iSplash Alternative
Looking for an iSplash alternative?
AMES is swim school management software that runs on a pure revenue-share model — no monthly subscription, no per-student fees. If iSplash's pricing structure or manual absence workflows are causing friction, here's how AMES compares.
TL;DR
iSplash is a capable swim school platform with a traditional subscription model. AMES takes a different approach: no monthly fee, automated absence-to-credit workflows, and a parent portal designed to reduce admin overhead. If you process payments through the platform, AMES's revenue-share model typically costs less — and aligns our incentives with yours.
Why schools switch
The friction points that drive the search
You're paying every month whether classes run or not
A fixed monthly subscription means you're paying in quiet months, school holidays, and periods with low enrolment. AMES only earns when you collect payments — our incentives are aligned with yours.
Absence workflows are still manual
Most swim school platforms let you record an absence. AMES automates what happens next: a credit is generated, the parent is notified, and they can book a replacement session themselves — without staff intervention.
Parents are emailing you for things they should self-serve
The Connect portal gives parents visibility of their bookings, credits, absences, and payment history. Fewer questions to your front desk means less admin for your team.
Payment collection is fragmented across tools
AMES Pay brings card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and GoCardless direct debit into one system. Credits, top-ups, and replacement booking payments all flow through the same place.
Side by side
AMES vs iSplash
Pricing
Pay when your parents pay — not before
iSplash charges a monthly subscription that runs whether you're at full capacity or in a quiet period. AMES works on a pure revenue-share model: a small processing fee on each successful payment collected through the platform. If nothing's collected, nothing's owed.
For a school processing £8,000/month in class fees, the economics typically favour AMES over subscription-based alternatives — with no upfront commitment required to find out.
- No monthly subscription
- No per-student or per-class fees
- No setup fees
- Revenue-share only on successful payments
Sample comparison
Swim school, 120 students
Estimates based on publicly available information. Verify current iSplash pricing directly. AMES rate shared on request.
AMES is a great fit if...
- You want software costs to scale with revenue, not against it
- You're processing card or direct debit payments through the platform
- Your team spends time manually handling absence requests and replacements
- Parents frequently ask about credits, balances, or booking history
- You're running a swim school, dance studio, or martial arts academy in the UK
iSplash may be a better fit if...
- You prefer a predictable fixed monthly cost over variable transaction fees
- You don't collect payments through your management platform
- You're already deeply integrated with iSplash's specific workflows
- You require features AMES hasn't yet built for your use case
Switching
What moving looks like
Most schools are running live classes within a day of going live on AMES. We help you import your member data so you're not rebuilding from scratch, and walk you through configuration during onboarding.
Import members
We help migrate student and parent data from your existing system.
Configure classes
Set up your schedule, pricing, and capacity rules with onboarding support.
Go live
Parents connect through the new portal. You run your first live register.
