# Page 5 | Sawyer Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Sawyer the right Class Registration solution for you? Explore 318 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/163567/Sawyer/reviews --- Sawyer 4.5 (318) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of Sawyer ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 318 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Alison B. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great software for registrations!" August 10, 2018 5.0 I have been super impressed with the way Sawyer is adding options and new features all the time. The customer service I have received from Isabelle and the rest of the team is top-notch! Pros I love that I have all of my services in one place. It makes registration simple and easy for both my customers and myself! I also love that I can create a service once and then simply copy and paste it into my schedule. It makes customization very easy. Cons Sometimes the navigation of Sawyer Tools can be cumbersome. It would be nice to have a menu drop-down that allows access to other pages without having to go back to the main menu each time. Also, being able to add a quantity option for adult events and classes would be quite helpful. Review Source JR Joanie R. Owner/Director Performing Arts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sawyer is smart and user friendly. " September 15, 2022 5.0 I am delighted with Sawyer! It is so easy to use. I am able to spend my time focusing on my work and have the peace of mind that administration is handled swiftly, thoroughly and professionally. Pros Sawyer is so user friendly. Even for those that are less tech savvy than others. The customer service and tech support are top notch and prompt to answer any questions. Cons I have not been able to attend any of the online workshops because I have always been working when they occur. Reason for choosing Sawyer It seemed to be the most user friendly… and it is! Review Source JB John B. Owner Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sawyer works" April 16, 2024 5.0 Pros It handles the administrative and financial aspects of my business. Cons It can sometimes be a little counterintuitive to use. Review Source KG Karen G. Owner/Director Performing Arts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sawyer Product Review 2020" August 7, 2020 5.0 Its been great overall. Very happy Pros Marketplace, Easy to use/train employees, design, customer service/tech support, form fields, messaging system, coupons, pivot to online learning was incredible and easy! Cons Stripe takes too long for deposits, inablilty to copy semesters so it takes a long time to set up new ones, would love to be able to attach files in roster emails Alternatives considered [Mindbody](https://www.capterra.com/p/40229/MINDBODY/) Reason for choosing Sawyer I liked the software, design and customer service is what really sold me. Review Source MK Michele K. Owner Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love Sawyer" April 22, 2021 5.0 Amazing! Sawyer is the best POS I've used for working with children. I'm looking forward to the expansion of the Zapier add-on to automate communications to clients. Customer service is also very responsive and always helpful. Pros The software is super easy to use and provides an easy setup for camps, classes, and events! Cons Some features like birthday parties and appointments need a little more versatility and ease. I find it easier for customers to only have one step in registering versus multi steps. It would be great to have functionality on the admin side to complete certain orders. Review Source JH Joshua H. Chess Teacher Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Thankful I switched to Sawyer." April 22, 2024 5.0 Pros Very easy to enroll parents and process payments. Cons Color on the widgets should be optional. Review Source OD Olivia D. Operations Director Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazingly Helpful! " September 20, 2022 5.0 A huge benefit is having all registration in one place. Parent feedback has been awesome because it’s clear for them to use. Pros I like that it is highly customizable and easy to use. Customer service has been timely and kind. Cons Insight downloading is complicated to figure out. There’s a lot of features so there is a learning curve, not necessarily bad though! Review Source SD Scott D. Main Dude Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This makes things easier for me" April 9, 2024 4.0 It helps to know what's going on doe all of my classes. Pros Easy to access attendance for all of my classes Cons I have nothing bad to say about this product Review Source RK Rayhann K. Teacher Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My Review of Sawyer" April 22, 2024 4.0 It's pretty good and I would overall recommend it for other users. Pros One of the things I really like about Sawyer is how it saves your previous submissions for Class Notes. I use Sawyer for review sessions and letting parents know what the class was about and often times, I reuse lesson plans, so Sawyer saving previous submissions is really useful. Cons One of the things I would change about Sawyer is that in the previous submissions, it changes the format and puts it in one big paragraph. I wished it kept the format of previous submissions, but it's really not that big of a deal. Review Source MG Michelle G. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sawyer Tools for family " April 27, 2021 5.0 The customer service is great- my clients would really appreciate an app to register though. Pros Customer service, combination of this platform used with others like mail chimp and banking . Cons Some of my classes are for adults only and that can be cumbersome to register when they are already set up for their children. Alternatives considered [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/p/191978/Acuity-Scheduling/) Reason for choosing Sawyer Because I work with families and I like that a fee is only taken if I sell something and the payout frequency is great as well. Review Source TS Tyler S. Cofounder E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great tool for online camps and classes" February 8, 2022 5.0 Pros Really helpful software that made organization and signups far easier Cons There is a bit of a steep learning curve understand how all the pieces of the system fit together Review Source RA Rachel A. Owner, Educator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "New children's art class studio experience" April 27, 2021 5.0 It has aided me in organizing the type of classes I offer. Pros Once a customer is registered it is very user-friendly and easy for them to register for classes or for me to book them on their behalf. I can access customer information quickly and easily. I like that the financials are relatively simple to navigate and monitor. It has a professional appearance and I appreciate that some customizations are available by request. Cons There is a pretty steep learning curve. I would like a simpler, more direct way to book a one-on-one customer service appointment but the help desk is quick to reply to questions and concerns via email. Alternatives considered [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/p/191978/Acuity-Scheduling/) Review Source ML Megan L. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Time Saver!" July 25, 2019 5.0 Pros I love how easy it makes for our patrons to sign up for our classes. We used to do everything by hand, take payments over the phone.... but now this system gives the ownership of the registration process over to the patrons. It's saved us so much time. Now we can get back to the work we need to get done without wasting time over paperwork. Cons I feel like the process of adding semesters and activities could be streamlined a little better. And I wish we could just choose every date of our classes instead of it being an automated feature. Our schedules change quite a bit so sometimes we may have a weekly class on Mondays, but some weeks it changes to Tuesday or the start time may change. It doesn't let you fix any of that which is frustrating. Review Source GJ Garry J. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A breath of fresh air" April 15, 2024 4.0 Pros The thing I like most about Sawyer is all the information that is accessible without too much effort. Cons I really have no complaints about Sawyer. Review Source CV Carley V. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The Nest" January 27, 2022 4.0 Pros I like that it’s catered to children activities Cons Having to make a listing then schedule it is a little tiresome. In the “upcoming” tab it would be nice to have an option to block off certain dates as a business so that you can keep important events that only business owners need to know about. So that it allows you to keep track of things going on outside of things booked through sawyer. Would love if the software could sinc to google calendar!! Review Source MR Meg R. Owner/Teacher Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "❤️ Sawyer Tools" August 8, 2019 5.0 Customer service is outstanding. I like that the confirmation emails they are automatically sent to clients when they sign up. Software looks fresh and modern. Pros I’ve been running a sewing school for 14 years. Incorporating Sawyer Tools has changed my life for the better. I was bogged down with juggling sign ups, keeping class lists current, collecting tuition, tracking financials, sending updates and notices to parents, and so much more. Sawyer Tools takes care of all these tasks in one easy to use platform. Cons I would like to be able to have clients sign up and pay for birthday parties without a lot of back ad forth via emails. I would also like to be able to edit more if the client info from my end. For instance adding student allergies , etc. Reason for choosing Sawyer cost/function Review Source YM Yvette M. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Sawyer for the WIN!!!" April 18, 2024 5.0 Pros Everything is so easy to navigate and set up my classes. It’s user friendly for my customers. Cons I don’t really have anything that I speak of…Sawyer has been great! Switched from [Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/) I needed a system that would integrate with my website and was user friendly. Review Source CK Christie K. Owner/Director Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great software." April 23, 2021 5.0 Sawyer has been an upgrade for registering students for our classes, camps and clubs for my business saving me a lot of time. The software makes it easy for returning clients to create accounts and store information and new clients to browse our offerings. It has also added a lot of convenience for teachers to have access to rosters automatically. Sawyer has been a great step toward automation for administration to allow our classes and teachers to stay fully engaged and focused on teaching students. Pros After a little training, Sawyer is relatively easy to use. The software makes it easy to create offerings and allow parents or students to register themselves and have all of the information in one place. It has defiantly helped my business become more efficient and freed up administrative time for other important projects to grow our business and reach more students. Sawyer also has the potential to open doors for students from other parts of the country with its centralized marketplace. Cons The software integrates well into my website but still has a lot of its own branding on information and registration pages. It would be great if this were a little more subtle as to not confuse new clients about who actually provides the classes. The software can be unintuitive at times but once you’ve used it a bit, things flow easier. Review Source RM Rachel M. Founder Food Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Why I like Sawyer for my Business" September 26, 2018 4.0 Positive, Forward Thinking, Clean, Professional, Understands Enrichment Classes, Oppertunities to Grow you business using their product. Pros Sawyer "gets" my business. It is nice to have a platform that has already thought of what I need for my enrichment class platforms. I have worked with other online registration platforms, the interface is not as clean and beautiful as Sawyer and it required more time spent on my end customizing. Also, Sawyer sends payments DAILY rather than twice a month - which is huge for a small business. Cons Like anything new, it takes time to get used to the functions and how to set everything up. But if you do it well the first time, you will only need to go back to make minor edits for each class. The customer service is TOP NOTCH! This was a HUGE reason I did not get frustrated in those early days of set-up. It took time, but I had assistance at my fingertips whenever I called. Shout our to our support staff Review Source AG Alejandro G. CEO Sports Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Overall good but expensive " September 15, 2022 5.0 Very good. Service helped me out a lot but very expensive. Pros Everything from online registration to seeing participants on the calendar is top notch. Cons Very expensive. Annual fee + each transaction fees, + monthly fees? Very big chance we will discontinue after the first year. If Sawyer can eliminate one of these transactions we would most likely remain with them. Reason for choosing Sawyer Initial presentation was well delivered. Review Source KB Katie B. Director Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Beautiful with potential" July 16, 2020 4.0 I really love it, the team has been wonderful and I have recommended the program because it is great and can become better. Pros It's beautiful, intuitive for parent to use, modular so it can be used effectively semester after semester. Cons I love Sawyer but a few things I'd love to see (and I'd pay more for) are: Payment plans applied to cart, not individual activities. Data management and sorting ability in Sawyer instead of having to export data then sorting it. Easier way to communicate (email) contacts in bulk through Sawyer. The field "grades" should be included in addition to age since more schools are using the program. Pages load super slow because it's so beautiful, maybe have a mode where it isn't so pretty for admin so we can work (create activities, schedule, and finances) faster. Review Source AG Audrey G. General Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Should have made the switch sooner" April 27, 2021 5.0 Pros Sawyer is simple for our customers and staff to use. Parents can now register themselves and all their kids and see their family’s schedule all in one place. Also if someone is signing up late Sawyer prorates their registration fees. We use to do all of this manually. Finally our admin can work on making our programs better, instead of redundant menial tasks. Cons For staff page loading can be slow. The page navigation could be simpler, and breadcrumbs could be more useful. They’re continually revising the staff interface though. Switched from [Mindbody](https://www.capterra.com/p/40229/MINDBODY/) MINDBODY is very powerful, but more than we needed. Plus it’s not user intuitive for parents to register their kid(s) for programs. Review Source CG Christie G. Art Instructor Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An Instructor must have" February 1, 2022 5.0 I love it! I check in often to see what my enrollment numbers are. Allows me to decide if I need to promote my classes more or leave as is. Having access to students is great through the messaging capabilities as well. Pros Really keeps the instructors in the know of enrollment and give access to emailing students as well. Keeps business personal out of every mundane task and allows responsibility to be more on instructors. Cons The email addresses aren’t always up to date or the best contact. Review Source AD Anissa D. executive Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "We love Sawyer Tools" February 8, 2022 5.0 It's been great having and using Sawyer. It has given us the tools we have been searching for. Pros Using Sawyer Tools has made our day to day operations much easier. Cons On monthly payments, we cannot see the semester total. Also, there seems a lot of clicks to find the client/customer Reason for choosing Sawyer n/a Review Source BH Beth H. owner Sports Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sawyer as a class registration system " February 20, 2023 5.0 Pros Customer support is superb. Liked that it linked with constant contact.Like the easy of use of the customer.Liked the fact that it automates everything. Cons Intergration at first was hard but once it's in it's very easy.Would like a mass class text feature.Would like sibling discounts to be applied even if registering for different classes. Reason for choosing Sawyer Better customer service and features. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.