The modern StudioBase alternative to The Studio Director
Flat monthly pricing, payouts you own, and a setup you can finish this afternoon — built for dance studios.
StudioBase vs The Studio Director
| Feature | StudioBase | The Studio Director |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat monthly price. No per-booking or per-transaction fees. | Sales-led pricing, typically scoped through a demo. |
| Built for | Dance studios first — designed alongside a working studio. | Established dance and gymnastics studio platform. |
| Getting started | Self-serve setup in an afternoon. Import your roster and schedule from a CSV. | Guided, account-managed onboarding. |
| Payments | Stripe-powered payouts that land in your own account. | Integrated payment processing. |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial. No credit card required. | Demo-first sales process. |
Why studios switch
Transparent, flat pricing
One predictable monthly price with no per-booking or per-transaction fees, so your costs don't climb with your enrollment.
Set up in an afternoon
Re-create your schedule and import your roster from a CSV yourself — no drawn-out onboarding project.
Built for dance studios
StudioBase was designed alongside a working dance studio, so the defaults already match how you run classes.
Switching from The Studio Director: common questions
Can I move my data from The Studio Director to StudioBase?
Yes. You can import your student roster and class schedule from a CSV, and most studios are running the same day.
Does StudioBase charge per-booking fees?
No. StudioBase uses one flat monthly price with no per-booking or per-transaction fees.
Do I have to talk to sales to try StudioBase?
No. You can start a 30-day free trial yourself — no credit card and no demo required.
Own your studio.
Own your clients.
No marketplace tax. No 12-month trap. No enterprise bloat.
Just the tools you need to teach.
“It's so great to have an affordable option for class sign-ups and managing attendees. Sleek design is clear for attendees to follow, and payouts are a cinch!”
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.