Comparison: Play-Planner vs other solutions
Every surf school has different needs. Here's a clear overview to help you choose with confidence.
Today, different solutions exist for surf schools, with very different approaches.
Depending on how your school is organised, your priorities and the way you work, some solutions will be more suitable than others.
Surf-specific features
Management adapted to surf (tides, weather, flexibility)
Interactive scheduling (drag-and-drop)
Mobile school / multi-spot
Management & organization
Integrated communication (email, SMS, WhatsApp)
Surf camp / accommodation management
Multi-site & multi-activity
Advanced statistics
Simplicity & fluidity
Interface truly designed for surf
Human support
Evolutions co-built with schools
Pricing & transparency
Pricing adapted to school size
No hidden costs
No commission on bookings
Why choose Play-Planner?
Surf school specific
Designed for tides, unexpected events, families, groups, intense seasons.
Ultra fluid in season
An interface made for speed, even in the middle of August.
Human support
You exchange directly with the founder, no pressure.
13 seasons of field experience
Built in collaboration with schools, year after year.
When should you consider other solutions?
Bloowatch
A solution designed for multi-activity structures, with a generalist approach to management and bookings.
It is aimed at organisations looking for a cross-functional tool covering various water sports or outdoor activities, with a broad business-oriented management logic.
SurfNow
A platform primarily focused on online booking of surf lessons.
The approach emphasises the client-side journey — making it easy to book a lesson — with management features offered as a complementary layer for surf schools.
When to choose Play-Planner?
When you're looking for a 100% surf-focused tool
Your profession has its specificities: Play-Planner integrates them all.
When fluidity and simplicity are essential
Fewer errors, more serenity, a crystal-clear schedule.
When you work as a team
Communication, roles, rights, instructors, reception: everything flows smoothly.
When you manage high volume
Large structures, surf camps, multi-activities: one tool is enough.
