Scheduling · head to head
iClassPro vs Planday
iClassPro
Scheduling
Flat per-location class management for gymnastics, dance and swim schools, from 139 USD a month
- From
- $139/month
- Rated
- -
Planday
Scheduling
Danish workforce scheduling and shift management software for shift-based businesses
- From
- £2.99/user per month
- Rated
- -
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.; Planday plus and Pro pricing not published; requires contacting sales
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iClassPro and Planday actually diverge.
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 Planday
Nothing recorded that iClassPro does not also cover.
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 Planday
- A swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portalnot Planday
- Running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till systemnot Planday
- A dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online bookingnot Planday
Planday
- Workforce scheduling and managementnot iClassPro
- Time tracking and payroll integrationnot iClassPro
- Employee scheduling for retail and hospitalitynot iClassPro
- Rostering and shift managementnot 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.
Planday
- Plus and Pro pricing not published; requires contacting sales
- Starter tier requires minimum of 5 users making it unsuitable for solo operations
- Plus plan pricing per user not specified on pricing page
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
Planday
£2.99/user per month- Starter$2.99/user per month
- Intuitive scheduling
- Simple time tracking
- Working time rules
- Plus$null/mo
- Advanced scheduling
- Leave and absence management
- Accurate payroll reporting and integrations
- Pro$null/mo
- Custom planning metrics
- Auto-scheduling
- Configurable organisational structure
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.
Choose Planday if
Nothing in the data separates Planday from iClassPro on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is iClassPro or Planday better?
- Neither clearly leads. iClassPro starts at $139/month and Planday at £2.99/user per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iClassPro or Planday?
- iClassPro starts at $139/month and Planday at £2.99/user per month.
- Does iClassPro or Planday run on more platforms?
- iClassPro runs on Web, iOS, Android. Planday runs on Web.
- 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 Planday is typically brought in for.
- What can iClassPro do that Planday cannot?
- 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
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.
Planday: How much does Planday cost?
Planday's Starter plan costs £2.99 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users required. Plus and Pro plans require contacting sales for custom pricing.
SourceiClassPro: Is a branded app included?
No. It is 499 USD setup plus 150 USD a month on top of the plan.
Planday: Does Planday offer a free trial?
Yes, Planday offers a 30-day free trial available for both Starter and Plus plans with no credit card required. You can cancel anytime.
SourceiClassPro: Is there a contract?
Signature and Elite have no commitment. Premium requires twelve months.
Planday: What is the minimum Planday commitment?
The Starter tier requires a minimum of 5 users at £2.99 per user per month. Annual prepayment may offer different terms; contact sales for details.
SourceiClassPro: Are payment processing rates published?
No. Payment services are included in the plan but the transaction rate is quoted separately.
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