Comparison

Propolis vs MyCoop

Both are flat-priced co-op platforms with enrollment, attendance, volunteer hours, and Stripe payments. The difference is what your families get outside the co-op.

What you needPropolisMyCoop
Class enrollment with waitlists IncludedIncluded
Sections and classes with capacity and grade bands IncludedClass enrollment with capacity
Attendance per class day IncludedIncluded
Family and student management IncludedIncluded
Volunteer hours tracked per family IncludedVolunteer-hours ledger
Invoices and online payments via Stripe IncludedStripe payments included
E-signature waiversNot built inIncluded
Bulk CSV import of familiesHandled with setup helpBulk CSV import
Teachers see only their own sections and students IncludedNot advertised
Florida scholarship (Step Up / FES-EO) tracking for families Included Not included
Reimbursement-ready receipts for families Included Not included
Family-facing marketplace of tutors, classes, and providers Included Not included
Pricing$75/mo flat for the whole co-op$49/mo Starter (300 comms credits) or $99/mo Growth (1,000 credits)
Per-family or per-registration feesNoneNone
Free trial or free tierFamilies use the scholarship tracker free30-day free trial

MyCoop pricing and features reflect their published plans; confirm current details on their own site before deciding.

Why co-ops move to Propolis

Scholarship-aware families

Propolis tracks Step Up and FES-EO balances and reimbursement receipts for your families — MyCoop does not cover ESA funding at all.

A marketplace your families use

Beyond co-op ops, families get a statewide directory of tutors, classes, and providers they can message and hire.

No communication credits

Announcements and messaging in Propolis aren't metered, so you never ration emails at the start of a term.

Scoped teacher access

Teachers only see their own sections, students, and assignments, so you can delegate without exposing the full roster.

Flat pricing

One monthly price for the whole co-op — no per-family fees and no per-registration fees, same as MyCoop's flat approach.

Built by a co-op director

Propolis came out of running Berean Arrows, so the setup path matches how a real season starts.

Common questions

How much does MyCoop cost compared to Propolis?

MyCoop publishes two flat plans: $49 per month for Starter with 300 communication credits, and $99 per month for Growth with 1,000 credits. Propolis Hive Pro is $75 per month flat. Neither charges per-family or per-registration fees.

What does MyCoop include?

MyCoop covers class enrollment and waitlists, family management, a volunteer-hours ledger, attendance, e-signature waivers, Stripe payments, and bulk CSV import, with a 30-day free trial.

What does Propolis add that MyCoop doesn't have?

Propolis adds Florida scholarship and ESA tracking, reimbursement-ready receipts for families, and a family-facing marketplace of tutors, classes, and providers.

Does Propolis meter announcements or emails?

No. Propolis does not use communication credits, so announcements and messaging aren't capped by plan.

One hive for your whole co-op

No per-family fees. No per-registration fees.