# BackPR vs CourseStorm

Source: https://backpr.com/compare/coursestorm. Last updated: 2026-10-11.

URL: https://backpr.com/compare/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.

| | 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. |

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.

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.

Sources (checked October 10, 2026): CourseStorm pricing (https://www.coursestorm.com/pricing); CourseStorm FAQs (https://www.coursestorm.com/faqs); CourseStorm help: issuing refunds (https://coursestorm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CSHD/pages/3446407182/Issuing+Refunds)

**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.