Is Captyn more expensive than Swimmigo?

Captyn does not publish prices; you request a quote. Swimmigo charges 9.99 euros (Solo) or 59.99 euros (School) per month, unlimited children.

Can I switch from Captyn to Swimmigo?

Yes. You set up Swimmigo for free and transfer your lesson type and levels via Studio. Your 30-day trial only starts once you invite your first real student.

Can I see my child's progress with Captyn?

Yes, via the parent app and portal of Captyn. With Swimmigo, you see progress live in the app, with levels and skills.

Can my child practice independently with Swimmigo?

Yes. With Swimmigo, your child practices independently with levels and gamification, even without a fixed swim school. Captyn does not have this.

Can I use my own lesson method?

With Swimmigo, you build your own levels, exercises, sequence, and certificates via Studio. Captyn works with fixed skill levels.

How does pricing work with Captyn?

Captyn does not list prices on the site; you request a quote. Swimmigo charges a fixed monthly fee with unlimited children.

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Q: What is the difference between Captyn and Swimmigo?

Captyn is a mobile-first platform for swim lessons and competitive swimming with pricing on request. Swimmigo is a swim-specific app with a fixed monthly fee, own lesson method via Studio, and self-practice for parent and child.

The main difference

The main difference is the focus. Captyn is a mobile-first platform for swim schools and competitive swimming, with pricing on request. Swimmigo is a swim-specific app with a fixed monthly fee, its own lesson method via Studio, and self-practice for parent and child.

Swimmigo is not the best swim software, but a different one. Captyn is growing fast and broadly focuses on everything in and around the pool. Swimmigo focuses purely on swim lessons and is fully contained in one app.

What is Captyn?

Captyn is software from Captyn, a rapidly growing platform for swim schools, swim teams, and aquatic centers. Registration, scheduling, invoicing, communication, and skill tracking are all in one platform that works on any phone.

Pricing on request

Captyn does not list prices on the site. The pricing page refers to a demo or quote. So you first request a quote to know what you pay.

Broad: swim lessons and competitive swimming

Captyn covers both swim lessons and competitive swimming: swim lessons, pre-competitive, swim team, masters, water polo, and private lessons. There is skill tracking with custom levels, but no own lesson method builder and no self-practice for parent and child.

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What is Swimmigo?

Swimmigo is an app for the entire swim lesson process, from registration to diploma. School, instructor, parent, and swimmer are all in one native app for iOS and Android. Additionally, there is Studio, a web app where you build your own lesson method.

Fixed monthly fee

Swimmigo charges a fixed monthly amount. Solo costs 9.99 euros per month, School costs 59.99 euros per month. Both with unlimited children and free setup; your 30-day trial only starts once you invite your first real student. Parents use the app for free.

Every lesson type, own lesson method, and self-practice

Swimmigo sets up every lesson type in a few minutes: a fixed weekly lesson, a two-week speed course, or a ten-week turbo lesson. Via Studio you build your own levels, exercises, sequence, videos, and certificates. And uniquely, Swimmigo lets parent and child practice themselves with levels and gamification, even without a fixed swim school.

Comparison table

Feature	Swimmigo	Captyn
Pricing model	Fixed monthly fee, unlimited children, locations, and instructors	Not found on site, on request via demo
Platform	Native app iOS and Android + Studio web app	Mobile-first web platform + client app
Works independently in the app	Yes, the entire system is in one app	Partly, management via mobile-first platform, no separate native app for everything
Languages	5 languages	English
Progress tracking	7 levels, 86 skills, 6/6 system	Skill tracking with custom levels and evaluations
Own lesson method (Studio)	Yes, own levels, exercises, sequence, videos, and certificates	No, fixed skill levels, no own lesson method builder
Own branding	Yes, own colors and logo	Yes, own website and branded app (extra)
Motivation and gamification	Yes, stars, XP, and mascot	Not found on site
Self-practice (parent and child)	Yes, parent and child practice themselves with levels and gamification	No, parent portal tracks progress and registration
Family viewing	Yes, share link with high five	Yes, parent app and portal
Lifetime progress record	Yes, stays with parent and child	Not found on site
Access control	Attendance check at lesson start, lesson deducted from lesson card	Check-ins and attendance
Absence and make-up lessons	Yes, swipe and automatic spot freed	Not specifically found on site
Schedule and occupancy	Yes, see per group where spots are available	Yes, scheduling and registration
Level transition	Yes, planned transfer, parent confirms	Skill levels with progress
Waiting list and open spots	Yes, self-registration	Yes, online registration
Statistics and School Pulse	Yes, key figures, occupancy, and stagnation alerts	Live and dynamic dashboard
Team and collaboration	Yes, multiple instructors, substitutes, and permissions	Yes, staff and coach management
Safety administration	Not present	Not found on site
Lesson cards and subscriptions	Yes, own payment models (lesson card, subscription, course)	Yes, memberships and billing
Lesson payments	Optional via Stripe, iDEAL, card, and PayPal, 7.5%	Yes, dynamic billing and payments
Revenue and costs	Yes, revenue per month and return per lesson and group	Not specifically found on site
Discounts and price changes	Yes, coupons and planned price changes	Yes, drop-ins and guest passes
Marketing toolkit	Yes, flyers, social, QR, and diploma maker	Own website and branded app
In-app communication	Yes, messages with read confirmation	Yes, messages, email, and texts
Reviews	Yes, parents rate the school	Not present
Service desk	In-app support	Chat and support team

Where Swimmigo wins

Fixed monthly fee of 9.99 or 59.99 euros, unlimited children. Captyn charges a custom quote.
Own lesson method via Studio. Captyn works with fixed skill levels.
Self-practice for parent and child. Captyn does not have this.
Everything in one native app. Captyn is a web platform with a client app.
Gamification and motivation for the child.
5 languages. Captyn is English only.

Where Captyn wins

Swim lessons and competitive swimming in one platform: measure entry, times, and masters.
Mobile-first, everything works on the phone.
Custom website and branded app for your brand.
Multi-location for larger aquatic centers.
Advanced communication and billing for teams.

For whom Captyn is the better choice

Captyn suits aquatic centers and clubs that want swim lessons, competitive swimming, masters, and water polo in one mobile-first platform and accept a custom quote, especially in the United States and Australia.

For whom Swimmigo is the better choice

Swimmigo suits swim schools and instructors who want everything in one app for pure swim lessons, with their own lesson method, a fixed low monthly fee, and self-practice for parent and child.

Captyn alternative: honest comparison with Swimmigo [2026]

Summary

The main difference

What is Captyn?

Pricing on request

Broad: swim lessons and competitive swimming

What is Swimmigo?

Fixed monthly fee

Every lesson type, own lesson method, and self-practice

Comparison table

Where Swimmigo wins

Where Captyn wins

For whom Captyn is the better choice

For whom Swimmigo is the better choice

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