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Wayfield vs. CourseStorm
CourseStorm is solid registration software — and that's mostly where it stops. The short version: CourseStorm handles sign-ups and rosters for a class catalog; Wayfield runs the whole workshop — registration, the in-person day-of, reminders, and reviews — with a native app.
Side by side
| CourseStorm | Wayfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Arts orgs, community & continuing ed, and kids-activity programs running a catalog of classes | Creative-education workshops — from a solo teacher to a growing studio |
| Focus | Class registration — sign-ups, rosters, waitlists | The whole workshop lifecycle — registration through the day-of and after |
| What it costs | Monthly plans from $119 to $499 (Starter $119, Core $219, Pro $329, All Access $499; ~20% off annual), plus Stripe processing and a $2.49 fee per registration | A subscription plus a take-rate that drops as you grow — as low as 2% on higher plans |
| Day-of, in person | Web and printed rosters | Native app: check-in, Apple Watch, widgets, offline rosters |
| Reminders & reviews | Messaging/email tools | Automatic per-session reminders plus built-in reviews on your pages |
| Branding | Branded registration pages (software, not a marketplace) | Branded organizer page with an optional custom domain (white-label) |
Where CourseStorm is a good fit
- You're an institution — an art center, rec department, or continuing-ed program — running a large catalog that mainly needs rock-solid registration and rosters.
- A flat per-registration fee suits your mix of lower-priced classes.
- You're comfortable handling the day-of with web or printed rosters.
Where Wayfield is different
- End-to-end, not just sign-ups. Registration is the start. Wayfield also runs the in-person day-of, reminders, and post-session reviews — the parts registration software leaves to you.
- A native app for teaching. Check in from your phone or Apple Watch, see your next session on a widget, and run a roster offline — not just a web page.
- Built around the relationship. Repeat students, your own list, and reviews accrue automatically — so you build a following, not just process enrollments.
More than a registration form
If your workshops need the day-of handled too — check-in, reminders, reviews, repeat students — Wayfield covers the whole thing.
See Wayfield pricingSources & notes
CourseStorm pricing is from its own published page: coursestorm.com/pricing — monthly plans at $119 / $219 / $329 / $499 (about 20% off with annual billing), plus standard Stripe processing and a $2.49 per-registration fee on all plans. Pricing shapes differ: CourseStorm's flat per-registration fee can beat a percentage take-rate on lower-priced classes, and the reverse on higher-priced ones — compare against your own prices. Details can change; check CourseStorm's site for current terms. Wayfield's take-rate is tiered by plan.