What does BYO Stripe mean?
BYO Stripe usually means a studio uses its own Stripe account for processing. In the current llluma pilot, payment setup is confirmed during onboarding and BYO Stripe is planned rather than a default self-serve feature.
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Studio management software with payment clarity and less lock-in
Why your payment setup, contract terms, and offboarding expectations matter when choosing studio software.
Quick answer
For many studio owners, trust comes down to money. Who processes payments? How clear are the fees? Can you see payouts and refunds properly? What happens if you leave? llluma supports Stripe-backed payments during pilot, clear pricing, no long contracts, and cancel-anytime terms. BYO Stripe and self-serve data export are planned discussion points rather than live pilot defaults.
Comparison checklist
| Decision point | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Timetabling | Can the tool collect instructor availability, create schedules, and publish classes? |
| Bookings | Can students self-serve booking, waitlists, and attendance? |
| Credits and memberships | Are balances, passes, and memberships understandable and recoverable? |
| Payments | Who owns processing, fees, payouts, and reconciliation? |
| Lock-in | Can the studio cancel, understand offboarding, and confirm what data access is available today? |
FAQ
Why does payment ownership matter?
It affects fees, payout visibility, refunds, reconciliation, and whether the owner feels in control of studio revenue.
Is BYO Stripe enough to choose software?
No. It can matter, but studios should also check what is live today: scheduling, bookings, memberships, support, reporting, and migration risk.