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SME AI Office vs Vibefam
Vibefam is studio software with PayNow, a member app and marketing automation, priced in US dollars; SME AI Office runs a Singapore studio and its back office from S$0.
Prices checked 30 September 2026
The short answer
Choose Vibefam if you want recurring memberships, PayNow, GrabPay and cards in one checkout, member and admin apps, WhatsApp class reminders, instructor payroll, marketing automation and a ClassPass link, with a success manager on every plan.
Choose SME AI Office if you run one studio and want the website, packs and bookings free, with accounting, GST and CPF payroll in the same login. Vibefam's Great Value plan is US$89 a month billed yearly, US$1,068 a year; SME AI Office is free, with a small 0.5% fee only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Side by side
| SME AI Office | Vibefam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow paymentsYour own PayNow QR and cash: no fee | From US$89 a month billed yearly (Great Value); US$109 billed monthlyMost Popular US$189, Professional US$239 a month billed yearly |
| Free plan | Yes, for good. Website, timetable, packs, passes, bookings and register free, no cap on sales | No free plan. 7-day free trial, no credit card |
| How members pay | PayNow QR made for your studio, no fee. You press Money received; cash at the desk too | PayNow, GrabPay, ShopBack Pay, cards and recurring memberships in one checkoutPlus standard payment-processing fees |
| Packs, passes and waitlist | Class packs with an expiry, unlimited weekly or monthly passes, and a waitlist that books the next person in | Memberships and packages, waitlists and auto-fill on every plan |
| Member app | No app to download. Members book on your studio page and sign in with an emailed code | Member and admin mobile apps on every plan; custom branded app +US$80 a month |
| Studio website | Your own studio website free: Forge template, three colours, timetable and prices built in | Website builder and booking website from Most Popular (US$189 a month billed yearly) |
| Instructors | Instructors get their own login to mark their registers. Pay per class is not worked out | Instructor payroll on every plan; advanced instructor payrolls on Professional |
| Marketing | No campaigns. Emails go out for bookings, waitlists and pass renewals only | AI marketing automation, emails and WhatsApp reminders; ClassPass integration from Most Popular |
Only on SME AI Office
- Free planYes, for good. Website, timetable, packs, passes, bookings and register free, no cap on sales
Which one fits
SME AI Office fits when
- You run one studio and want to start at S$0 with the website, packs and bookings.
- You want pack money, GST, CPF payroll and HR in the same login as the timetable.
- You are happy for members to pay by a PayNow QR with no fee and to book on a web page.
Vibefam fits when
- You want recurring memberships charged automatically, with PayNow, GrabPay and cards in one checkout.
- You want a member app, WhatsApp class reminders and marketing automation.
- You need instructor payroll by class or a ClassPass link.
Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Questions
Is SME AI Office cheaper than Vibefam in Singapore?
Yes. Vibefam's plans start at US$89 a month billed yearly, or US$109 billed monthly. SME AI Office is free with the website, packs, passes and bookings, with a small 0.5% fee only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
What is a free alternative to Vibefam for a small studio?
SME AI Office has a Free plan for good, not a trial: your studio website, timetable, class packs, passes, waitlist and register, with members paying by a PayNow QR with no fee and no cap on sales. Vibefam offers a 7-day free trial, then a paid plan.
Do both take PayNow?
Yes. Vibefam lists PayNow, GrabPay, ShopBack Pay, cards and recurring memberships in one checkout, plus standard processing fees. SME AI Office shows a PayNow QR made for your studio with the amount and a reference, with no fee; you press Money received when it reaches your bank.
Does SME AI Office do instructor pay like Vibefam?
No. SME AI Office gives each instructor their own login to see and mark their own classes, but it does not work out pay per class. Vibefam lists instructor payroll on every plan. SME AI Office does run monthly payroll with CPF for staff on Pro 365.
Can I move from Vibefam to SME AI Office?
Yes. Vibefam says you can take a full export of your data at any time. Send us that export or your booking link, and we copy classes, packs and members across free for a limited time. WhatsApp us on +65 9613 7676 and we help you move it over.
Vibefam facts are from vibefam.com/pricing, vibefam.com/sg, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are as shown there. Vibefam is a trademark of its owner. SME AI Office is not connected with Vibefam.