Free Trial — UK Swim School Software

Full access — not a feature-limited demo

Every ClassBase trial includes access to the complete platform. No locked modules, no upgrade prompts, no artificial restrictions. You get the same software as paying customers.

Term Scheduling

Create terms, build your weekly timetable, auto-generate sessions and manage holidays. The backbone of your swim school.

GoCardless Direct Debit

Automated term-fee collection. Parents set up mandates in the portal, you run batch invoice collection in a few clicks.

Parent Portal

Parents view class schedules, track progress, set up Direct Debit mandates and receive messages — all from their own portal.

Private Pool Hire

Public booking calendar, Stripe payments and recurring bookings — run alongside your swim lessons from the same dashboard.

Progress Tracking

Swim England Learn to Swim framework built in. Track skill assessments, badge progression and share results with parents.

Reporting & Analytics

Revenue, attendance, enrolment and capacity reports. Know exactly how your swim school is performing at a glance.

9,999 student trial limit

Most swim school software trials cap you at 10–50 students, making it impossible to properly evaluate the platform with real data. ClassBase gives you a 9,999 student limit on every trial.

Most swim schools have fewer than 500 students — your trial is effectively unlimited.

9,999

Student limit

All

Features included

£0

No card required

5 things to try in your first session

You can have ClassBase running your swim school inside 30 minutes. Here is where to start.

1

Create your first term and classes

Set your term dates, add your weekly classes, and ClassBase generates every session automatically.
2

Connect GoCardless and test DD collection

Link your GoCardless account and run a test invoice. See exactly how automated payment collection works.
3

Invite a parent to the portal

Send a portal invite and see the experience from a parent's perspective — class schedule, progress updates and DD mandate setup.
4

Set up a pool hire product

Create a booking product and see the public calendar in action. Stripe payments, buffer time and availability — all configured in minutes.
5

Import your existing data

Bring your students, classes and enrolments from SwimBiz, Wix or a spreadsheet. The import wizard handles the mapping for you.

ClassBase weekly class schedule showing a swim school timetable

ClassBase customer management and data import interface

Bring your SwimBiz or spreadsheet data during your trial

Switching swim school software is stressful. ClassBase makes it painless with built-in import tools that handle the hard work for you — completely free during your trial.

SwimBiz CSV import — export from SwimBiz, upload to ClassBase. Students, classes and enrolments mapped automatically.
Wix Bookings API sync — connect your Wix API key and pull contacts, bookings and memberships directly.
GoCardless mandate sync — if you already use GoCardless, import your existing DD mandates so parents don't need to re-authorise.
Spreadsheet upload — CSV template for any data source. Map columns in the wizard and import.

Switching from SwimBiz? Read the migration guide

Simple, flat pricing when you're ready

No per-student fees. No hidden charges. All features included on every plan. Monthly billing via GoCardless — cancel any time.

Starter

£25/mo

Up to 150 students

All features included
Unlimited staff accounts
GoCardless & Stripe

Pro

£49/mo

Up to 500 students

All features included
Unlimited staff accounts
GoCardless & Stripe

Enterprise

£79/mo

Unlimited students

All features included
Unlimited staff accounts
GoCardless & Stripe

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free trial for swim school software?

Yes. ClassBase offers a free trial with full access to every feature — term scheduling, GoCardless Direct Debit, parent portal, progress tracking, private pool hire and more. No credit card is required to start, and the trial includes a 9,999 student limit so you can properly evaluate the platform with real data.

Do I need a credit card to start a ClassBase trial?

No. You can sign up and start using ClassBase immediately without entering any payment details. When you're ready to move to a paid plan, billing is handled via GoCardless Variable Direct Debit — the same payment method your swim school parents will use.

How long is the ClassBase trial?

The ClassBase trial has no fixed time limit. You can take as long as you need to set up your classes, import your data and explore the platform. When you're ready to go live, simply choose a plan and set up your Direct Debit mandate.

Can I import my existing data during the trial?

Absolutely. ClassBase includes a built-in data import tool that supports SwimBiz CSV exports, Wix Bookings API sync and generic spreadsheet uploads. You can migrate your students, classes, enrolments and even GoCardless mandates during your trial — completely free.

What happens at the end of the trial?

Nothing dramatic. Your data stays exactly where it is. When you're ready, choose a plan (from £25/month) and set up a GoCardless Direct Debit. If you decide ClassBase isn't for you, your account simply becomes read-only — no surprise charges, no data deletion.

Is ClassBase GDPR compliant?

Yes. ClassBase is built in the UK, priced in GBP, and fully GDPR compliant. All data is processed and stored within the UK. The platform includes role-based access controls, audit logging and tenant-isolated data — meaning your swim school's data is completely separate from every other ClassBase customer.

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