What is LPlan?
LPlan is an all-in-one driving school management platform built specifically for UK driving instructors. Rather than combining a diary app, a spreadsheet and a separate invoicing tool, it brings the day-to-day running of a driving school into a single place.
The platform includes learner management, lesson planning, AI-powered teaching suggestions, lesson reports, a calendar and diary, invoicing and payment tracking, business insights, and local learner enquiries. It works on phone, tablet and desktop, so records can be updated at the roadside as easily as at home.
What is GoRoadie Pro?
GoRoadie is a UK platform best known for connecting learner drivers with local driving instructors. Learners search and compare instructors in their area, and instructors can receive enquiries through that marketplace.
GoRoadie Pro is the instructor-facing side of that platform, providing tools to manage pupils and bookings alongside the enquiries that come in. Its distinguishing characteristic is that pupil acquisition and pupil management sit within the same product.
This overview is based on publicly available information at the time of writing. Features and pricing change, so we'd always recommend checking each provider's own website before deciding.
Feature comparison
The table below covers features we can verify from each platform's public information. Where something isn't publicly confirmed, we've left it blank rather than assume.
| Feature | LPlan | GoRoadie Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built for UK driving instructors | Included | Included |
| Local learner enquiries | Included | Included |
| Public instructor listing / marketplace profile | Not confirmed | Included |
| Learner management | Included | Included |
| Calendar and diary | Included | Included |
| Lesson planning | Included | Not confirmed |
| Progress tracking | Included | Not confirmed |
| Lesson reports | Included | Not confirmed |
| Invoicing and payment tracking | Included | Not confirmed |
| Business insights and reporting | Included | Not confirmed |
| AI-powered teaching suggestions | Included | Not confirmed |
| Mobile, tablet and desktop | Included | Included |
| Free trial | 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Pricing | £19.99/month, one plan | Not confirmed |
A dash means the feature is not publicly confirmed, not that it is unavailable.
Ease of use
GoRoadie Pro is straightforward for instructors whose main concern is filling the diary. Enquiries and pupil management live in one place, so the path from a new learner getting in touch to a first lesson being booked is short.
LPlan approaches the day from the teaching side. Learner records, lesson planning, reports and progress tracking form the core, with the diary, invoicing and local learner enquiries built around them, so a lesson only needs recording once.
For most instructors the deciding factor is where the friction currently is. If it's finding pupils, a marketplace-led tool removes that friction directly. If it's the paperwork after the lesson, a broader platform removes more of it.
Business management
Running a driving school involves far more than teaching. Here's how each platform approaches the administrative side.
Learner management
- LPlan
- Learner profiles hold contact details, lesson history, notes, progress and every report in one place.
- GoRoadie Pro
- Pupil management is supported and connected to enquiries received through the platform.
Lesson planning
- LPlan
- Structured lesson planning with suggested focus areas based on the learner's recorded history.
- GoRoadie Pro
- Not publicly documented as a core feature.
Progress tracking
- LPlan
- Progress captured against each lesson, building a clear picture of test readiness.
- GoRoadie Pro
- Not publicly confirmed as a headline feature.
Calendar
- LPlan
- Integrated calendar covering availability, bookings and cancellations, linked to learners and invoices.
- GoRoadie Pro
- Booking and diary tools are provided for instructors managing lessons through the platform.
Invoicing
- LPlan
- One-click invoicing with paid, pending and overdue status tracked automatically.
- GoRoadie Pro
- Payment handling is associated with lesson bookings; full invoicing and accounts features are not clearly documented publicly.
Business reporting
- LPlan
- Business insights across earnings, lesson volume, retention and pass performance.
- GoRoadie Pro
- Not publicly documented as a headline feature.
AI and automation
LPlan applies AI to lesson planning. Using a learner's recorded progress and previous lesson reports, it suggests what to focus on next and highlights areas that haven't been revisited recently — a prompt for your professional judgement rather than a substitute for it.
It can also draft lesson reports from brief notes, cutting the write-up time after a full day of lessons.
GoRoadie Pro does not publicly advertise AI-powered lesson planning or teaching suggestions. Its automation is oriented towards matching learners with instructors and handling the resulting bookings.
Which platform might suit you?
GoRoadie Pro may suit you if…
Your priority is a steady flow of new pupils. Having a public profile in a learner-facing marketplace, with enquiries and bookings handled in the same place, is valuable for instructors who are building up or filling gaps in the diary.
LPlan may suit you if…
You want the whole business in one platform — learner management, lesson planning, progress tracking, invoicing and business reporting, with AI-assisted planning and local learner enquiries included. It's aimed at instructors who want to reduce admin as well as find pupils.
There isn't a single right answer here. The best choice depends on how much of your business you want to run from one place. Instructors looking for a modern all-in-one platform — one that covers teaching, admin and business performance together — may wish to try LPlan.
Frequently asked questions
Is LPlan suitable for independent driving instructors?
Yes. LPlan is built for UK driving instructors, including independent ADIs and PDIs working alone, as well as small driving schools with several instructors.
Can I switch from another platform?
Yes. Most instructors move across gradually — you can start by adding your current learners and diary, then bring invoicing and reporting over once you're comfortable. Nothing needs to happen on day one.
Does LPlan include learner management?
Yes. Learner records, lesson history, progress tracking and lesson reports are all part of the platform, so a learner's full journey stays in one place.
Does LPlan offer AI-powered teaching suggestions?
Yes. LPlan can suggest what to cover next based on a learner's recorded progress and previous lesson reports. The suggestions are there to support your professional judgement, not replace it.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — LPlan offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, and one simple plan at £19.99 per month afterwards.
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