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iClassPro vs Motion

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iClassPro

Scheduling

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

From
$139/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Motion

Scheduling

Your intelligent calendar that prioritizes for you

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Motion no free plan; starts at $19/month per user
  • They diverge on capability: iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Motion covers AI auto-scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iClassPro and Motion actually diverge.

Attributes where iClassPro and Motion differ
AttributeiClassProMotion
Starting price$139/month$19/month
Pricing modelPer location per monthUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, macOS, Windows
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 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

Only in Motion

  • AI auto-scheduling
  • Task prioritization
  • Project management
  • Meeting scheduler
  • Deadline tracking
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

What people use each for

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

iClassPro

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

Motion

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Motion

  • No free plan; starts at $19/month per user
  • Mobile app is significantly less capable than desktop version
  • Requires adding deadlines, time estimates, and priorities to tasks to function effectively
  • Limited advanced project management features compared to dedicated PM tools like Asana or ClickUp
  • UI can feel cluttered and has a steep onboarding curve

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Motion

$19/month
  • Pro AI$19/month
    • AI task scheduling
    • 7500 AI credits per month
  • Business AI$29/month
    • AI Employees for teams
    • 15000 AI credits per month

Which should you pick?

Choose iClassPro if

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

Choose Motion if

  • You need ai auto-scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want task prioritization.
Motion review

Questions people ask

Is iClassPro or Motion better?
Neither clearly leads. iClassPro starts at $139/month and Motion at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iClassPro or Motion?
iClassPro starts at $139/month and Motion at $19/month.
Does iClassPro or Motion run on more platforms?
iClassPro runs on Web, iOS, Android. Motion runs on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows.
What is iClassPro best used for?
iClassPro is most often used for a gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolment, a swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portal, running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till system, a dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online booking. Of those, a gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolment and a swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portal are not what Motion is typically brought in for.
What can iClassPro do that Motion cannot?
iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Skill tracking and evaluations, Class and camp booking, Point of sale with inventory. Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Task prioritization, Project management, Meeting scheduler.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Motion: Does Motion work offline?

Motion is a cloud-based platform that requires internet connectivity to access and use its AI scheduling features. Offline functionality is not available.

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iClassPro: Is a branded app included?

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

Motion: Is there a free trial for Motion?

Yes, Motion offers a 7-day free trial that can be canceled anytime. The free trial does not require credit card information upfront.

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iClassPro: Is there a contract?

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

Motion: What calendar services does Motion integrate with?

Motion integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud for calendar synchronization and automatic event scheduling.

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iClassPro: Are payment processing rates published?

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

Motion: Is there a mobile app for Motion?

Motion offers iOS mobile app and desktop applications, though the mobile experience has been reported as less feature-rich than the web version.

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