AMES vs Sawyer
A US-based booking platform for children's activity providers, popular with enrichment programmes and camps in North America.
UK-based providers choose AMES over Sawyer for native UK payment support (GBP, GoCardless, direct debit), compliance with UK regulations, and features tailored to British activity frameworks.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
A detailed look at how AMES and Sawyercompare across the features that matter most to children's activity providers.
Booking & Scheduling
Payment Processing
Communication
Reporting & Analytics
Teaching & Progression
Compliance & Safety
Why Operators Switch to AMES
Activity providers across the UK are moving from Sawyer to AMES. Here is what makes the difference.
Built for the UK market
Sawyer is designed for the US market with USD pricing, US payment gateways, and American terminology. AMES speaks your language with GBP, GoCardless direct debit, childcare vouchers, and UK-specific compliance tools.
UK framework support
Track progression through Swim England stages, RAD dance grades, British Gymnastics awards, and other UK governing body frameworks. Sawyer has no awareness of these British standards.
GDPR and UK compliance
AMES is built for UK data protection regulations, DBS tracking, and Ofsted requirements. Sawyer is designed around US privacy laws and background check systems that do not apply in the UK.
Local payment methods
Support GoCardless direct debit, childcare vouchers, and GBP pricing. Sawyer processes payments through US-focused gateways and does not support UK-specific payment methods.
Pricing at a Glance
Transparent pricing so you can make an informed decision.
AMES
Revenue-share model. No monthly fee. GBP pricing, UK payment methods. AMES earns a small % of payments processed.
Sawyer
USD pricing. US-focused payment processing. Higher tiers for advanced features.
Switching Is Easier Than You Think
Moving from Sawyer to AMES does not mean starting from scratch. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business.
Book a demo
See AMES in action with a personalised walkthrough tailored to your activity type and business size.
Free data migration
Our team migrates your existing customer data, class schedules, and booking history from Sawyer at no extra cost.
Go live with confidence
We provide onboarding support, staff training, and a dedicated contact to ensure a smooth transition.
See AMES in Action
Ready to see how AMES can replace Sawyer and transform the way you run your activity business? Book a free demo today.
