CogNote
7.7#2 in music school softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitCogNote vs DuetStudio
DuetStudio
7.3#5 in music lesson scheduling softwareFrom $120 a yearFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CogNote | DuetStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson notes | Teachers can save lesson notes and send them to families by email and through the portal. | Teachers can write lesson notes and pair them with practice assignments. |
| Scheduling | It supports recurring weekly lessons and one-tap attendance while preserving local lesson times across daylight-saving changes. | Teachers can schedule one-off and weekly recurring lessons in a calendar. |
| Support | The hosting page directs product questions to [email protected]. | Users can contact support through the contact page or email [email protected]. |
CogNote plans
- Hosted FreeFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Hosted Pro$5 a month
DuetStudio plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$12 a month
- Pro annual$120 a year
- Organization$208 a year
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.
Pick DuetStudio if…
The free plan may suit hobby teachers and college students teaching on the side, while Pro is aimed at full-time solo teachers. The Organization plan is intended for multi-teacher studios and small academies, though it is marked “Coming soon.”