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Lesson Diary vs GoRoadie Pro
GoRoadie Pro is best known for the longest free trial and pay-as-you-go pupil referrals. Here is how it lines up against Lesson Diary, feature by feature — checked 27 August 2026.
- Lesson Diary
- £9.99/mo
- 7-day free trial
- Lesson money: £0 — we never handle pupil payments
- GoRoadie Pro
- £15/mo (free for PDIs)
- 60-day free trial
- Lesson money: 1.9% on app-raised payments
| Lesson Diary | GoRoadie Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price & terms | ||
| Monthly price | £9.99/mo | £15/mo (free for PDIs) |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial | 60-day free trial |
| Cut of your lesson money | £0 — we never handle pupil payments | 1.9% on app-raised payments |
| Everything on one plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cancel yourself, anytime | Yes | Yes |
| Diary & scheduling | ||
| Works on the web | Yes | Mobile-first, limited web |
| Recurring lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Working hours & time off | Yes | Yes |
| Double-booking flagged | Yes | Yes |
| Phone calendar sync | Via the mobile app | Yes |
| Gap alerts between lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Booking & getting pupils | ||
| Pupils book online themselves | Yes | Yes |
| Booking link & QR code | Yes | Partly |
| Booking widget for your site | Yes | No |
| Draw your pickup area on a map | Yes | Partly |
| Approve, defer or decline requests | Yes | Yes |
| Pupils & progress | ||
| Pupil records & lesson history | Yes | Yes |
| Progress notes | Yes | Yes |
| DVSA syllabus tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Mock tests, marked DVSA-style | DL25-style, live pass/fail | Partly |
| Per-pupil pricing & packages | Yes | Yes |
| Pupil portal | Web, no download | Pupil app |
| Waiting list | Yes | Partly |
| Theory & practical test dates | Yes | Yes |
| Money & admin | ||
| Who has paid, who owes you | Yes | Yes |
| Payment records & financials | Yes | Finance + tax exports |
| Export pupils, lessons & payments | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic lesson reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-instructor / school mode | Focused on solo — no bloat | Partly |
A note on fairness. We build Lesson Diary, and it is one of the tools on this page — so read the comparison with that in mind. Every rival figure was checked on 27 August 2026 against each company’s own website. Prices and plans change; if you spot something out of date, tell us and we’ll fix it.
Sources: GoRoadie Pro
Where GoRoadie Pro is stronger
- 60-day free trial — the longest on this list
- A pupil-facing app that learners already recognise
- Pay-as-you-go pupil referrals, first one free
- Tax-ready finance exports
Why instructors move to Lesson Diary
- We never touch your lesson money — no percentage, no platform fee, ever
- One plan: online booking, the coverage-area map, mock tests and the pupil portal are all in it
- DL25-style mock tests marked the way the DVSA marks them — live pass or fail
- Export your pupils, lessons and payments whenever you want — the data stays yours
Takes 1.9% of any lesson money you run through the app, and the pupil referral service is charged per pupil on top of the subscription.
Common questions
Can I switch from GoRoadie Pro to Lesson Diary?
Yes. Start a 7-day free trial, add your pupils, and share your booking link. You can run both side by side while you decide — there is no contract to end.
Does Lesson Diary take a percentage of my lesson fees?
No. Lesson Diary never handles pupil payments, so there is no percentage and no platform fee. You record who has paid — cash, card or bank transfer — and keep every penny.
What does GoRoadie Pro do that Lesson Diary does not?
Mainly: 60-day free trial — the longest on this list. The table above shows the full picture on both sides.
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