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AMES vs Swimphony

An award-winning UK swim management platform with poolside-first design, serving private lessons, school swimming, and franchise operators.

Providers choose AMES when they need transparent pricing, multi-activity support, and a single platform covering teaching, parent engagement, and compliance — not just swim school administration.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

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

Booking & Scheduling

FeatureAMESSwimphony
Online class booking
Waitlist management
Multi-venue scheduling
Multi-activity support (dance, gymnastics, football)
Make-up lesson managementLimited
Franchise & multi-site management

Payment Processing

FeatureAMESSwimphony
Online card payments
Automated recurring billing
Membership management
No fixed monthly fee
Transparent published pricing
Pro-rata calculationsUnknown

Communication

FeatureAMESSwimphony
Parent portal
Automated communications
Two-way in-app messaging
Poolside/teacher app
Broadcast announcementsLimited
Progress update notifications

Reporting & Analytics

FeatureAMESSwimphony
Back-office reporting
Attendance analytics
Retention & churn insights
Real-time analytics dashboard
AI-powered analytics
Custom report builder

Teaching & Progression

FeatureAMESSwimphony
Custom swim frameworks
Skill progression tracking
Parent-visible progress reports
Poolside digital registers
Multi-activity teaching frameworks
Certificate & award management

Compliance & Safety

FeatureAMESSwimphony
DBS check tracking
Qualification expiry alerts
Medical/allergy records
Emergency contacts
Photo consent management
Safeguarding compliance tools

Why Operators Switch to AMES

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

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Transparent pricing you can plan around

Swimphony does not publish its pricing — you need to contact their sales team for a quote, making it impossible to budget without a sales conversation. AMES publishes no monthly fee at all: you pay a small % of payments processed. No surprises, no negotiation required.

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One platform for every activity, not just swimming

Swimphony is an exceptional swim platform, but it only does swimming. If your business evolves to include dance, gymnastics, football, or any of the other 11 activity types AMES supports, you would need a second platform. AMES grows with you.

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Safeguarding and compliance as standard

Swimphony focuses on the swim school workflow. AMES adds DBS check tracking, qualification expiry alerts, photo consent management, and safeguarding compliance tools — the full picture for any UK provider working with children.

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AI-powered for modern operators

AMES includes AI-powered analytics, smart communications, and automation tools that help you run a more efficient programme. Swimphony has no AI capabilities, leaving you to handle insight and admin manually.

Pricing at a Glance

Transparent pricing so you can make an informed decision.

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AMES

Free to use — % fee on payments via AMES Pay

No monthly fee. Fully transparent pricing. AMES earns a small % of payments processed via AMES Pay.

Swimphony

Not publicly listed — contact for quote

Pricing is not published. Typically enterprise-leaning, often bundled with LA/leisure operator contracts. Expect significant costs for private swim schools.

Switching Is Easier Than You Think

Moving from Swimphony 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 Swimphony 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 Swimphony and transform the way you run your activity business? Book a free demo today.