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- The public calendar and the operator calendar use the same class record.
- Instructor assignments, availability, capacity, and locations stay visible together.
- Bookings, payment status, customer history, and check-in do not require exports.
- Private-event work and public classes share the same operating calendar.
When does booking software become studio management software?
Booking software becomes a studio system when the sale updates the work that follows it. The class roster, remaining capacity, staff view, payment state, customer record, and reporting should reflect the same transaction without re-entry.
Which studio records should have one source of truth?
Start with the records that create expensive uncertainty when they disagree.
- Classes: time, location, capacity, painting, and status.
- People: customers, instructors, staff access, and assignments.
- Money: charged amount, payment state, refunds, fees, and payout context.
- Private events: inquiry, conversation, schedule, deposit, balance, and ownership.
How should multi-location operators evaluate a system?
Test what is shared and what stays local. Ask how locations, branding, roles, instructors, reporting, and payment responsibility are separated. Painta's Pro and Unlimited positioning covers multi-location use, but the exact enterprise setup should be confirmed in a written scope.
What is the safest way to switch studio systems?
Clean the future calendar first, name one source of truth, test the guest and staff journeys, and keep the old system read-only during a controlled overlap. Do not promise a universal migration timeline before the records and payment model are 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
Painta
Current Painta capabilities across booking, scheduling, payments, instructors, private events, check-in, gift cards, reviews, and reporting.
Checked: 2026-09-06 - 02Painta pricing
Painta
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 manage?
Painta currently brings together bookings, scheduling, payments, instructors, private events, check-in, gift cards, reviews, and reporting for paint and sip studios.
Is studio management software the same as a CRM?
No. A CRM focuses on contacts and follow-up. Studio management software also owns the live calendar, capacity, staff, bookings, payments, and day-of operations.
Can Painta manage more than one location?
Yes. Painta publishes multi-location coverage on its Pro and Unlimited plans. Confirm roles, branding, reporting, and payment setup for your organization.
Should a new studio start with spreadsheets?
A spreadsheet can work while one person can keep the calendar and payments accurate. Consider a connected system when repeated copying or uncertainty affects 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.