Arlo alternative
BackPR vs Arlo
Arlo is built for adult and professional training providers. BackPR is built for youth and community programs, with family accounts, waivers and child check-in.
At a glance
BackPR and Arlo, side by side
| Term | BackPR | Arlo |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Youth and community programs: camps, after-school, childcare, classes, sports and schools. | Adult and professional training providers. |
| Cost for nonprofits | $0. No subscription and no BackPR fees. | No published nonprofit discount. |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | $80–$302 per admin license per month, depending on plan, billing and number of licenses, plus $1.07–$2.39 per registration. |
| Implementation | Free, including data import. | Required package: $695, $1,395 or $3,995. |
| Family accounts, waivers and child check-in | Included. | Not part of the product. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | English. |
Arlo details are from Arlo's public website and terms, checked October 10 and 11, 2026. Products and prices change, so check Arlo pricing and Arlo implementation for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
Made for families
Parents register several children, sign waivers, set authorized pickups and pay in installments.
No per-registration fee for nonprofits
Nonprofits pay nothing to BackPR, however many people register.
Free setup
There's no required implementation package.
In fairness
What Arlo does well
Arlo is a strong fit for training companies, with course templates, certificates, presenter and venue scheduling, and a two-way Xero sync.
Switching
Moving from Arlo is free
Send us an export of your families, participants and programs and we'll set up your BackPR account with them. There's no setup fee and no long-term contract.
How switching worksFAQ
Questions, answered
Can BackPR run adult classes too?
Yes. Adults can register themselves for classes, workshops and events alongside your youth programs.
Other comparisons
Arlo is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arlo.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.