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Head-to-head · Gym Check-In Software

BJJChat Attendance System vs PATO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score BJJChat Attendance System #1 in Gym Check-In Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit BJJChat
PATO #6 in Gym Check-In Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit PATO

BJJChat Attendance System leads on 1 check, PATO on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBJJChat Attendance System · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly BJJChat Attendance System
  • Free trialonly PATO
  • Most featuresBJJChat Attendance System · 6 of 6

BJJChat Attendance System scores higher on our rubric for gym check-in software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

BJJChat Attendance System offers free plan; PATO doesn't.

BJJChat Attendance System is the better fit for gyms wanting a free, feature-rich check-in system. PATO is the better fit for access-controlled gyms needing member automation.

  • BJJChat Attendance System fits best

    Gyms wanting a free, feature-rich check-in system

  • PATO fits best

    Access-controlled gyms needing member automation

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Side by side

Feature BJJChat Attendance System 9.4/10 Visit ↗ PATO 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Gym Check-In Software #6 in Gym Check-In Software
Best for Gyms wanting a free, feature-rich check-in system Access-controlled gyms needing member automation
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free 99 NZD/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BJJChat Attendance System 6/6 · PATO 5/6
QR check-in ✓ ✓
Kiosk mode ✓ ✓
Mobile check-in ✓ ✓
Visitor check-in ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Attendance reports ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • All features are included in the free-forever plan.
  • Supports QR, facial-recognition, kiosk, mobile, and visitor check-ins.
  • Combines occupancy, reporting, scheduling, and multi-location management.
  • Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control
  • Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms
Cons
  • The product is specifically focused on BJJ and combat-sports gyms.
  • No paid tier is published beyond the free-forever plan.
  • The feature set centers on attendance operations rather than broader gym management.
  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at NZD 99
  • Access, Classes, and Shop capabilities require add-ons
  • Advanced pricing and larger-gym features vary by setup
Our verdict

BJJChat Attendance System is a free gym attendance and check-in product for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies and combat-sports gyms. It combines QR-code, facial-recognition, manual, tablet-kiosk, and mobile check-in workflows with class…

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PATO is gym management software for gyms, studios, coaches, and 24/7 facilities. It brings together member management, billing, coaching, nutrition and workout tracking, classes, engagement automation, gamification, retail, and access…

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  1. BJJChat Attendance SystemGym Check-In Software 9.4Free plan
  2. PATOGym Check-In Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BJJChat Attendance System — where it wins

    • All features are included in the free-forever plan.
    • Supports QR, facial-recognition, kiosk, mobile, and visitor check-ins.
    • Combines occupancy, reporting, scheduling, and multi-location management.

    Where it doesn't

    • The product is specifically focused on BJJ and combat-sports gyms.
    • No paid tier is published beyond the free-forever plan.
    • The feature set centers on attendance operations rather than broader gym management.

  • PATO — where it wins

    • Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control
    • Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at NZD 99
    • Access, Classes, and Shop capabilities require add-ons
    • Advanced pricing and larger-gym features vary by setup
  • BJJChat Attendance System9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free, feature-rich check-in system tailored to BJJ and combat-sports gyms.

    Visit BJJChatFull verdict →
  • PATO8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad gym platform for access control, automation, billing, classes, and coaching.

    Visit PATOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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