Take this to the demo
- Your public calendar and your own operating calendar use the exact same class record
- Instructor assignments, availability, capacity, and locations are all visible together
- Bookings, payment status, customer history, and check-in don't require exporting anything
- Private-event work and public classes share the same operating calendar
When does "booking software" become "studio management software"?
It happens when a sale actually updates the work that follows it. Your roster, remaining capacity, staff view, payment status, customer record, and reporting should all reflect the same transaction — without you re-entering anything.
Which records need one source of truth?
- Classes — time, location, capacity, painting, status
- People — customers, instructors, staff access, assignments
- Money — charged amount, payment status, refunds, fees, payout timing
- Private events — inquiry, conversation, schedule, deposit, balance, ownership
Start with whichever of these creates the most expensive confusion when it's wrong.
If you have multiple locations, how should you evaluate this?
Test what's shared across locations and what stays local — locations, branding, staff roles, instructors, reporting, and who's responsible for payments at each site. Painta's Pro and Unlimited plans cover multi-location setups, but get your exact enterprise setup confirmed in writing.
What's the safest way to switch systems?
Clean up your future calendar first, pick one source of truth, test both the guest and staff experience fully, and keep your old system around read-only during a controlled overlap. Don't let anyone promise you a universal migration timeline before your actual records and payment setup have been reviewed.
Source of truth
Sources and verification
Product claims use current primary pages. Buying guidance is Painta editorial judgment, not a promised result.
- 01Painta product overview
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Current Painta capabilities across booking, scheduling, payments, instructors, private events, check-in, gift cards, reviews, and reporting.
Checked: 2026-09-06 - 02Painta pricing
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Current plan names, public monthly prices, location coverage, and per-ticket pricing shown by Painta.
Checked: 2026-09-06 - 03Sawyer for Business pricing and plan comparison
Sawyer
A current primary example of a broader class-management model that includes programs, appointments, marketplace discovery, and different pricing structures.
Checked: 2026-09-06
FAQ
Questions operators ask next
What does Painta actually manage?
Bookings, scheduling, payments, instructors, private events, check-in, gift cards, reviews, and reporting — all for paint and sip studios specifically.
Is this the same thing as a CRM?
No — a CRM handles contacts and follow-up. Studio management software also owns your live calendar, capacity, staff, bookings, payments, and day-of operations.
Can Painta handle more than one location?
Yes, on the Pro and Unlimited plans — confirm roles, branding, reporting, and payment setup for your specific organization.
Should a brand-new studio start with a spreadsheet instead?
It can work fine while one person can keep the calendar and payments accurate. Move to a connected system once repeated copying or uncertainty starts affecting guests, capacity, staff, or money.
Does Painta replace a studio website?
It can provide the public booking storefront, or the studio can link it from an existing website. The right setup depends on the site's content and brand needs.