iClassPro vs Pike13 (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Pike13 grades higher than iClassPro: 1.8 against 1.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Pike13 grades higher on the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
iClassPro
Class management software for gymnastics, dance and swim schools
Pike13
Scheduling, billing and client management for studios and schools
Which one is for you
Pick iClassPro if
- Fits if you run a gymnastics, dance or swim school with classes and camps
- Works for studios that want skill tracking built in
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are small: $139 a month per location, and every location is charged
- Watch out: outbound texts are $0.03 a credit in the US and Canada
- Watch out: a branded app is $499 setup plus $150 a month, and Autopilot is the same
- Skip it if you want a trial, as none is listed
Pick Pike13 if
- Fits if you run a studio or gym with classes and memberships and can pay a flat monthly fee
- Works for a studio that wants separate staff and client apps
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are small, because the flat fee starts at $139 a month whatever the client count
- Watch out: email marketing, SMS reminders, waivers and room bookings need Advanced at $195
- Watch out: API access needs Premium at $249
- Skip it if you need to know the trial length first, as the page names a trial but not its length
How we grade them
| 1.4GPAiClassProWeak | 1.8GPAPike13Weak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$139 a month per location, $199 and $299 on the dearer tiers, where the dearest tenth of this category starts at $139. | D$139 a month on yearly billing is where the dearest tenth of the category starts, against a middle of $49.90. The plans run $139, $195 and $249. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial is listed on the pages read. | DA free trial is offered on every plan, but the pricing page does not say how long it lasts or whether it needs a card. |
| Features | CClass, camp and event booking, attendance, skill tracking, payments and QuickBooks. The listing also sells a branded app and Autopilot as add-ons. | CScheduling, billing, client and staff apps, marketing and reporting. Email marketing, SMS reminders, waivers and room bookings need Advanced, and the API needs Premium. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up classes, programs and payments first. | CNo store rating on record. A studio builds its classes, memberships and billing before opening bookings. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with QuickBooks as the only named link. | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps, with an API on the top plan and two integrations listed. |
| Best for | gymnastics, dance and swim schools | scheduling and billing for fitness studios |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: iClassPro and Pike13. How we grade
Price against what you get
iClassPro starts at $139 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Pike13 starts at $139 a month and scores 2.3.
Pike13 scores higher for the same starting price. Of the other salon, spa and studio booking apps on the chart, 14 score higher than iClassPro for less, and 11 score higher than Pike13 for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Pike13 also covers email campaigns and appointment booking.
At a glance
| iClassPro | Pike13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | $139 per month per location | $139 per month, billed annually ($159 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free trial offered on every plan; length not stated on the pricing page |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | iClassPro | Pike13 |
| Price read from | iclasspro.com | pike13.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
iClassPro
- Outbound texts are billed per credit: $0.03 per credit in the US and Canada.
- Optional add-ons include a branded app ($499 setup plus $150 a month) and Autopilot ($499 setup plus $150 a month).
- Pro Insights seats beyond the first on Premium are $19 a month each.
- Prices are per location; multi-location pricing is available on request.
Pike13
- Email marketing, SMS reminders, waivers and room bookings need Advanced; API access needs Premium.
- Prices are the flat monthly fee for each tier; the page does not show limits on clients or staff.
- The pricing page names a free trial but not its length.
Key features
iClassPro
- Class, camp and event booking
- Manage classes, camps, private lessons, birthday parties and events.
- Attendance and staff
- Student attendance, kiosk check-in, staff management and waivers.
- Skill tracking
- Skill tracking and student evaluations.
- Payments and point of sale
- Payment services and a point of sale with inventory tracking.
- Messaging
- Two-way texting: inbound messages are free, outbound are billed per credit.
- QuickBooks
- A QuickBooks integration, with an Autopilot add-on.
Pike13
- Scheduling
- Classes, courses and appointments, with automated waitlists and check-in for memberships and passes.
- Billing
- Automated billing and collections, gift cards, and passing card fees on to customers through surcharging.
- Client and staff apps
- A client app and a staff app come with every plan; Premium offers a branded iOS and Android app.
- Marketing and messaging
- Email marketing and SMS reminders on Advanced and Premium, plus Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics.
- Reporting
- A business intelligence dashboard on every plan, with custom reporting from Advanced.
- Onboarding
- The vendor says a dedicated onboarding specialist and data transfer are included.
Plans
iClassPro
Signature$139
per month, per location, no commitment
Class and event booking, point of sale, reporting, payment services, skill tracking and staff management.
Elite$199
per month, per location, no commitment
Middle tier at $199 per location; the vendor's plan page lists its own feature set.
Premium$299
per month, per location, no commitment
Top tier at $299 per location; includes one Pro Insights seat.
Pike13
Essential$139
per month, billed annually ($159 billed monthly)
For solo and small studios: scheduling, check-in, waitlists, family accounts, automated billing, gift cards, client and staff apps. Saves $240 a year when paid annually.
Advanced$195
per month, billed annually ($225 billed monthly)
Adds website widgets, multi-location reporting, payroll and time tracking, waivers, email marketing, room bookings, kiosk check-in and SMS reminders. Saves $360 a year.
Premium$249
per month, billed annually ($286 billed monthly)
Adds API access and custom integrations, skill assessments, and a choice of a branded app or custom reports. Saves $444 a year.
Ways to pay less
iClassPro
No public discounts listed.
Pike13
- Annual discount
Annual billing saves $240 to $444 a year
Paying annually saves $240 on Essential, $360 on Advanced and $444 on Premium, as the pricing page states.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, iClassPro or Pike13?
As of Nov 12, 2026, they start at the same price. iClassPro starts at $139 per month per location, and Pike13 starts at $139 per month, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, iClassPro or Pike13?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither iClassPro nor Pike13 has a free plan. Pike13 has a free trial.
Which platforms do iClassPro and Pike13 run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Pike13 lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.