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Jackrabbit Class vs SkySafari

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Jackrabbit Class

Education

Class management for dance, gym, swim and music schools, priced by student count

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkySafari logo

SkySafari

Education

Astronomy app sold in three tiered editions, from a cheap star chart to telescope control

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Jackrabbit Class billing counts every student record in the account, active and inactive, so studios that never archive leavers pay for a larger tier than their real enrolment and only discover it when someone audits the database.; SkySafari the three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • They diverge on capability: Jackrabbit Class covers Class scheduling, SkySafari covers Tiered editions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jackrabbit Class and SkySafari actually diverge.

Attributes where Jackrabbit Class and SkySafari differ
AttributeJackrabbit ClassSkySafari
Starting price$49/monthOn request
Pricing modelPer month by student countOne-time purchase per tier
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, macOS

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

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 Jackrabbit Class

  • Class scheduling
  • Recurring tuition billing
  • Parent portal
  • Attendance and skills
  • Staff portal
  • Jackrabbit Pay
  • Reporting
  • Online registration

Only in SkySafari

  • Tiered editions
  • Telescope control
  • Large object catalogue
  • Event finder
  • Observing log
  • Time control

What people use each for

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

Jackrabbit Class

  • A dance studio moving recurring tuition off manual card charges onto automatic monthly billing with family accountsnot SkySafari
  • A gymnastics club tracking skill progression per athlete alongside attendancenot SkySafari
  • A multi-site swim school that needs one enrolment view across locationsnot SkySafari
  • An owner who wants published software pricing rather than a quote, so the cost of growth is predictablenot SkySafari

SkySafari

  • An amateur astronomer with a motorised telescope mount who needs live control from a phone or tabletnot Jackrabbit Class
  • A serious hobbyist who wants a deep-sky catalogue far larger than a casual sky map app providesnot Jackrabbit Class
  • Someone planning an observing session who wants an event finder for conjunctions and eclipsesnot Jackrabbit Class
  • A buyer choosing Basic first as a cheap star chart with no intention of telescope controlnot Jackrabbit Class

Where each one falls short

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

Jackrabbit Class

  • Billing counts every student record in the account, active and inactive, so studios that never archive leavers pay for a larger tier than their real enrolment and only discover it when someone audits the database.
  • Payment processing through Jackrabbit Pay is charged on top of the subscription and typically exceeds it in absolute terms, so the published tier price understates the real monthly cost considerably.
  • Marketing capability is minimal: there is no meaningful lead capture, nurture or campaign tooling, so studios run a separate marketing stack and reconcile enrolments manually.
  • The interface is dense and dated, and part-time front desk staff need more training than the price point suggests, which is a recurring cost in a sector with high staff turnover.
  • Feature parity between the web application and the mobile apps is incomplete, so administrators end up back at a desktop for anything beyond attendance and rosters.

SkySafari

  • The three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • Even the Basic tier costs more than a comparable free or freemium app like Star Walk 2 for a casual user.
  • Telescope control only works with compatible motorised mounts, so it is useless to someone with a manual telescope or no telescope at all.
  • Pricing fluctuates with frequent promotional sales, so the list price is not a reliable guide to what most buyers actually pay.
  • The interface, particularly on the Pro tier, has a steeper learning curve than a simple AR sky map app aimed at casual users.

Pricing, plan by plan

Jackrabbit Class

$49/month
  • 0 to 100 students$49/month
    • All core class management features
    • Unlimited staff users
    • Parent portal
  • 101 to 250 students$89/month
    • Same feature set
    • Billed on month-end student count
  • 251 to 500 students$129/month
    • Same feature set
    • Billed on month-end student count
  • 501 to 1,000 students$169/month
    • Same feature set
    • Billed on month-end student count

SkySafari

On request
  • SkySafari Basic$4.99/one-time
    • Core star chart
    • Modest object catalogue
    • No telescope control
  • SkySafari Plus$14.99/one-time
    • About 2.5 million stars and 32,000 deep-sky objects
    • Telescope control
    • Event finder and observing log
  • SkySafari Pro$29.99/one-time
    • Largest catalogue tier
    • Telescope control
    • Advanced observation planning tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Jackrabbit Class if

  • You need class scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want recurring tuition billing.
Jackrabbit Class review

Choose SkySafari if

  • You need tiered editions.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want telescope control.
SkySafari review

Questions people ask

Is Jackrabbit Class or SkySafari better?
Neither clearly leads. Jackrabbit Class starts at $49/month and SkySafari at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jackrabbit Class or SkySafari?
Jackrabbit Class starts at $49/month and SkySafari at On request.
Does Jackrabbit Class or SkySafari run on more platforms?
Jackrabbit Class runs on Web, iOS, Android. SkySafari runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
What is Jackrabbit Class best used for?
Jackrabbit Class is most often used for a dance studio moving recurring tuition off manual card charges onto automatic monthly billing with family accounts, a gymnastics club tracking skill progression per athlete alongside attendance, a multi-site swim school that needs one enrolment view across locations, an owner who wants published software pricing rather than a quote, so the cost of growth is predictable. Of those, a dance studio moving recurring tuition off manual card charges onto automatic monthly billing with family accounts and a gymnastics club tracking skill progression per athlete alongside attendance are not what SkySafari is typically brought in for.
What can Jackrabbit Class do that SkySafari cannot?
Jackrabbit Class covers Class scheduling, Recurring tuition billing, Parent portal, Attendance and skills. SkySafari covers Tiered editions, Telescope control, Large object catalogue, Event finder.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Jackrabbit Class: How is the student count calculated?

On the total number of students in your account at month end, including inactive ones. Archive former students before the billing date or you will pay a higher tier than your enrolment warrants.

SkySafari: What is the difference between Basic, Plus and Pro?

Basic is a simple star chart, Plus adds a much larger catalogue and telescope control, and Pro adds an even larger catalogue and advanced planning tools.

Jackrabbit Class: What does payment processing cost?

It is charged separately from the subscription through Jackrabbit Pay and is quoted rather than published. For most studios it is the larger cost, so get the rate in writing.

SkySafari: Can I upgrade from Basic to Plus later?

Not as a discounted upgrade; each tier is sold as a separate one-time purchase.

Jackrabbit Class: Is there a per-user charge?

No. Staff users are unlimited on every tier, which suits studios with many part-time instructors.

SkySafari: Does it work with any telescope?

Only telescopes with compatible motorised mounts and a supported connection method can be controlled from the app.

Jackrabbit Class: Does it handle multiple locations?

Yes, with location-level scheduling and reporting, though very large multi-site operators find the reporting shallower than a purpose-built enterprise system.

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