Legato
6.7#13 in music lesson scheduling softwareFrom $19.99 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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Nova Music
7.6#4 in music lesson scheduling softwareFrom $100 a yearFree planiOSWeb
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| Fact | Legato | Nova Music |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Legato uses Stripe for invoices, recurring charges, payment tracking, and reminders. | Billing supports invoice creation, payment-status history, multiple payment methods and configurable tax rates and late fees; Stripe and automated invoicing require Pro. |
| Integrations | The integrations page lists Stripe, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, email notifications, SMS reminders, and PDF export as available; Zoom, push notifications, and an analytics dashboard are marked as upcoming. | The documented integrations are Stripe payments plus iCal and Google Calendar synchronization. |
| Scheduling | Scheduling supports recurring lessons, rescheduling, student reminders, and conflict detection. | Scheduling includes recurring patterns, month/week/day/agenda views, conflict detection, availability management, locations and categories. |
| Security | Legato says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, uses access controls and regular security audits, and does not sell personal or student data. | The pricing page states that data uses industry-standard encryption and row-level security policies. |
| Support | The help center says the support team typically responds within a few hours during business hours. | Nova's help center lists 33 articles across seven categories and offers support by email at [email protected]. |
Legato plans
- Legato Pro$19.99 a month
Nova Music plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$10 a month
- Pro annual$100 a year
- StudioPriced on request
Pick Legato if…
Legato suits music educators and studio managers who want lesson scheduling, student records, billing, and student-facing tools in one service. It is available as a browser-installable app on mobile and desktop.
Pick Nova Music if…
Nova Music suits piano teachers, guitar instructors, voice coaches, and private studios that want lesson scheduling alongside student communication and practice tracking. The free plan is sized for up to 10 students, while Pro supports unlimited students.