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Pike13 vs StyleSeat

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Pike13

Software

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StyleSeat

Software

Book beauty appointments instantly

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StyleSeat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; StyleSeat introductory price of $19/month for the first 3 months rises to a standard $35/month afterward, per StyleSeat's own pricing page.
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, StyleSeat covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and StyleSeat actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and StyleSeat differ
AttributePike13StyleSeat
Starting price$129/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).

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 Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier

Only in StyleSeat

  • Online booking
  • Professional profiles
  • Client management
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing tools
  • Reviews & ratings
  • Mobile app
  • Calendar management

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Pike13

  • Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot StyleSeat
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot StyleSeat
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot StyleSeat

StyleSeat

  • Client acquisitionnot Pike13
  • Online bookingnot Pike13
  • Personal brandingnot Pike13
  • Payment collectionnot Pike13
  • Client retentionnot Pike13

Where each one falls short

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

Pike13

  • The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
  • Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
  • API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
  • On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
  • Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
  • The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front

StyleSeat

  • Introductory price of $19/month for the first 3 months rises to a standard $35/month afterward, per StyleSeat's own pricing page.

Pricing, plan by plan

Pike13

$129/month
  • Studio$129/month
    • Scheduling
    • Billing
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$249/month
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reports
    • API access

StyleSeat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Professional profile
  • Pro$35/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Smart pricing
    • No-show protection

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.
Pike13 review

Choose StyleSeat if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want professional profiles.
StyleSeat review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or StyleSeat better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and StyleSeat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or StyleSeat?
StyleSeat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for Pike13 and Free for StyleSeat.
Does Pike13 or StyleSeat run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. StyleSeat runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use StyleSeat for free?
Yes. StyleSeat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $129/month.
What is Pike13 best used for?
Pike13 is most often used for class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios, membership billing, passes and automated collections, multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businesses. Of those, class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios and membership billing, passes and automated collections are not what StyleSeat is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that StyleSeat cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. StyleSeat covers Online booking, Professional profiles, Client management, Payment processing. Both handle Stripe, Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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