Facts checked on 25 September 2026

Lorari vs
Punchpasspricing, reviews and features (2026)

Punchpass is a simple, transparent tool: public pricing, month to month, unlimited instructors and standing reservations from the entry plan. It talks to students by email and bills in USD. Lorari fits studios in Europe that want WhatsApp notifications from their own number, SEPA Direct Debit and a lower entry price.

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At a glance

Lorari

Punchpass

€16/month

Starting price

From $59/month

Automatic WhatsApp messages

SEPA Direct Debit

Comparison

Side-by-side comparison

Checked on 25 September 2026 against the sources linked at the bottom of the page. Numbers in brackets point to each source.

Lorari

Our pick

Punchpass

Pricing and terms

Starting price

€16/month (€12/month billed annually), + VAT. Public pricing.

Grow $59/month, Flow $99, Pro $149 (USD). Annual billing saves 12%. New customers get 50% off the first two months.^{[1] [12] [13] [14]}

Fee per payment

0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).

No Punchpass fee on payments. You only pay Stripe’s own fee per card payment.^[3]

Contract

No lock-in. Pay monthly, or annually at a discount.

Month to month, cancel any time and take your data with you.^[2]

Setup fee

No setup fee.

No setup fee listed. Importing your customer list is free.^{[7] [15]}

Trial

14-day free trial.

14-day free trial, no credit card required.^{[16] [17]}

Talking to your students

Automatic WhatsApp messages

Booking confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number. Included in Business; +€15/month on Starter and Pro.

Reminders, receipts and campaigns go out by email. No WhatsApp or SMS advertised.^{[18] [19]}

Waitlist

Automatic over WhatsApp: a spot opens, the next student gets a message, taps “Yes” and is booked. Pro plan and above.

Waitlists on every plan: alert everyone waiting, or auto-fill the first person in line.^{[5] [20]}

Day-to-day running

Recurring weekly spots

Recurring spots: students keep their fixed weekly class and get next month’s spot before booking opens to everyone else.

Standing reservations auto-book regulars into their weekly classes, on every plan.^{[21] [4]}

SEPA Direct Debit

SEPA Direct Debit per student through Stripe, the same account you take card payments with. No GoCardless or extra gateway.

Not published. Card payments run through Stripe worldwide.

Student app

Installable app with the studio’s logo and colours, included on every plan.

Mobile web app (PWA) for studio and customers, also listed on the App Store and Google Play.^{[22] [23]}

Instructors

Unlimited instructors on every plan. Price depends on active students (50, 150 or unlimited).

Unlimited classes, passes and instructors on every plan.^[6]

Languages and support

Platform in Spanish, Catalan, English and French. Support over WhatsApp and email.

Customer-facing pages support “worldwide languages”. Company and support are English-speaking.^[24]

Your students read WhatsApp, not email

With Lorari, booking confirmations, class reminders and notices go out on WhatsApp from your studio’s own number. If a student owes money, the reminder tells them. And when a spot opens up, the next person on the waitlist gets a message: they tap “Yes” and they are booked.

Reminders people actually read
Booking confirmations and class reminders on WhatsApp, from your studio’s own number.
Payments without chasing
If a student owes money, the reminder itself tells them.
Spots that fill themselves
A spot opens, the next person on the waitlist gets a WhatsApp and books with one tap.

Messages from your own number: included in Business or €15/month on Starter and Pro. Waitlist: Pro plan and above.

How Punchpass does itNo

Reminders, receipts and campaigns go out by email. No WhatsApp or SMS advertised.^{[18] [19]}

Regular students

Every regular in their spot, every week

Recurring spots: students keep their fixed weekly class and get next month’s spot before booking opens to everyone else.

How Punchpass does itYes

Standing reservations auto-book regulars into their weekly classes, on every plan.^{[21] [4]}

Starting price

What you pay, no small print

Public monthly pricing, no lock-in and no Lorari commission. Your plan depends on your active students.

Lorari

Starter

Up to 50 active students

€16/month

Pro

Up to 150 active students

€36/month

Business

Unlimited students

€68/month

or €12 / €27 / €51 per month billed annually. + VAT.

0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).

Punchpass

Starting price: Grow $59/month, Flow $99, Pro $149 (USD). Annual billing saves 12%. New customers get 50% off the first two months.^{[1] [12] [13] [14]}
Fee per payment: No Punchpass fee on payments. You only pay Stripe’s own fee per card payment.^[3]
Contract: Month to month, cancel any time and take your data with you.^[2]
Setup fee: No setup fee listed. Importing your customer list is free.^{[7] [15]}

Punchpass

Where Punchpass is strong

Clear public pricing, month to month, with no Punchpass fee on payments.^{[1] [2] [3]}
Standing reservations and waitlists are included from the entry plan.^{[4] [5]}
Unlimited instructors, plus free help importing your customer list.^{[6] [7]}
Built-in video library and Zoom integration for online classes.^[8]

Best Software For Dance Studios · Punchpass

What users mention

Themes that come up repeatedly in public reviews. We cite the platform, never the person.

A third-party review site notes the interface could be easier to navigate.

“User interface could be streamlined for easier navigation”

Best Software For Dance Studios^[9]

Recurring memberships are not on the entry plan: they start on Flow at $99/month.

Punchpass (pricing page)^[10]

The entry plan caps automations at three.

Punchpass (pricing page)^[11]

Why Lorari

Where Lorari wins

WhatsApp confirmations and reminders from your studio’s own number, not just email.

Automatic WhatsApp waitlist: the next student taps “Yes” and is booked (Pro plan and above).

Lower entry price: €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT, with 0% Lorari commission.

SEPA Direct Debit per student through Stripe, no GoCardless or extra gateway.

Installable app with your logo and colours on every plan, in Spanish, Catalan, English and French.

Lorari fits if…

Yoga, pilates and wellness studios in Europe that want WhatsApp notifications, SEPA Direct Debit and recurring spots, billed in euros.

Punchpass fits if…

Independent studios in the US and other English-speaking markets that want a simple, email-based tool with pricing in USD.

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FAQ

How much does Punchpass cost?

Punchpass has three plans: Grow at $59/month, Flow at $99 and Pro at $149, with 12% off on annual billing and 50% off the first two months for new customers. Lorari costs €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT.

What do Punchpass reviews say?

A third-party review site praises its simplicity but notes the interface could be easier to navigate. Punchpass’s own pricing page also shows recurring memberships only from the $99 Flow plan and a cap of 3 automations on Grow.

What is a good Punchpass alternative?

If you run a studio in Europe and want WhatsApp notifications from your own number, SEPA Direct Debit per student and recurring spots, Lorari starts at €16/month + VAT. You can try it with a 14-day free trial.

How do I migrate from Punchpass to Lorari?

Download your customer data from Punchpass as a spreadsheet, then import your students into Lorari from that CSV, or even from a photo of your list. Your students’ data stays yours.

Does Punchpass send WhatsApp reminders?

Punchpass sends customizable reminder and receipt emails. Lorari sends confirmations and reminders on WhatsApp from your studio’s own number: included in Business, €15/month extra on Starter and Pro.