The modern StudioBase alternative to Akada
A cloud-first, mobile-friendly platform with flat pricing and same-day setup — built for dance studios.
StudioBase vs Akada
| Feature | StudioBase | Akada |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat monthly price. No per-booking or per-transaction fees. | License/quote-based pricing. |
| Built for | Dance studios first — designed alongside a working studio. | Long-established dance studio software. |
| Getting started | Self-serve setup in an afternoon. Import your roster and schedule from a CSV. | Account-managed onboarding. |
| Payments | Stripe-powered payouts that land in your own account. | Integrated payment processing. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial. No credit card required. | Demo-first sales process. |
Why studios switch
Cloud-first and mobile-friendly
Run your studio from any browser or phone — nothing to install and updates are automatic.
Flat monthly pricing
One predictable price with no per-booking or per-transaction fees.
Self-serve setup
Import your roster and schedule from a CSV and go live the same afternoon.
Switching from Akada: common questions
Can I migrate from Akada to StudioBase?
Yes. Export your roster and schedule to CSV and import them into StudioBase — most studios are running the same day.
Is StudioBase cloud-based?
Yes. StudioBase runs entirely in the browser, so there is nothing to install and updates happen automatically.
How is StudioBase priced?
StudioBase is a single flat monthly price with no per-booking or per-transaction fees, and a 14-day free trial.
Own your studio.
Own your clients.
No marketplace tax. No 12-month trap. No enterprise bloat.
Just the tools you need to teach.
“I was paying for Calendly, Square, Mailchimp, and Squarespace. Replaced all of them in one afternoon.”
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