Sawyer alternative
BackPR vs Sawyer
Sawyer and BackPR both offer registration and payments for kids' activity providers. They differ most on fees: Sawyer adds a booking fee to families' orders and charges a commission on marketplace bookings.
At a glance
BackPR and Sawyer, side by side
| Term | BackPR | Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for nonprofits | $0. No subscription and no BackPR fees. | No published nonprofit pricing. |
| Subscription | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Launch $71–79/mo in the first year, then $129–149/mo. Grow $189–219/mo. Scale $379–399/mo. |
| Fees added to what families pay | None from BackPR. | A Sawyer booking fee of $1.99–$3.99 on most orders over $30. Its help center says providers can't waive it; its pricing page says businesses can ask to absorb it. |
| Commission on bookings | None. | 15–30% on bookings made through the Sawyer marketplace, depending on plan. |
| Waitlists, payment plans and e-signed waivers | Included. | Grow plan and above. |
| Cancellation | Cancel anytime. No long-term contract and no exit fees. | 30 days' notice. Monthly and annual plans both renew automatically. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | English. |
Sawyer details are from Sawyer's public website and terms, checked October 10, 2026. Products and prices change, so check Sawyer pricing and Sawyer help center for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
Nothing added to the family's bill
BackPR never adds its own fee to what families pay, and never takes a commission on your bookings.
Everything on day one
Waitlists, payment plans, memberships and e-signed waivers are part of BackPR, not reserved for a higher plan.
Free for nonprofits
Nonprofit programs pay nothing to BackPR.
Your families stay yours
There is no BackPR marketplace promoting other providers to your families.
In fairness
What Sawyer does well
Sawyer has a polished parent booking flow, a marketplace that can bring new families to providers in some cities, and hands-on onboarding.
Switching
Moving from Sawyer 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
Will families pay a booking fee with BackPR?
No. BackPR doesn't add a fee to what families pay. If you choose to pass on card processing, that's your setting, and it's labeled clearly.
Can you move our schedule and families from Sawyer?
Yes, for free. Send us your exports and we set up your programs and families in BackPR.
Other comparisons
Sawyer is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sawyer.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.