Explore ClassRail
- About ClassRail — Built by Keith Li, a GenAI trainer and entrepreneur in Hong Kong, to solve his own course registration problem.
- Guides for Trainers — Step-by-step articles on setting up courses, accepting payments, and growing your training business.
- Frequently Asked Questions — Everything about pricing, payments, languages, waitlists, and how ClassRail compares to alternatives.
Guides
- Why ClassRail: The Simplest Way to Manage Course Registrations
- How to Use ClassRail: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trainers
- Why You Should Start a Training Business in 2026
- In the GenAI Era, Why In-Person Training Is the Best Solo Business
- Course Registration Solutions for Hong Kong Trainers
- Accept Online Payments for Course Registration with Stripe
About ClassRail
ClassRail was built by Keith Li, a renowned GenAI trainer for corporate customers and seasoned entrepreneur based in Hong Kong. He built ClassRail to manage his own training business — creating courses, collecting payments via Stripe, and automating confirmations and waitlists.
Common Questions
- What is ClassRail?
- ClassRail is a course registration and payment platform built for trainers and educators. It lets you create a course, share a single registration link, and collect payments via Stripe — all in one seamless flow.
- How does ClassRail work?
- ClassRail works in three simple steps. First, you create your course in the admin dashboard. Second, ClassRail generates a unique registration URL. Third, students register, pay, and receive a confirmation email.
- Is ClassRail free?
- ClassRail is currently free to use for course creators. You only pay Stripe's standard processing fees on each transaction.
At a Glance
- Payments — Stripe-powered, PCI Level 1
- Languages — English · 繁體中文 · 简体中文
- Capacity — Auto waitlist when full
- Communications — Email confirmations & reminders
How It Works
1. Create
Set up your course — date, venue, price, capacity. Add early-bird pricing or special requirements. Under two minutes.
2. Share
Each course gets a unique registration URL. Send it anywhere. Students register and pay in a single flow.
3. Collect
Payments land in your Stripe account. ClassRail handles confirmations, tracks attendance, manages waitlists, and sends reminders.
Built In
Stripe Checkout
PCI-compliant card processing with automatic receipts and refund handling.
One Link, No App
Students click, pay, get confirmed. No account creation needed.
Multilingual
Registration adapts to English, Traditional Chinese, or Simplified Chinese.
Capacity Control
Set a cap. When full, students join a waitlist and get notified when spots open.
Automated Emails
Confirmations, reminders, cancellations — sent automatically. Every email logged.
Admin Dashboard
Enrollments, payments, attendance, activity logs — one place.
Get Started
Stop chasing payments and managing spreadsheets. Set up once, share a link, and let ClassRail handle the rest.
Set up your first course in minutes. One link does everything — registration, payment, and confirmations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ClassRail?
- ClassRail is a course registration and payment platform built for trainers and educators. It lets you create a course, share a single registration link, and collect payments via Stripe — all in one seamless flow.
- How does ClassRail work?
- Create your course in the admin dashboard, share the unique registration URL, and students register and pay in one step. Confirmations are sent automatically.
- Do students need to create an account?
- No. Students click your link, fill in their details, pay, and receive a confirmation email. No account or app required.
- What payment methods are supported?
- Stripe handles all payments, supporting Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. PCI Level 1 compliant.
- Is ClassRail free?
- ClassRail is free to use. You only pay Stripe's standard processing fees on each transaction.
- What happens when a course is full?
- ClassRail automatically switches to waitlist mode. You can notify waitlisted students when spots open.
- What languages does ClassRail support?
- English, Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), and Simplified Chinese (简体中文).
- Can I use ClassRail in Hong Kong?
- Yes — ClassRail was built for Hong Kong trainers with HKD pricing, Stripe HK, and trilingual support.
- How is ClassRail different from Eventbrite?
- ClassRail is purpose-built for trainers with multilingual support, direct Stripe payouts, waitlist management, and a focused admin dashboard — not an event marketplace.
- Who built ClassRail?
- Keith Li, a renowned GenAI trainer for corporate customers and seasoned entrepreneur, built ClassRail to manage his own training business.