LessonLoopOpus 1

    A powerful Opus 1 alternative with AI and UK billing

    Opus 1 is a solid choice for solo teachers — but when you need AI assistance, practice tracking, and UK-native billing, LessonLoop delivers more.

    Head to Head

    Feature-by-feature comparison

    See exactly where LessonLoop and Opus 1 differ.

    LessonLoop leads in 7 of 16 features

    LessonLoop

    vs Opus 1
    AI Assistant (LoopAssist)
    UK-Native (GBP / VAT)
    Partial
    Automated Make-Up Matching
    Auto
    Payment Plans / Installments
    Parent Portal
    Practice Tracking
    Stripe Payments
    Drag & Drop Calendar
    Bulk Invoicing
    Multi-Location Support
    Limited
    LLOpus 1

    Why LessonLoop

    What sets LessonLoop apart from Opus 1

    LoopAssist AI

    An intelligent assistant that answers questions about your schedule, students, and finances — and can propose actions for you to confirm.

    UK-native billing

    GBP, VAT, UK term billing, and bank holidays are built in — not adapted from a US-centric platform.

    True multi-location

    Manage multiple venues with individual rooms, availability, and closure dates from one dashboard.

    Payment plans

    Split invoices into installments. Parents can pay over time without manual tracking.

    Granular team roles

    Owner, admin, teacher, finance, parent — everyone sees exactly what they need.

    Practice tracking

    Assign practice goals, track completions, and share progress with parents through the portal.

    Why Switch

    Why teachers switch from Opus 1

    Real reasons music educators choose LessonLoop.

    Limited multi-location support

    Opus 1 works well for solo teachers and small studios, but struggles with complex multi-venue setups.

    No AI features

    Opus 1 relies on traditional workflows. LessonLoop adds AI-powered assistance for scheduling, billing, and communications.

    No practice tracking

    Teachers want to assign and track practice — LessonLoop includes this; Opus 1 doesn't.

    UK billing not native

    UK term dates, VAT, and GBP support aren't first-class features in Opus 1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Common questions about switching from Opus 1 to LessonLoop.

    Is LessonLoop suitable for solo teachers like Opus 1?
    Absolutely. Our Teacher plan is designed for solo music teachers with unlimited students, full scheduling, and billing features.
    Does Opus 1 have a free tier?
    Opus 1 offers a free tier with limited features. LessonLoop offers a full-featured 30-day free trial with no restrictions.
    Can I migrate from Opus 1?
    Yes. Export your data and import it into LessonLoop via CSV. Our support team is happy to help.
    Which is better for growing academies?
    LessonLoop's Studio and Agency plans are built for multi-teacher, multi-location academies — with payroll, permissions, and reporting.

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