CogNote
7.7#2 in music school softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | CogNote | Fons |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | CogNote can generate invoices from attendance and billing policies, email PDF invoices, record payment and export payment CSV files. | It offers three automated billing models intended to reduce invoicing and payment chasing. |
| Integrations | The documented stack uses Supabase, Vercel, Resend or SMTP, Stripe, VexFlow and OpenSheetMusicDisplay. | The pricing page lists integrations with QuickBooks and Zoom. |
| Scheduling | It supports recurring weekly lessons and one-tap attendance while preserving local lesson times across daylight-saving changes. | The product supports online booking, streamlined scheduling, and tracking cancellations. |
| Support | The hosting page directs product questions to [email protected]. | The Suzuki Association member offer includes concierge onboarding and training, ongoing business support, and webinars. |
CogNote plans
- Hosted FreeFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Hosted Pro$5 a month
Fons plans
- Fons Pro$19.95 a month
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 Fons if…
Fons suits music teachers, including Suzuki teachers, who need to coordinate lessons, billing, and studio records. Its mobile and web access may fit teachers managing their business across devices.