# Popsicle Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Popsicle Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Class Registration products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/147867/Simply-Afterschool --- # Popsicle Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Popsicle ## What is Popsicle? Popsicle is after school registration software that enables paperless enrollment, payments, and rostering for enrichment programs, camps, and aftercare. The software replaces manual paperwork with automated digital tools for registration, payment processing, communications, attendance tracking, and reporting. Popsicle aims to help program directors spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focusing on program delivery and quality. The software provides customizable forms, integrated payment processing, messaging tools, attendance tracking, and analytics reporting to give programs efficient and tailored management solutions. ## What is Popsicle used for? [Class Registration](https://www.capterra.com/class-registration-software/)[Registration](https://www.capterra.com/registration-software/)[Camp Management](https://www.capterra.com/camp-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 20 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 85% Neutral 10% Negative 5% Starting price Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... ## Popsicle alternatives Highest Rated [4.8 (225)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148885/Corsizio/reviews/) Starting price $0.15 Per User, Per Month [4.5 (318)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163567/Sawyer/reviews/) Starting price $129.00 Per User, Per Month [4.6 (743)](https://www.capterra.com/p/93349/Jackrabbit-Dance/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month [4.5 (123)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141309/Jumbula/reviews/) Starting price $15.00 Per User, Per Month [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/147867/Simply-Afterschool/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Online Registration 4.3 (10) 80.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Real-time registration over the web Class Registration 4.7 (7) 71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Online registration for classes Attendee Tracking 4.2 (6) 50.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A list of registered participants Marketing Automation 3.6 (5) 80.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automate workflows and trigger campaigns based on customer actions Payment Processing 4.0 (5) 60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Customizable Forms 4.5 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Popsicle 76 features Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups A list of registered participants Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Create, update, and manage bookings, itineraries, and reservations Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Online registration for classes Schedule in-person or online classes Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Manage, organize, and store contact information Accept and process credit card transactions Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Alter the layout and content of reports Import and export data to and from software applications Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions Electronically collect payments for goods or services Create and send email blasts/campaigns Pre-made examples and templates for emails Online portal where employees can access and track their own information Confirmation of the enrollment of a student in a course, class, activity, or program Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications A list of events with their respective dates Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Online registration for events Plan an event's time and location Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization The software is designed for summer camps Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location Register a group/batch of attendees Software designed for private/independent schools Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools Automate workflows and trigger campaigns based on customer actions Manage health, disease, care and case management functions from a central location Access software remotely via mobile devices Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service Book meetings and appointments through a website or digital platform Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors Create new forms and/or use ready-made online form templates Accept and process online payment transactions Real-time registration over the web In-person, onsite registration Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more Online gateway through which parents and students can view material and communicate with teachers Manage plans with a set payment schedule that help customers pay outstanding debt Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Process of managing several related projects or business activities to achieve organizational goals Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action Receive data and information in real time Active reporting of data and metrics Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service Oversee the process of issuing refunds Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Send messages via SMS Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period Record, update and manage waiting lists Seamlessly integrates with 3rd party websites Features 4.3 (19) 4.3 Based on 19 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (16) ### Starting price Free trial available Value for money 4.8 (16) 4.8 Based on 16 reviews ## Integrations [ Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/)[ QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)[ Google Analytics 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/177042/Google-Analytics/)[ Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/)[ Zapier](https://www.capterra.com/p/130182/Zapier/)[ Blackbaud CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/178085/Blackbaud-CRM/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.8 (18) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.8 (18) 4.8 Based on 18 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 20 reviews Filter by rating 5(13) 4(4) 3(2) 2(0) 1(1) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent HB Hannah B. Program Coordinator and Administrator Environmental Services ### "We Love Popsicle!!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 31, 2025 Popsicle has been an absolute godsend to our organization. We have struggled in the past with paper registration and forms for parents/guardians to fill in by hand, turn in, and keep track off. This platform has eliminated the need for us to spend countless hours on the back end of registration. We can focus more on our programming, and less on the administration end. I cannot recommend Popsicle enough and thank them for providing us this program and for all the assistance they have and continue to provide. Pros This platform was exactly what we were hoping to find for our summer camp registration. It is so easy to create and just as easy for parents to navigate. The capabilities to email parents/guardians with one button and replicate registrations for next year are time-saving features that are critical for our small non-profit organization. Outside of the Popsicle platform itself, I have never had better customer service experience in my life. \[sensitive content hidden\] are responsively, proactive, and have helped resolve any questions or issues we had in building the registration. They have continued to reach out just to check in our progress. Cons Any features that are not part of the platform, the Popsicle team has been more than happy to work with us to brainstorm solutions. We have zero complaints! Alternatives considered [ActiveCampaign](https://www.capterra.com/p/79367/ActiveCampaign/) [Campium](https://www.capterra.com/p/124411/CampiumDB/) [NetCamps](https://www.capterra.com/p/149535/NetCamps/) [SignUpGenius](https://www.capterra.com/p/135392/SignUpGenius/) [Sportsman Web](https://www.capterra.com/p/140072/SportsMan-SQL/) Reasons for choosing Popsicle Initially on our registration platform search, we looked into several options and even crossed out Popsicle due to it being over our small budget. When we did the demo, it had all the features and more we were looking for. We were amazed with the ease of use for admin and also parents/registrants. FELC was offered a generous contract offer to bring the platform into our budget range. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and continue to be impressed with their customer service and support. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor February 3, 2025 Thank you so much for your review Hannah! We are so thankful that you are loving every single aspect of Popsicle. If you need anything, you know how to reach us! - Popsicle Team MB Meghna B. Registrar, Reception, After School and Summer Program Coorindator Education Management ### "Popsicle - an easy auxiliary program tool " 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 November 6, 2024 Overall, I am happy with Popsicle. We also used Popsicle all of last year for a special lunch program where parents needed to sign their children up to have the lunch. I wish there were ways to customize certain places within Popsicle for things that are specific for our school. Pros Popsicle is very easy to work in. It is visually appealing and is very easy to navigate. Our parents typically do not have any issues with going into the website and enrolling for after school classes, summer camps, or after care days. Cons Popsicle does not have an app. This is difficult for our parents as they have to log onto a website and many times most parents are enrolling on the go on their phones. With the website, we have had some issues with the parents having to clear cookies, the "forgot my password" does not work, and when a class is added to a cart it takes a long time for it to clear before they can change anything in the cart. Reasons for choosing Popsicle We felt Popsicle was the most user friendly and the initial tech we worked with was very thorough. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor November 14, 2024 Hey Meghna! We appreciate the review. Popsicle is always updating to users requests. We are actively looking to solve some of these issues. Thank you! Popsicle Team RT Rachel T. School Leader Child Day Care Services ### "Wonderful Experience" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 16, 2024 Pros How easy the app is to work. It is also easy to help parents sign up and help them navigate/ trouble shoot some of their issues. Cons The amount of emails. I enjoy knowing that parents have signed up but there are so many. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Rachel, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well.  Best regards, Popsicle Team SS Sophie S. Assistant Director Education Management ### "Field of Dreams- Edgewater" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 16, 2024 Popsicle was a new platform to me starting December 2023. I have enjoyed using it, but I wish it connected to our Procare app. Pros I like how it separates the classes out, gives confirmation of payment, and is user friendly. Cons I would like the messaging system to be more user friendly. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Sophie, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well.  We are working with connectivity on several different platforms. Stay tuned for updates!  Best regards, Popsicle Team CM Cindy M. School Leader Child Day Care Services ### "Easy to Use" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 16, 2024 It has been okay and I enjoy sending the email's through the site itself. Pros It is very easy to navigate and use the website. I love being able to send emails through the site directly. Cons To many emails. I would like to only receive emails only when someone new enrolls in a class Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Cindy, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well.  Best regards, Popsicle Team ES Elizabeth S. Director of After School and Auxiliary Programs Education Management ### "Popsicle Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 16, 2024 Overall positive but some frustrating moments per above. Pros It has helped me with the admin part of running my 43 weekly after school classes and one auxiliary program so far. Been a time saver, helped with organization, parent communications, and some of the logistics of the registration process. Customer support has mostly been excellent and timely. Cons I had been told during the sales pitch phase that there was an ACH option for parents to pay with only a 1% fee rather than the higher credit card fee. I had also been told initially that our parent and student data would be imported from Blackbaud and it turns out that both those things I was told and that were part of our decision to try popsicle, were not correct or true. On August 1 all boys registered in Popsicle were automatically promoted a grade and I was not told that that would happen so it caused a big mess I am still dealing with where families who registered before Aug 1, now have their boys listed in the system in the incorrect grade which locks them out of classes they should be able to enroll in. Had Popsicle told me about what happens on August 1, I would have communicated with parents who registered ahead of August 1 to use last school year's grade for signing up their boy. Lastly is that I wish Popsicle offered more flexibility for customizing how my school or each school's programs work, so for instance that our After School Daily Drop-In program could more easily work on the Popsicle system, wish Popsicle could adjust and accept our program the way we do it rather than me having to figure out how to change our program to fit the mold on the popsicle site build out for Drop in programs. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 25, 2024 Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well. We are continuously working with Blackbaud to improve our integrations.  Best regards, Popsicle Team BM Brittany M. Assistant School Leader Child Day Care Services ### "Very User Friendly" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 11, 2024 Using Popsicle has been great! Whenever I want to do something, there generally is a very easy way to do it. Pros Popsicle is very user friendly! I started using Popsicle before we had any training and I could do so much right away. So far it seems to be very straightforward for parents as well. Cons There is not a way to just move children to other classes. Sometimes I have 2 of the same class happening at the same time and I want to move children just for roster purposes. Or when I have a bigger class than expected and need to split it into 2. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Brittany, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well.  Best regards, Popsicle Team VE Victoria E. Head of School Child Day Care Services ### "Popsicle Review " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 9, 2024 Overall satisfied. The classes and student information is accurate. Pros Simple to use and easy to retrieve/locate information. Cons Notifications emails over the weekend outside of business hours Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Victoria, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well.  Best regards, Popsicle Team SP Suzanne P. School leader Education Management ### "Popsicle- An easy transition!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 6, 2024 Our experience this far has been very easy and accurate. We love the rosters and how easy it is to see the info on the dashboard. Pros I love that we can message familes directly from the site. This is much easier than searching for them in our other system. It is user friendly and every family can easily use it. Cons I would say that I qould like to be able to send photos from the IPAD to Popsicle. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering the best possible service for not only you, but the parents as well.  Best regards, Popsicle Team JI Jeffrey I. School Leader Child Day Care Services ### "5 Star Product!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 6, 2024 Overall it's a breath of fresh air! I enjoy it! Pros The ease of use! Popsicle allows you to see everything in a clear and concise format. Cons That I do not have more people using it! I hope to change that soon! Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 24, 2024 Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. 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