TuitionCRM vs Skooly
Skooly is Singapore tuition-centre software with PayNow built in. TuitionCRM also does PayNow — and starts free, for solo tutors as well as centres. Here's how they compare, based on Skooly's own website.
The short answer
Skooly is a strong choice for established centres with 100+ students that want a branded parent app and automatic PayNow reconciliation. TuitionCRM is free to start and priced for solo tutors and smaller centres, with PayNow invoices, parent pages, exam dates and video testimonials.
Side by side
| TuitionCRM | Skooly | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free up to 5 students · Pro S$59/month · Pro Plus S$119/month · Centre S$249/month | From US$124/month billed yearly (up to 100 students) |
| Free plan | 14-day free pilot | |
| PayNow QR on invoices | Yes, with automatic reconciliation | |
| Built for solo tutors | Mainly tuition centres | |
| Parent access | Private web page per parent, no app needed | Parent app |
| Make-up lessons | ||
| Singapore holidays and exam dates | Built in | Not listed on their site |
| Video testimonials from parents | Not listed on their site | |
| Send invoices on WhatsApp | One tap | Not listed on their site |
About Skooly: from Skooly's own website, checked October 15, 2026. Products change — check their site for the latest. “Not listed on their site” means we couldn't find it, not that it doesn't exist.
When Skooly may suit you better
- You run a centre with 100+ students and want automatic PayNow reconciliation.
- You want a branded parent app.
Switching to TuitionCRM
- Export your students to a spreadsheet.
- Sign up free and import them under Students → Import.
- On Centre, add your teachers; then bill every parent in one go with your PayNow QR.
Common questions
Do both support PayNow?
Yes. Skooly lists PayNow QR invoices with automatic reconciliation (checked 15 Oct 2026). TuitionCRM puts your PayNow QR with the amount filled in on every invoice, and parents can tap “I've paid” on their page.
Which is better for a private tutor?
Skooly's plans start at 100 students, priced for centres. TuitionCRM is free for up to 5 students and S$59 a month for up to 30, and S$119 a month for up to 70 with 2 teachers.