Switch from TimetableMaster to Academic Scheduler
TimetableMaster's AI Agent runs on metered credits, advanced scheduling is locked to the Max tier, and there are no refunds. Academic Scheduler gives you unlimited automated scheduling, monthly billing, and a 14-day trial — no credits, no annual commitment required.
The TimetableMaster alternative with no credit limits
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Why schools leave TimetableMaster
Honest reasons administrators switch after evaluating both products.
AI Agent runs on metered credits
TimetableMaster's AI Agent is powered by credits that are included only in the Max plan ($90/year). Schools on lower tiers can't access it, and heavy Max users can exhaust credits mid-semester.
No refunds for unused time
TimetableMaster explicitly states no refunds for unused subscription time. If you pay annually and decide to switch mid-year, that money is gone — a meaningful risk for schools evaluating a new platform.
'Unlimited users' comes with a fair-use caveat
TimetableMaster's Pro and Max plans advertise unlimited users but qualify it with a fair-use policy, which introduces uncertainty around exactly how many staff members you can invite.
Multi-campus requires Enterprise pricing
Managing multiple campuses or school networks is an Enterprise feature on TimetableMaster — requiring a custom quote. Academic Scheduler includes multi-branch management in its standard plans.
What Academic Scheduler does differently
Four areas where we've made different, better choices.
No metered credits — scheduling is always unlimited
Automated conflict-free scheduling and clash detection are core features on every plan — not a credit-gated add-on. You'll never hit a usage cap mid-semester.
- Unlimited automated schedule generation on every plan
- Conflict detection runs every time, no credits needed
- No surprise paywalls during term time
Monthly billing — no annual commitment required
Academic Scheduler lets you pay month-to-month from $10/mo. TimetableMaster's paid plans are annual-only, meaning you commit to a full year up front with no refund if you change your mind.
- Basic $10/mo · Pro $15/mo · Premium $20/mo
- Cancel any month — no questions asked
- 20% discount available if you do choose annual
14-day trial — full access, no credit card
Our 14-day trial unlocks every feature: PDF and Excel export, substitution management, link sharing. No restricted free tier, no credit card, no watermarks.
- Full Pro-level access during the trial
- No credit card required to start
- Export to PDF and Excel from day one
Multi-branch management at standard pricing
TimetableMaster locks multi-campus management behind Enterprise. Academic Scheduler includes it on standard plans — no custom quote, no enterprise sales call.
- Centralised dashboard for all your branches
- Per-branch customisation with unified oversight
- Available without contacting sales
Academic Scheduler vs TimetableMaster — Feature by Feature
| Feature | Academic Scheduler | TimetableMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing option | Yes | No — annual only |
| Refund policy | Yes | No |
| No metered AI/scheduling credits | Yes | No (Max plan) |
| 14-day free trial (no card) | Yes | Free plan only |
| PDF / Excel / CSV export | Yes | Yes (Pro+) |
| Automatic conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Substitution management | Yes | Yes (Pro+) |
| Exam timetable scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-branch / multi-campus | Yes | Enterprise only |
| AI conversational agent | No | Yes (Max — credits) |
| Student-level / IB scheduling | No | Yes (Max/Enterprise) |
| LMS / ERP integrations | No | Enterprise only |
| Starting price (paid) | $10/mo | $50/year ($4.17/mo) |
Monthly flexibility vs annual commitment
TimetableMaster's paid plans are annual-only with no refund. Academic Scheduler offers the same month-to-month with no lock-in.
- Unlimited schedule generation
- Conflict & clash detection
- PDF & Excel export
- Secure shareable links
- Everything in Basic
- Collaborative sharing
- Substitution management
- Priority support
- Everything in Pro
- Exam timetable creation
- Exam clash prevention
- Analytics dashboard
TimetableMaster: TimetableMaster charges annually: Pro $50/year (~$4.17/mo), Max $90/year (~$7.50/mo). There are no monthly billing options, and the no-refund policy means paying for an entire year even if you switch mid-term. AI Agent credits are included only in Max and Enterprise.
Switch from TimetableMaster to Academic Scheduler in 3 steps
Start your free trial
Sign up in under 2 minutes — no credit card needed. You get 14 days of full access to every feature, including exports and substitution management.
Set up your school
Add your teachers, subjects, rooms, and classes through our guided wizard. Most schools complete setup in under an hour.
Generate and share your timetable
Academic Scheduler generates a conflict-free schedule automatically. Share it with your team instantly or export to PDF and Excel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from TimetableMaster to Academic Scheduler.
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