Compare All Alternatives
Eventbrite
Per-ticket fees
Best for: One-time events
Event registration, ticketing, online payments
Key Limitations:
- ✗High per-ticket fees
- ✗Not designed for recurring classes
- ✗No offline payment support
ClassForKids
Paid subscription
Best for: Kids activity providers
Kids club management, scheduling, online payments
Key Limitations:
- ✗Paid subscription required
- ✗Online payments only
- ✗Limited for adult classes
Bookwhen
Free / Paid
Best for: Event bookings
Class & event booking, calendar integration
Key Limitations:
- ✗Limited advanced features
- ✗Basic reporting
- ✗Limited CRM
Acuity
Free / Paid
Best for: Appointment scheduling
Appointment booking, payments, integrations
Key Limitations:
- ✗Not designed for classes/events
- ✗Limited for group activities
- ✗No offline payment support
Calendly
Free / Paid
Best for: Meeting scheduling
Meeting & appointment scheduling
Key Limitations:
- ✗Not designed for classes/events
- ✗Limited for activity providers
- ✗No offline payments
ThinkSmart
Paid subscription
Best for: Event & training management
Event management, training courses
Key Limitations:
- ✗Paid subscription
- ✗Small user base
- ✗Limited flexibility
GoTeamUp
Paid subscription
Best for: Team bookings
Team booking, scheduling
Key Limitations:
- ✗Paid subscription
- ✗Limited reporting
- ✗No offline payments
Why ClubDesk is the best alternative
Everything you need, nothing you don't. A complete CRM for your club: bookings, payments, client management, and reporting—all in one intuitive platform.
Activity Management
No more WhatsApp chaos. Create activities, set schedules, and manage capacity. Every activity automatically gets a beautiful booking page on your website.
Complete CRM & Records
Stop searching through emails. Full client database with parent and child profiles, medical info, emergency contacts, and booking history—all searchable in seconds.
Bookings & Payments
No more chasing payments. Accept online bookings with Stripe, or record cash and bank transfers. Track balances, send payment links, and reconcile everything in one place.
Discounts & Promotions
Create promo codes, offer multi-class passes, and set up discounts. Attract new customers and reward loyalty with flexible pricing.