CourseStorm alternative
BackPR vs CourseStorm
CourseStorm is class registration software for arts organizations, community and continuing education, and kids' activities, with plans from $99 a month plus a $2.49 fee per registration. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds a BackPR fee to what families pay.
At a glance
BackPR and CourseStorm, side by side
| Term | BackPR | CourseStorm |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Youth and community programs: camps, after-school, childcare, classes, sports, schools and churches. | Arts and culture organizations, community and continuing education, workforce training, and kids' activities and camps. |
| Cost for nonprofits | $0. No subscription and no BackPR fees. | No published nonprofit pricing. |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Starter $99, Core $169, Pro $269, All Access $399 per month billed yearly; $119, $219, $329, $499 billed monthly (starting prices). |
| Fees added to what families pay | None from BackPR. | A $2.49 per-registration fee applies on all plans. CourseStorm's help center describes its registration fee as a student fee that programs can choose to cover. |
| Payment fees | Stripe's standard processing rates. For nonprofits, BackPR adds nothing on top. | Stripe card processing on all plans, deducted from payouts. |
| Contract | No long-term contract. Cancel anytime with no exit fees. | Monthly or yearly billing. Contract and cancellation terms aren't published. |
| Onboarding and data import | Free, including data import. | Onboarding ranges from on-demand video to live group sessions by plan; student data import is custom-quoted. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | Not published. |
CourseStorm details are from CourseStorm's public website and terms, checked October 10, 2026. Products and prices change, so check CourseStorm pricing, CourseStorm FAQs and CourseStorm help: issuing refunds for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
No per-registration fee
BackPR doesn't charge per registration and never adds a BackPR fee to what families pay.
Free for nonprofits
Nonprofit programs pay nothing to BackPR. CourseStorm plans start at $99 a month billed yearly.
Free data import
We import your families and participants at no cost.
Spanish for families
Families can register and manage their account in Spanish.
In fairness
What CourseStorm does well
CourseStorm offers a simple class catalog and registration with family accounts, waitlists, payment plans and built-in payment processing, plus WordPress, Zapier and API integrations.
Switching
Moving from CourseStorm 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 import our data from CourseStorm?
Yes, for free. Send us an export from CourseStorm or any spreadsheet, and we'll set up your families, participants and programs in BackPR.
Can BackPR run adult and community classes?
Yes. Adults can register themselves for classes, workshops and events alongside your youth programs.
Other comparisons
CourseStorm is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by CourseStorm.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.