DuetStudio
7.3#5 in music lesson scheduling softwareFrom $120 a yearFree planWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | DuetStudio | Shinnpad |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker describes Free as suited to hobby teachers and college students teaching on the side, Pro to full-time solo teachers, and Organization to multi-teacher studios and small academies. | The maker describes Shinnpad as built for independent music teachers and says Studio Admin serves music directors, non-profits, and organizers running multiple studios. |
| Payments | Online invoice payments use Stripe, while teachers can also list Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App payment details; DuetStudio says it takes no share of lesson payments. | Studio Pro supports online card payments and autopay through Stripe, with payments going to the teacher’s connected Stripe account and bank. |
| Purpose | DuetStudio provides private music teachers with studio management tools for scheduling, lesson notes, practice assignments, invoicing, and a student portal. | Shinnpad provides lesson management for independent music teachers, including scheduling, rosters, payments, a parent portal, and bookkeeping and tax tools. |
DuetStudio plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$12 a month
- Pro annual$120 a year
- Organization$208 a year
Shinnpad plans
- StudioFree
- Studio Pro$8.99 a month
- Studio Max$17.99 a month
- Studio Admin$19 a month
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.”
Pick Shinnpad if…
Shinnpad suits independent music teachers who want scheduling, student records, payment tracking, and bookkeeping in one web service. Studio Admin is intended for music directors, non-profits, and organizers running multiple studios.