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ClassKeep vs Punchpass
Beyond punch cards — scheduling, resources, and revenue for growing boutiques.
Punchpass is a minimalist tool known for digital punch cards and simple passes. ClassKeep is full studio management: schedule, rooms, instructors, attendance, credits, subscriptions, and Stripe — with optional waitlist and Twilio BYOK messaging.
| Feature | Punchpass | ClassKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Bedrock/Grow from ~$34–59/mo; memberships on higher tiers | Free plan; Studio from $49/mo — all core features on every plan |
| Positioning | Simple passes and punch cards; digital-first | Class-first: schedule, resources, instructors, revenue |
| Rooms & equipment | Class scheduling; limited resource modeling | Rooms, reformers, bikes, materials with capacity |
| Instructor portal | Staff access; lighter mobile instructor workflow | Dedicated mobile instructor portal with check-in |
| Waitlist | Automated waitlists on Grow tier and above | Optional waitlist with email; configurable per class type |
| Payments | Stripe on Banyan tier; recurring billing on higher plans | Stripe Connect on all plans; ClassKeep $0 take-rate |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | English-first product | English and pt-BR built in |
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Frequently asked
- Is Punchpass cheaper than ClassKeep?
- Punchpass Bedrock starts around $34/mo. ClassKeep has a Free plan; paid tiers add capacity, not core features. Compare total cost including the Stripe tools you need.
- Does Punchpass have waitlists?
- Yes — automated waitlists are included on Punchpass Grow and higher tiers. ClassKeep offers an optional waitlist with email notifications on all plans.
- When is ClassKeep a better fit than Punchpass?
- When you need room and equipment resources, subscriptions alongside packs, a dedicated instructor portal, or bilingual pt-BR operations.
- Are SMS and WhatsApp included?
- Neither product includes SMS by default. ClassKeep uses an optional Twilio BYOK add-on; you pay Twilio directly.
- Can I sell subscriptions on both?
- Punchpass adds recurring memberships on Birch/Flow tiers and above. ClassKeep includes subscriptions and credit packs on every plan via Stripe.
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