NextTurn vs MyDriveTime
MyDriveTime has run since 2014 and is a full business admin app: diary, payments, income and expense reports, T&Cs and test records, with strong UK support.
Checked against MyDriveTime's website on 11 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Where MyDriveTime is strong
- Over a decade of track record and UK support with qualified ADIs
- Business finance: payment status, prepaid lessons, income and expense reports, ready for Making Tax Digital
- Test fault recording and a standards check monitor
- Driving school and team pricing, free data migration and a 6-month money-back guarantee
Side by side
| Feature | MyDriveTime | NextTurn |
|---|---|---|
| Diary, repeat lessons and clash checks | Yes | Yes |
| Live lesson sharing with pupils and parents | Journey tracking recorded per lesson | Live position, arrival time and pickup map |
| Syllabus progress | Yes, with lesson themes | 27 DVSA skills in 8 phases |
| Lessons planned automatically | Lesson themes carry over | Next steps added to every booked lesson |
| Lesson feedback | Reflective logs | Drafted from the lesson, sent in one tap |
| Pupil app | Progress feed | Theory practice, progress, debriefs, test-centre map |
| Payments and finance reports | Yes | Coming soon |
| Test results and fault recording | Yes | Coming soon |
| Price | £19 a month | Free while we launch |
Which should you choose?
Choose MyDriveTime if business finance, test records and a long track record matter most. Choose NextTurn if you want pupils to see you coming, lessons planned for you, and a pupil app that keeps learners engaged between lessons.
Common questions
Is NextTurn a MyDriveTime alternative?
For live lesson sharing, automatic lesson plans and the pupil app, yes. If you rely on MyDriveTime's finance reports or test records, those are still coming to NextTurn.
How much does MyDriveTime cost?
£19 a month per instructor, free for PDIs until they qualify, according to MyDriveTime's website on 11 November 2026.
How much does NextTurn cost?
NextTurn is free for instructors while we launch.
