The biggest difference is focus. Opus1 is purpose-built for music and performing arts schools. Jackrabbit serves gymnastics, cheer, swim, dance, and music programs, and that breadth comes at a cost.
When a platform is designed for so many different verticals, its features have to work for everyone, which means they’re optimized for no one in particular. Jackrabbit’s roots are in gymnastics and cheer, and while they’ve expanded to serve music and dance schools, the workflows, scheduling logic, and automation tools reflect a group-class model. They weren’t built for the nuanced demands of a performing arts school, which often blend private lessons, group classes, and one-off events (e.g. rehearsals or recitals).
Opus1 was built by performing arts school owners who understood those demands from day one: the need for private lessons AND group classes, recital management, teacher specialties, flexible scheduling, makeup lesson management, and the parent communication expectations that come with a premium arts education experience.
For growing music and dance schools, that depth matters. Fewer workarounds, less manual admin, and a platform that actually fits how your school operates.
