CogNote
7.7#2 in music school softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitCogNote vs Opus1
What both publish
| Fact | CogNote | Opus1 |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | CogNote can generate invoices from attendance and billing policies, email PDF invoices, record payment and export payment CSV files. | The platform provides automated billing, invoices, receipts, payment processing, and a self-service payment portal. |
| Integrations | The documented stack uses Supabase, Vercel, Resend or SMTP, Stripe, VexFlow and OpenSheetMusicDisplay. | The pricing page lists Google Login and Mailchimp Sync; Opus1 Plus supports webhooks, Zapier, Google and Yelp review integrations, and prospect management. |
| Scheduling | It supports recurring weekly lessons and one-tap attendance while preserving local lesson times across daylight-saving changes. | Families can self-book private and group lessons, while schools manage calendars and teacher and room availability. |
CogNote plans
- Hosted FreeFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Hosted Pro$5 a month
Opus1 plans
- Growth—
- Starter—
- Ultimate—
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 Opus1 if…
Opus1 suits music and dance schools that need families to book lessons and staff to manage schedules, billing, communications, and performances. Its tiered student and service limits may help schools compare the listed plans with their size.