Akada
6.8#5 in cheerleading gym softwareFrom $60 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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The Studio Director
7.1#4 in cheerleading gym softwareAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Akada | The Studio Director |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Akada supports automated tuition, recurring billing, balance tracking, and secure online payments powered by Stripe. | Features include recurring credit card and ACH payments, tuition calculations, prorating, discounts, invoices, and statements. |
| Integrations | Akada integrates with Zapier for workflow automation and with Stripe for payment processing. | The vendor lists Mobile Inventor for branded studio apps and Google integration for online registration and trial or drop-in bookings from Google Search. |
| Security | The registration page states that data is securely stored inside the studio system, and the billing page describes secure Stripe payments. | The security page says login and account information is encrypted and that card and bank numbers are stored by PCI-compliant payment gateway partners rather than by the vendor. |
| Support | Akada offers phone, email, and chat support with studio-specific expertise. | Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and the vendor says it aims to reply to email requests within 72 hours. |
Akada plans
- Akada Software$60 a month
The Studio Director plans
- Software Only — 0-100 students—
- Software + Payments — 0-100 students—
- Software Only — 101-250 students—
- Software + Payments — 101-250 students—
- Software Only — 251-500 students—
- Software + Payments — 251-500 students—
Pick Akada if…
Akada suits dance studios that need registration, class scheduling, tuition billing, and recital administration in one system. Its mobile apps also serve staff and families who need schedules, attendance, messaging, enrollment, or payment access.
Pick The Studio Director if…
The Studio Director suits class-based businesses such as dance, gymnastics, martial arts, and fitness studios. It may fit operators who need enrollment, billing, scheduling, and event or costume tools.