Why consider alternatives
TryBooking is an event booking and ticketing platform, but many activity providers find themselves looking for alternatives due to subscription costs and limitations for recurring classes. While TryBooking works well for one-time events and tickets, it requires a paid subscription that can be costly, and the platform may not be suitable for clubs that need to manage recurring classes and comprehensive booking management.
One limitation is that TryBooking is designed primarily for one-time events rather than recurring activities. The platform lacks features for managing multi-session passes, recurring schedules, and subscriptions that activity providers need. Additionally, TryBooking doesn't include comprehensive support for offline payments and doesn't include an auto-generated website.
If you need a platform that offers more flexibility, better pricing (completely free), hybrid payment support, auto-generated websites, and features designed for both events and recurring classes, ClubDesk provides a powerful alternative.
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Key Features
When choosing a TryBooking alternative, consider these essential features for event and class booking.
Support for Events & Recurring Classes
Unlike TryBooking, which focuses on one-time events, look for platforms that support both events and recurring classes with features like multi-session passes, subscriptions, and recurring schedules.
Hybrid Payment Support
Many activity providers work with cash, bank transfers, childcare vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare payments alongside online payments. Look for platforms that support both online and offline payments in a unified system.
Auto-Generated Website
Building and hosting a website separately adds cost and complexity. Look for platforms that include a professional website automatically.
ClubDesk provides all of these features while remaining completely free, making it an excellent TryBooking alternative.
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.