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Spotlock

Programs & experiences, with booking built in

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Sawyer

Children’s activities and family registration

Typical fit
SpotlockPrograms, classes, experiences and prepaid access
SawyerChildren’s activities and family registration
Calendar & scheduling
SpotlockBookable calendar with live availability. Month, week, day and agenda views; embed it on your website.
SawyerActivity calendar with daily rosters.
Pricing model
SpotlockNo monthly subscription; platform fee on paid bookings plus Stripe processing
SawyerSubscription; Launch, Grow and Scale. Marketplace fees and payment costs need separate review.
Classes & courses
SpotlockIndividual sessions and complete-program enrollment
SawyerCamps and semesters; multiday semesters on Grow and Scale.
Website booking
SpotlockHosted pages, booking buttons and embedded widgets
SawyerWebsite widgets; self-serve widget editing on Grow and Scale.
Passes & memberships
SpotlockPrepaid access; renew with another purchase
SawyerClass packs; memberships on Grow and Scale.
Attendance
SpotlockQR ticket check-in and staff roster lookup
SawyerRosters and attendance/check-in/out.
Waitlists
SpotlockWaitlist signup; joining does not reserve a place
SawyerConfirm the workflow and plan with Sawyer.
Explore the details before you decide.More about Sawyer
What matters to you
Your business, your way

Spotlock

Programs & experiences, with booking built in

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Bookwhen

Scheduled classes, courses and group activities

Typical fit
SpotlockPrograms, classes, experiences and prepaid access
BookwhenScheduled classes, courses and group activities
Calendar & scheduling
SpotlockBookable calendar with live availability. Month, week, day and agenda views; embed it on your website.
BookwhenEvent schedules connected to a public booking page.
Pricing model
SpotlockNo monthly subscription; platform fee on paid bookings plus Stripe processing
BookwhenFree tier for free events; paid subscriptions with booking, team and page limits. Processing is separate.
Classes & courses
SpotlockIndividual sessions and complete-program enrollment
BookwhenClasses and courses with multiple booking-page allowances by plan.
Website booking
SpotlockHosted pages, booking buttons and embedded widgets
BookwhenIframe or API website integration.
Passes & memberships
SpotlockPrepaid access; renew with another purchase
BookwhenPasses and memberships on Standard and Plus.
Attendance
SpotlockQR ticket check-in and staff roster lookup
BookwhenAttendance tracking on Standard and Plus.
Waitlists
SpotlockWaitlist signup; joining does not reserve a place
BookwhenWaiting lists on Standard and Plus.
Explore the details before you decide.More about Bookwhen
What matters to you
Your business, your way

Spotlock

Programs & experiences, with booking built in

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Eventbrite

Public events and ticket discovery

Typical fit
SpotlockPrograms, classes, experiences and prepaid access
EventbritePublic events and ticket discovery
Calendar & scheduling
SpotlockBookable calendar with live availability. Month, week, day and agenda views; embed it on your website.
EventbriteRecurring events with multiple dates and time slots.
Pricing model
SpotlockNo monthly subscription; platform fee on paid bookings plus Stripe processing
EventbriteFree tickets have no ticketing fees; paid tickets incur fees. Optional promotion costs extra.
Classes & courses
SpotlockIndividual sessions and complete-program enrollment
EventbriteEvent ticketing; assess your multi-session enrollment requirements separately.
Website booking
SpotlockHosted pages, booking buttons and embedded widgets
EventbriteEmbedded event checkout and ticket buttons.
Passes & memberships
SpotlockPrepaid access; renew with another purchase
EventbriteVerify your exact pass or subscription workflow with Eventbrite.
Attendance
SpotlockQR ticket check-in and staff roster lookup
EventbriteOrganizer app and mobile check-in.
Waitlists
SpotlockWaitlist signup; joining does not reserve a place
EventbriteWaitlists listed in the organizer toolkit.
Explore the details before you decide.More about Eventbrite
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Your business, your way

Spotlock

Programs & experiences, with booking built in

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Acuity Scheduling

Appointments, calendars and service businesses

Typical fit
SpotlockPrograms, classes, experiences and prepaid access
Acuity SchedulingAppointments, calendars and service businesses
Calendar & scheduling
SpotlockBookable calendar with live availability. Month, week, day and agenda views; embed it on your website.
Acuity SchedulingAppointment calendars with availability and scheduling limits.
Pricing model
SpotlockNo monthly subscription; platform fee on paid bookings plus Stripe processing
Acuity SchedulingPaid subscription tiers; calendar counts and advanced features vary. Payment processing is separate.
Classes & courses
SpotlockIndividual sessions and complete-program enrollment
Acuity SchedulingAppointments and class scheduling.
Website booking
SpotlockHosted pages, booking buttons and embedded widgets
Acuity SchedulingOnline scheduler; verify embedding and website requirements for your setup.
Passes & memberships
SpotlockPrepaid access; renew with another purchase
Acuity SchedulingPackages and subscriptions on Standard/Growing and Premium/Powerhouse; subscriptions require Stripe or Square.
Attendance
SpotlockQR ticket check-in and staff roster lookup
Acuity SchedulingConfirm any QR admission requirement with Acuity.
Waitlists
SpotlockWaitlist signup; joining does not reserve a place
Acuity SchedulingAppointment waitlist on Standard and Premium.
Explore the details before you decide.More about Acuity Scheduling

Compared by Spotlock · Updated 2026-10-17. Features and prices vary by plan. Check the links below for the latest details. “Confirm” means we haven’t verified that feature.

A closer look

Spotlock vs Sawyer

Consider Sawyer when family-specific administration matters: sibling discounts, pickup add-ons, and camp deposits are documented features, with some requiring higher plans.

What to check

Compare the subscription, marketplace participation and parent booking fees—not just the headline monthly price.

Where Spotlock differs

Spotlock supports classes and complete programs. If your business needs sibling discounts, pickup management or camp deposits, compare those specific workflows before switching.

Sources: Sawyer plans and features · Website integration · Calendar and scheduling

Spotlock vs Bookwhen

Consider Bookwhen when a subscription with defined monthly booking limits suits your business. Its pricing page also documents ticket transfers, vouchers and Zoom integration.

What to check

Check your expected booking volume, staff count and number of booking pages against the selected tier.

Where Spotlock differs

Spotlock uses a paid-booking fee model without a monthly subscription. Compare the total at your actual sales volume; a subscription can cost less for some businesses.

Sources: Bookwhen plans and features · Calendar and scheduling

Spotlock vs Eventbrite

Consider Eventbrite when discovery through an event marketplace and event promotion are central to your acquisition plan.

What to check

Review local ticketing fees, who pays them and optional advertising spend. Embedded ticket sales use Eventbrite Payment Processing.

Where Spotlock differs

Spotlock combines an owned booking page with classes, programs and prepaid access. It does not promise an Eventbrite-sized discovery audience. Bring your own audience and compare the actual checkout experience.

Sources: Eventbrite plans and features · Website integration · Calendar and scheduling

Spotlock vs Acuity Scheduling

Consider Acuity when appointment scheduling is the core workflow. Its plans document intake forms, reminders and multiple payment-provider options.

What to check

Choose a plan based on calendar count and whether you need packages, recurring billing or text reminders.

Where Spotlock differs

Spotlock combines booking and admission with prepaid access. Acuity’s subscriptions are worth considering if automatic recurring billing is central to your business.

Sources: Acuity Scheduling plans and features · Calendar and scheduling · Package and subscription rules