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AMES vs Jackrabbit

An established class management platform with vertical-specific products for dance, gymnastics, swim, and more — serving 6,000+ organisations across 28 countries.

Multi-activity operators switch to AMES to consolidate fragmented Jackrabbit products into one unified platform with a modern interface, UK-native compliance tools, and transparent pricing.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A detailed look at how AMES and Jackrabbitcompare across the features that matter most to children's activity providers.

Booking & Scheduling

FeatureAMESJackrabbit
Online class booking
Waitlist management
Multi-venue scheduling
Make-up lesson managementLimited
Unified multi-activity scheduling
Drag-and-drop timetable builder

Payment Processing

FeatureAMESJackrabbit
Online card payments
Direct debit (GoCardless)
GBP / UK payment gateways
Automated payment reminders
Pro-rata calculationsLimited
Childcare voucher support

Communication

FeatureAMESJackrabbit
Email notifications
SMS messaging
Dedicated parent portal
Two-way in-app messaging
Automated progress notifications
Broadcast to class/group

Reporting & Analytics

FeatureAMESJackrabbit
Revenue reporting
Attendance tracking
Real-time analytics dashboardBasic
Retention & churn analysis
Unified cross-activity reporting
Data export

Teaching & Progression

FeatureAMESJackrabbit
Skill progression tracking
Digital registers
Parent-visible progress reports
Custom assessment frameworksLimited
Badge/award management
Unified progression across activities

Compliance & Safety

FeatureAMESJackrabbit
DBS check tracking (UK)
UK qualification management
Medical/allergy records
Emergency contacts
GDPR complianceLimited
Automated compliance alerts

Why Operators Switch to AMES

Activity providers across the UK are moving from Jackrabbit to AMES. Here is what makes the difference.

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One platform for every activity

Jackrabbit sells separate products for dance, gymnastics, swim, and other activities. Running two programmes means two logins, two billing systems, and two parent portals. AMES is a single unified platform — one login, one dashboard, one invoice, regardless of how many activity types you run.

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Built for the UK market

Jackrabbit is a US product with USD pricing, US payment gateways, and limited awareness of UK compliance requirements. AMES is designed for UK operators: GBP pricing, GoCardless direct debit, DBS check tracking, Ofsted tools, and GDPR compliance baked in from day one.

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Modern interface that staff actually use

Jackrabbit's interfaces reflect design patterns from the early 2010s — dense navigation and multi-step workflows. AMES is built with a modern, mobile-first UI that your admin team and instructors can use without training.

4

Transparent, revenue-share pricing

Jackrabbit charges per student and requires separate licences for each activity product. Costs grow unpredictably as your business scales. AMES uses a revenue-share model — no monthly fee, no per-student charge. You pay nothing until you earn, and one small % covers all activities, all features, and all users.

Pricing at a Glance

Transparent pricing so you can make an informed decision.

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AMES

No monthly fee — revenue-share only

Revenue-share model. No monthly fee. GBP pricing, UK payment methods and compliance built in.

Jackrabbit

$49–$169/month (USD)

Student-count based pricing in USD. Separate product licences required for each activity type.

Switching Is Easier Than You Think

Moving from Jackrabbit to AMES does not mean starting from scratch. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business.

1

Book a demo

See AMES in action with a personalised walkthrough tailored to your activity type and business size.

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Free data migration

Our team migrates your existing customer data, class schedules, and booking history from Jackrabbit at no extra cost.

3

Go live with confidence

We provide onboarding support, staff training, and a dedicated contact to ensure a smooth transition.

Free data migration included with every plan

See AMES in Action

Ready to see how AMES can replace Jackrabbit and transform the way you run your activity business? Book a free demo today.