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Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software

DojoMesh vs Sport School Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score DojoMesh #5 in Martial Arts School Software 9.0/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit DojoMesh
Sport School Manager #7 in Martial Arts School Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 90-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site

DojoMesh leads on 1 check, Sport School Manager on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDojoMesh · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceDojoMesh · $50/mo
  • Free planonly Sport School Manager
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDojoMesh · 5 of 6

DojoMesh scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Sport School Manager offers free plan; DojoMesh doesn't. DojoMesh is cheaper to start at $50/mo against $89/mo.

DojoMesh is the better fit for small and mid-sized gyms needing strong payment tools. Sport School Manager is the better fit for schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing.

  • DojoMesh fits best

    Small and mid-sized gyms needing strong payment tools

  • Sport School Manager fits best

    Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing

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Side by side

Feature DojoMesh 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Sport School Manager 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Martial Arts School Software #7 in Martial Arts School Software
Best for Small and mid-sized gyms needing strong payment tools Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $50/mo (best) $89/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 60 days 90 days
Free trial length 60 days 90 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DojoMesh 5/6 · Sport School Manager 0/6
Belt progression ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Attendance tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Membership billing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Family accounts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Student portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app — Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Configurable belt, stripe, rank, and grading progression
  • Family billing, saved cards, automatic retries, and payment reminders
  • Attendance, mat-time reporting, scheduling, messaging, and member portal
  • Free Starter plan with attendance, grading and payment processing
  • Flexible billing with subscriptions, manual payments, freezes and refunds
  • Web, iOS and Android access with parent and student portals
Cons
  • No mobile app
  • Paid plans start at $50 per month
  • Founded in 2024, with a shorter operating history
  • Accounting integrations are not available
  • Priority support and dedicated onboarding require the School Plan
  • Advanced school operations may require moving beyond the free plan
Our verdict

DojoMesh is a browser-based management platform for martial arts academies, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, taekwondo, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, and MMA schools. It is designed for owner-operators and academies ranging from a…

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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, advance…

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  1. DojoMeshMartial Arts School Software 9.060-day trial
  2. Sport School ManagerMartial Arts School Software 8.8Free plan · 90-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DojoMesh — where it wins

    • Configurable belt, stripe, rank, and grading progression
    • Family billing, saved cards, automatic retries, and payment reminders
    • Attendance, mat-time reporting, scheduling, messaging, and member portal

    Where it doesn't

    • No mobile app
    • Paid plans start at $50 per month
    • Founded in 2024, with a shorter operating history

  • Sport School Manager — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan with attendance, grading and payment processing
    • Flexible billing with subscriptions, manual payments, freezes and refunds
    • Web, iOS and Android access with parent and student portals

    Where it doesn't

    • Accounting integrations are not available
    • Priority support and dedicated onboarding require the School Plan
    • Advanced school operations may require moving beyond the free plan
  • DojoMesh9.0/10 · 60-day trial

    A focused platform for martial arts gyms managing payments, progression, and members.

    Visit DojoMeshFull verdict →
  • Sport School Manager8.8/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial

    A flexible martial arts school platform with free access and broad billing tools.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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