlatformPricingPrice Published
#1Who's In StudioOur Pick
$19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually); Growth $49/mo
#2Jackrabbit Dance
From $49/mo, by student count
#3Studio Pro (formerly DanceStudio-Pro)
Essentials $49/mo; Premier $79/mo; Elite $165/mo
#4Mindbody
Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only
#5ClassManager
See ClassManager's own pricing page
#6TheDanceApp
See TheDanceApp's own pricing page
#7Vagaro
From £20/mo for 1 bookable calendar (UK page); extra calendars cost more
#8The Studio Director
$65/mo for up to 100 students (software only)

Detailed Reviews

#1

Who's In Studio

Editor's Choice

Best for class-based dance studios: memberships, class packs, family members on one account

Pricing
$19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually); Growth $49/mo

Pros

  • Every feature on both plans, including recurring membership billing
  • Rooms with their own capacity, so ballet and hip-hop run side by side
  • Family members added to one account and booked on its membership
  • Waivers enforced at booking; 0% Who's In fee on member payments

Cons

  • Newer platform — smaller brand recognition than Mindbody
  • No consumer marketplace for client discovery
  • Email reminders only (no SMS or push); no retail / POS

Best For:

Adult and drop-in dance studiosMulti-style studiosWorkshop and intensive hostsStudios with several rooms

Our Verdict

Best for class-based dance studios that sell memberships and class packs. Children's academies built around term enrolment, recitals and costumes may prefer a dance-school specialist like Jackrabbit Dance.

#2

Jackrabbit Dance

Dance-school management with enrolment and billing

Pricing
From $49/mo, by student count

Pros

  • Built for dance schools: enrolment, tuition billing, recitals
  • Mature, widely used in dance
  • Pricing published by student count

Cons

  • Price rises with student count
  • Built around term enrolment and tuition billing

Best For:

Children's dance academiesRecital and costume managementTerm enrolment

Our Verdict

A dance-school specialist, strong on enrolment and tuition. Studios that sell memberships and class packs may find a class-booking platform simpler.

#3

Studio Pro (formerly DanceStudio-Pro)

Dance and activity studio management

Pricing
Essentials $49/mo; Premier $79/mo; Elite $165/mo

Pros

  • Built for dance and activity studios
  • Published pricing
  • Tiered plans

Cons

  • Features split across three tiers
  • Elite tier at $165/mo

Best For:

Dance and activity studios

Our Verdict

A dance-focused option with clear pricing; the useful features are spread across tiers.

#4

Mindbody

Industry standard for large and multi-location studios

Pricing
Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only

Pros

  • Large consumer marketplace that can bring new clients
  • Broad business suite, including payroll, POS and retail
  • The most recognised brand in fitness software

Cons

  • Starter from $79/mo per location, priced per location
  • Accelerate and Ultimate prices only after a sales call

Best For:

Multi-location dance chainsStudios needing retail POS

Our Verdict

The go-to for large studios and chains that want an all-in-one business suite and marketplace exposure. For a single-location studio: Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo against Mindbody's $79/mo per location: $60 a month ($720 a year, 76% less) before any add-ons.

#5

ClassManager

Class and enrolment management

Pricing
See ClassManager's own pricing page

Pros

    Cons

    • We could not check ClassManager's current prices

    Best For:

    Class and enrolment management

    Our Verdict

    Check ClassManager's own site for current plans and prices.

    #6

    TheDanceApp

    Dance school app

    Pricing
    See TheDanceApp's own pricing page

    Pros

      Cons

      • We could not check TheDanceApp's current prices

      Best For:

      Dance schools wanting an app

      Our Verdict

      Check TheDanceApp's own site for current plans and prices.

      #7

      Vagaro

      Best for businesses that mix classes with salon and spa services

      Pricing
      From £20/mo for 1 bookable calendar (UK page); extra calendars cost more

      Pros

      • Low entry price for one bookable calendar
      • Consumer marketplace for local discovery
      • Payment processing and POS available

      Cons

      • Each extra bookable calendar adds a licence fee
      • Built around salon and spa appointments, not a class timetable

      Best For:

      Dance-fitness instructors who also book appointments

      Our Verdict

      Good value for a solo practitioner or a salon-studio hybrid. Each extra bookable calendar adds cost, and the product is appointment-first.

      #8

      The Studio Director

      Dance and performing-arts studio management

      Pricing
      $65/mo for up to 100 students (software only)

      Pros

      • Long-standing dance studio platform
      • Pricing published by student bracket
      • Cheaper if you process payments through it

      Cons

      • Price rises with student count
      • $119/mo for 101-250 students (software only)

      Best For:

      Established dance and performing-arts schools

      Our Verdict

      A long-standing dance specialist with published bracket pricing.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the best dance studio software in 2026?
      For independent dance studios, our pick is Who's In Studio (we make it, so weigh that). Starter ($19/mo, or $190/yr) and Growth ($49/mo, or $490/yr) have every feature; the only difference is that Starter covers up to 99 active members and Growth is unlimited. Starter moves up to Growth automatically when you pass 99. It covers class scheduling, memberships, class packs, waitlists, waivers, QR check-in and instructor pay calculation, with no Who's In fee on member payments.
      How much does dance studio software cost?
      From each company's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026: Jackrabbit Dance: From $49/mo, by student count; Studio Pro (formerly DanceStudio-Pro): Essentials $49/mo; Premier $79/mo; Elite $165/mo; Mindbody: Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only; ClassManager: See ClassManager's own pricing page; TheDanceApp: See TheDanceApp's own pricing page; Vagaro: From £20/mo for 1 bookable calendar (UK page); extra calendars cost more; The Studio Director: $65/mo for up to 100 students (software only). Who's In Studio is $19/mo, or $15.83/mo billed annually.
      Do clients need an account or an app to book?
      On Who's In Studio: No app to download. Members sign in once with an email link, Google or Apple, then book in one tap. Booking needs an active membership or class pack.
      What's the best Mindbody alternative for a dance studio?
      Who's In Studio, if you don't need a consumer marketplace or retail POS. Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo against Mindbody's $79/mo per location: $60 a month ($720 a year, 76% less) before any add-ons.
      Can I run private sessions as well as group classes?
      Who's In Studio is built for group classes and has no appointment calendar. Studios run privates as capacity-1 classes that members book with a class pack.
      Which dance studio software is best for children's academies?
      For academies built around term enrolment, recitals and costumes, a dance-school specialist such as Jackrabbit Dance (From $49/mo, by student count) fits. For adult, drop-in and membership-based dance studios, Who's In Studio is the simpler and cheaper choice.

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