Adagio
8.0#1 in music school softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAdagio vs CogNote
What both publish
| Fact | Adagio | CogNote |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Invoices may be created manually or generated after completed lessons, with overdue email reminders and paid-versus-outstanding summaries. | CogNote can generate invoices from attendance and billing policies, email PDF invoices, record payment and export payment CSV files. |
| Maker | Adagio says it was created by the team behind Musopen.org and is developed by a California-based registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. | The hosted service is operated by Morales Piano Studio LLC under the CogNote Studio name. |
| Product | Adagio is a web and mobile app for music teachers to manage classrooms or studios and help students stay engaged between classes. | CogNote is an open-source studio management suite for private music teachers, with scheduling, attendance, families, progress tracking, quizzes, and flashcards. |
Adagio plans
- Free PlanFree
- Premium plan$5 a month
- Pro$5 a month
- Organization$10 a month
CogNote plans
- Hosted FreeFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Hosted Pro$5 a month
Pick Adagio if…
Adagio suits music teachers running a classroom or studio who want lesson scheduling, homework, practice tracking, and billing tools. Its Organization Plan is described as suited to schools or large studios.
Pick CogNote if…
CogNote suits private music teachers who need lesson administration and student practice tools in one system. Its family portal and account-free practice links may also work well for studios sharing schedules, notes, and exercises with families.