--- description: Learn more about Fons price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Fons Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Billing and Invoicing Software](/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software) > [Fons](/software/171305/fons) # Fons Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/171305/fons Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/171305/fons?page=2) > Fons by MakeMusic is a top-rated studio management platform for music schools and independent music teachers. Try Fons risk-free\! > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 96 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Fons? Music Schools \& Lessons Studios, Independent Music Teachers, Academic Tutors, Lessons, Appointments, and Scheduling. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 96 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Fons - **Location**: Seattle, US - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$29.95 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: A 14-day free trial is available, after which Fons costs $29.95 1-5 staff, $79.95 6-20 staff, $149.95 unlimited staff per month, plus 2.9% + $.30 / credit card transaction or 1.8% / ACH transaction. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Availability Management - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Class Management - Class Scheduling - Client Database - Client Management - Communication Management - Electronic Payments - Employee Management - Enrollment Confirmation - Event Management - Group Registration - Invoice Processing - Mobile Access - Mobile App - Mobile Payments - Online Booking - Online Payments - Online Registration - Parent/Student Portal - Payment Processing - Real-time Scheduling - Recurring Appointments - Reminders - Reporting & Statistics - Scheduling - Self Service Portal - Staff Management - Student Management - Third-Party Integrations - Website Integration ## Integrations (2 total) - QuickBooks Money - Stripe ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software) ## Related Categories - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software) - [Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30087/scheduling/software) - [Personal Training Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30807/personal-trainer/software) - [Coaching Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31395/coaching/software) - [Calendaring Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/32297/calendar/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I wish specifically that there were more flexibility on how students get notified/messaged for their appointments. Clients often find their end of booking/cancelling/rescheduling a bit unclear, but once they've done it once they're on board. > > Overall, it's been a great improvement to business - it's more professional than what I had previously. ----- ### "Great support, just not a great fit for my business" — 4.0/5 > **Jeff** | *30 May 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: The team behind Fons is exceptional. My experience was that they did more than any other SAAS platform to get to know me, my work flow, and connect on a personal level. Extremely helpful and responsive. > > **Cons**: There were features I needed (down-time "padding" before and after appointments, keeping count of the number of appointments used in a billing cycle to name a couple) that I really needed and did not seem to be forthcoming.There were a couple of incidents of clients getting double-billed which, to their credit, Fons made good on right away ... but I just can't have that happening to my clients. > > Very good experience and I wish the features (enhancements) I needed could have been worked in to their 'roadmap', but unfortunately it wasn't to be. ----- ### "Great Customer Service" — 3.0/5 > **Hannah** | *20 August 2019* | Music | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have had excellent customer service experiences with Fons. It is also wonderful to have a scheduling app where clients can schedule and pay for their appointments and include the option to purchase in bulk\! > > **Cons**: This software is a bit complicated to use at times. It is hard to find how to do certain things, and there needs to be more direct options for certain actions. Sites like these should be laid out in the easiest manner for the simplest laymen to use. It would also help to have an option for a business policy to be read by clients before scheduling appointments and when appointments are being confirmed so that the policy is fresh in their minds and for liability purposes. > > My overall experience with fons has been relatively good. The customer service has been helpful with all of my issues and there are definitely some wonderful benefits with Fons, but there are some issues with layout that could use improvement. ----- ### "I highly recommend automating your music teaching business with Fons" — 5.0/5 > **Adrienne** | *4 September 2021* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: My favorite thing about Fons is that I am able to set up my studio schedule and billing once, and then concentrate on teaching. The automated recurring subscriptions and packages for lessons removed the need for invoicing, so I no longer have to chase down tuition, while at the same time, I can adjust billing easily when needed. It saves me a ton of time every month. > > **Cons**: The only recommendation I have is to eventually allow for two-way calendar sync, but this is a minor concern. > > I was able to automate all my monthly tuition and recurring lesson packages quickly and with no problems at all. My prospective clients are able to book their initial consultation with me in just a few clicks, and then they are all set to be part of my studio when they are ready to schedule their lessons. It's made my studio administration so much more manageable\! No more invoicing, and everything I need is in one place. ----- ### "Worth it\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 May 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer service and usefulness. This team has really figured out what small, service businesses need\! > > **Cons**: I wish we could get the activation bar to go away > > It has been great\! 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