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title: What is the difference between a membership package and a drop-in?
description: Explaining packages, drop-ins, and sessions to members
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# What is the difference between a membership package and a drop-in?
## Explaining packages, drop-ins, and sessions to members
**Membership Packages**
A membership package is a recurring or fixed-term agreement that provides a set number of class sessions per period. Packages are typically billed monthly, weekly, or on a billing cycle and offer a lower per-class cost than drop-ins.
Examples: "8 classes per month", "Unlimited classes", "3x per week"
**Drop-Ins**
A drop-in is a single-session credit for one class visit, with no ongoing commitment. Drop-ins are ideal for visitors, trial sessions, or members who attend infrequently. Drop-ins are typically priced higher per session than a package. Drop-ins will be stored under Leads and not under Members.
**Credits**
Both packages and drop-ins give members sessions— one credit is used per class booking. When sessions run out, the member cannot book further classes until they purchase more or renew their package.
**For Members — Which Should I Choose?**
- Package: if you attend regularly (2+ times per week), a package offers better value.
- Drop-in: if you attend occasionally or are trying a new facility, a drop-in is more flexible.
**Assigning sessions to a Member**
Admins can assign sessions/ sessions to a member directly from their profile: **Members \>\> \[Member\] \>\> Packages \>\> Actions \>\> Edit \>\> Edit the amount of sessions \>\> Submit**. Not that this is only possible on packages with limited sessions l
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