--- description: Review of Sawyer Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Sawyer | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Child Care Software](/directory/4654/child-care/software) > [Sawyer](/software/318282/sawyer) # Sawyer Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/318282/sawyer Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/318282/sawyer?page=2) > Sawyer is a cloud-based camp and activity management solution that offers booking and scheduling services for children's after school class providers, camps and events. The solution also offers an online marketplace, where parents can register their children for semester programs and camps. Key features include online registration, an online payment gateway, a parent portal and student management. Camp and class providers can take booking orders on their website by embedding the Sawyer widget. Once a booking is initiated by a parent, details of the order can be tracked on an online dashboard. The solution also offers an online payment gateway allowing partners to add classes to a virtual cart and checkout. Besides class booking, scheduling and online payment management, the solution offers an online messaging functionality allowing users to communicate with parents and students. Additionally, class providers can join the Sawyer community to showcase their offerings on an online marketplace. This allows parents to book classes directly from the Sawyer website. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 318 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 318 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: DaySmart Software - **Location**: Ann Arbor, US - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 129.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Sawyer offers a pricing plan to fit your business. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Management - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Billing & Invoicing - Blended Learning - Booking Management - Built-in LMS - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Class Management - Class Registration - Class Scheduling - Client Management - Client Portal ## Integrations (11 total) - Constant Contact - Google Analytics 360 - Mailchimp - Meta for Business - QuickBooks Online - Slack - Squarespace - Stripe - Wix - WordPress - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4654/child-care/software) ## Related Categories - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4654/child-care/software) - [Classroom Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4152/classroom-management/software) - [School Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4685/school-management/software) - [Registration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4145/registration/software) - [Camp Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4435/camp-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[DreamClass](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/347326/dreamclass) — 4.8/5 (74 reviews) ## Reviews ### "4 years in & still love it\!" — 5.0/5 > **Cassandra** | *15 April 2025* | Farming | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The development team is constantly making upgrades to increase the effectiveness of scheduling. > > **Cons**: Nothing - it is a time-saver and easy to navigate. > > Affordable option for small businesses that are looking for a scheduling and financial tool all in one. ----- ### "Love Sawyer\!" — 5.0/5 > **Yvette** | *30 October 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer service is great. Most aspects of the portal are easy to use. I also love the fact that they know their clients. > > **Cons**: It would be nice to have a way for parents to pay through their bank account so they and we are not charged a service fee. For a small business like ours and for our families, every little bit makes a difference. > > We love Sawyer. There's always room for improvement as things come up with registration but that's a good thing for all businesses. ----- ### "LOVE Sawyer, huge improvement over MindBody" — 5.0/5 > **Sarah** | *12 August 2019* | Performing Arts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Sawyer's customer service is stellar, they always respond quickly and usually are able to address the issue within a day or so. The interface is user-friendly, both on the admin backside as well as for the parents looking for classes. I appreciate that it looks good embedded in my website, and that each activity has an option of a direct link. > > **Cons**: There are a few spots where I can't customize as much as I need. Particularly around summer camps. ----- ### "Easy way to manage class and camp registrations" — 5.0/5 > **Lia** | *27 September 2022* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the clean look of this software, and that it is easy to add, change and adjust information on my end. The dashboard helps me see all my upcoming programming and stay in communication with registered participants. It makes billing very easy, offering flexibility for participants and automatic payments so I don't need to spend time tracking this each month or sending reminders. I like the waitlist option. > > **Cons**: The cons are small things - I wish you could edit the coupon codes because I can never get them right the first time. I wish there was a printable check in/check out list as a roster setting that could fit onto one page. I would probably use a mobile app to check class registration, or be able to have different teachers use a mobile sign-in process for classes. But these are small compared to all the benefits. > > My favorite thing about Sawyer is that I trust that all my registration information is accurate and in one place. It's been incredibly helpful in running my business. In my years using this software, I've also seen how Sawyer is always changing and improving to meet the needs of clients. It has improved my experience and what I can offer my customers. ----- ### "Professional and Productive" — 4.0/5 > **Liz** | *26 September 2022* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Sawyer system is easy and intuitive for my families as well as for myself as a center director. Easy registration as made a big impact on my ability to bring new families into my program, as well as keep my current customers re-enrolling every new semester. I have been using this exclusively for years, and I've absolutely loved the improvements Sawyer has made. They are open and responsive to their providers, and the customer service is top notch. > > **Cons**: I would absolutely love to see the Sawyer Marketplace grow within my local area, in the suburbs of Houston, TX. I believe it would be an excellent resource for parents in our massive metropolitan area, and would be a more effective tool in promoting new business for my program. The membership function is excellent, however I personally haven't figured out to make it work for my program. I would also love to have more creative and expansive email options- such as tags and targeting marketing email features. Also, a way to easily generate a birthday report for children. > > Excellent\! I believe Sawyer sets myself apart from other children's programing in my area, gives a very professional appearance to my customer base and allows me to save a great deal of administrative time. ----- Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/318282/sawyer?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/318282/sawyer) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data