Head-to-head · Gym Membership Billing Software
ClubWise vs Sport School Manager
ClubWise leads on 0 checks, Sport School Manager on 2, and 4 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 scoreSport School Manager · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Sport School Manager
- Most featuresSport School Manager · 4 of 5
Our editors rank ClubWise at #3 and Sport School Manager at #6 for gym membership billing software; ClubWise has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Sport School Manager offers free plan; ClubWise doesn't publish it. Sport School Manager offers refunds; ClubWise doesn't publish it.
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 —/10 Visit ↗ | Sport School Manager 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 9.2 |
| 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 | Not published | $89/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published | ✓ (best) |
| Payment reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting integrations | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Member limit | Not published | Not published |
| Billing frequency | Flexible | Flexible |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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
- ClubWise—/10 · Pricing on request
A broad web platform combining gym billing, operations, payments, and member engagement.
Visit ClubWiseFull verdict → - Sport School Manager9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $89/mo · 90-day trial
A broad sports-school platform with free billing tools and an $89 monthly paid plan.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026