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The main differences between classes and events are as follows:
Item | Classes | Events |
Client attendance | Clients can attend drop-in classes whenever it suits their own schedule and at any frequency that they desire. | Generally, clients are expected to show up to each scheduled event session in order from first to last. The ability to book sessions individually, skip sessions, or attend makeup sessions in other instances of the event is available. |
Scheduling | Staff members can schedule classes via the schedule. Each scheduled class can be booked in perpetuity. That is, there is no necessary end date. There are no restrictions on the number of times a class can be scheduled. Each scheduled class is independent of one another. | Staff members can schedule events via the event itself, through an instance of that event. Each instance is self-contained and can include multiple series of scheduled sessions, at different locations, with different instructors. There is no such thing as an instance that is scheduled in perpetuity. Each scheduled group of sessions must have an end date. |
Type creation | Staff members can schedule a series of sessions for a class that are offered by your business. When creating a class, you can provide details on the title, image, and description of the class. | Staff members can create events for a self-contained series of sessions that are offered by your business. When creating an event, you can provide details on the title, image, and description of the event. |
Payment | Clients can pay-per-class, or use Purchase Options:
| Clients are generally expected to pay for events separately out-of-pocket and in full. Typically, memberships do not include access to events. Individual class/event Purchase Options can be created to apply selectively and in any combination to both classes and events. Payment plans can be designed to help clients pay for events in installments. |