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Doodle vs iClassPro

Doodle logo

Doodle

Scheduling

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iClassPro logo

iClassPro

Scheduling

Flat per-location class management for gymnastics, dance and swim schools, from 139 USD a month

From
$139/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Doodle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit; iClassPro flat pricing is per location, so a multi-site operator with several small sites pays the same for a 40-student studio as for a 400-student one.
  • They diverge on capability: Doodle covers Group polls, iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doodle and iClassPro actually diverge.

Attributes where Doodle and iClassPro differ
AttributeDoodleiClassPro
Starting priceFree$139/month
Pricing modelUnknownPer location per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)Web, iOS, Android
Founded2007Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Scheduling).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Only in iClassPro

  • Flat per-location pricing
  • Skill tracking and evaluations
  • Class and camp booking
  • Point of sale with inventory
  • Check-in kiosk and time clock
  • Two-way texting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Doodle

  • Schedulingnot iClassPro
  • Appointment bookingnot iClassPro
  • Time trackingnot iClassPro
  • Resource managementnot iClassPro
  • Team coordinationnot iClassPro

iClassPro

  • A gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolmentnot Doodle
  • A swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portalnot Doodle
  • Running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till systemnot Doodle
  • A dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online bookingnot Doodle

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

iClassPro

  • Flat pricing is per location, so a multi-site operator with several small sites pays the same for a 40-student studio as for a 400-student one.
  • The Premium tier requires a twelve-month contract while the two cheaper tiers do not, which quietly removes flexibility exactly where the price is highest.
  • A branded parent app costs 499 USD setup plus 150 a month, roughly doubling the entry subscription for something many schools assume is included.
  • Payment services are provided in-house and the transaction rate is not published, so a school with high monthly tuition volume pays far more in processing than in subscription.
  • Two-way texting is billed by usage and varies by region, so international operators face an unpredictable communication cost on top of the flat rate.

Pricing, plan by plan

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

iClassPro

$139/month
  • Signature$139/month
    • Per location, no commitment
    • Class, camp, event and party booking
    • Point of sale with inventory
  • Elite$199/month
    • Per location, no commitment
    • Everything in Signature
    • Expanded marketing and automation features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Per location, 12-month contract required
    • Everything in Elite
    • Highest tier feature access
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing for large multi-location operators

Which should you pick?

Choose Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.
Doodle review

Choose iClassPro if

  • You need flat per-location pricing.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want skill tracking and evaluations.
iClassPro review

Questions people ask

Is Doodle or iClassPro better?
Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and iClassPro at $139/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doodle or iClassPro?
Doodle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Doodle and $139/month for iClassPro.
Does Doodle or iClassPro run on more platforms?
Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). iClassPro runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Doodle for free?
Yes. Doodle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iClassPro starts at $139/month.
What is Doodle best used for?
Doodle is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what iClassPro is typically brought in for.
What can Doodle do that iClassPro cannot?
Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Skill tracking and evaluations, Class and camp booking, Point of sale with inventory.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

Source
iClassPro: Does iClassPro charge by number of students?

No. Pricing is flat per location: 139, 199 or 299 USD a month depending on tier, regardless of enrolment.

Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

Source
iClassPro: Is a branded app included?

No. It is 499 USD setup plus 150 USD a month on top of the plan.

Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

Source
iClassPro: Is there a contract?

Signature and Elite have no commitment. Premium requires twelve months.

iClassPro: Are payment processing rates published?

No. Payment services are included in the plan but the transaction rate is quoted separately.

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