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Head-to-head · Gym Membership Billing Software

ClubWise vs Sport School Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ClubWise #3 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit ClubWise
Sport School Manager #6 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 90-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit site

ClubWise leads on 0 checks, Sport School Manager on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClubWise · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Sport School Manager
  • Free trialonly Sport School Manager
  • Most featuresSport School Manager · 4 of 5

ClubWise scores higher on our rubric for gym membership billing software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

ClubWise is the better fit for full-service clubs needing payments and operations. Sport School Manager is the better fit for sports schools prioritizing value and platform coverage.

  • ClubWise fits best

    Full-service clubs needing payments and operations

  • Sport School Manager fits best

    Sports schools prioritizing value and platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature ClubWise 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Sport School Manager 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #3 in Gym Membership Billing Software #6 in Gym Membership Billing Software
Best for Full-service clubs needing payments and operations Sports schools prioritizing value and platform coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $89/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 90 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClubWise 3/5 · Sport School Manager 4/5
Failed-payment recovery ✓ ✓
Membership freezes ✓ ✓
Refunds Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment reporting ✓ ✓
Accounting integrations Not checked yet —
Specs
Member limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Billing frequency Flexible Flexible
Our review
Pros
  • Flexible weekly, fortnightly, and monthly billing schedules
  • Retries failed payments and supports arrears communications
  • Combines billing, access control, CRM, scheduling, and mobile apps
  • Free plan includes payment processing, reporting and attendance tracking
  • Supports subscriptions, manual payments, refunds and payment reminders
  • Available across web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web platform may not suit teams seeking a billing-only tool
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler club requirements
  • Accounting integrations are not included
  • Advanced needs may require the $89 monthly School Plan
  • Integrations focus mainly on infrastructure and communication services
Our verdict

ClubWise is cloud-based gym and club management software for gyms, health clubs, studios, sports centres, and multi-site fitness operators. It brings together member records, recurring membership billing, direct-debit collection, card and…

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Sport School Manager is a web-based management platform for martial arts schools, sports academies, youth clubs, training centers and multi-location organizations. It combines student and lead management with class scheduling, attendance,…

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  1. ClubWiseGym Membership Billing Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Sport School ManagerGym Membership Billing Software 8.6Free plan · 90-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClubWise — where it wins

    • Flexible weekly, fortnightly, and monthly billing schedules
    • Retries failed payments and supports arrears communications
    • Combines billing, access control, CRM, scheduling, and mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Web platform may not suit teams seeking a billing-only tool
    • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler club requirements

  • Sport School Manager — where it wins

    • Free plan includes payment processing, reporting and attendance tracking
    • Supports subscriptions, manual payments, refunds and payment reminders
    • Available across web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Accounting integrations are not included
    • Advanced needs may require the $89 monthly School Plan
    • Integrations focus mainly on infrastructure and communication services
  • ClubWise8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad web platform combining gym billing, operations, payments, and member engagement.

    Visit ClubWiseFull verdict →
  • Sport School Manager8.6/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial

    A broad sports-school platform with free billing tools and an $89 monthly paid plan.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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