Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software
Gym Admin vs DojoMesh
Gym Admin leads on 2 checks, DojoMesh on 1, and 5 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 scoreGym Admin · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceDojoMesh · $50/mo
- Free planonly Gym Admin
- Free trialonly DojoMesh
- Most featuresGym Admin · 6 of 6
Gym Admin scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Gym Admin offers free plan; DojoMesh doesn't. DojoMesh is cheaper to start at $50/mo against $59/mo. Gym Admin offers mobile app; DojoMesh doesn't.
Gym Admin is the better fit for schools wanting a free starting plan. DojoMesh is the better fit for small and mid-sized gyms needing strong payment tools.
- Gym Admin fits best
Schools wanting a free starting plan
- DojoMesh fits best
Small and mid-sized gyms needing strong payment tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Gym Admin 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | DojoMesh 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Martial Arts School Software | #5 in Martial Arts School Software |
| Best for | Schools wanting a free starting plan | Small and mid-sized gyms needing strong payment tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $59/mo | $50/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 60 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Gym Admin 6/6 · DojoMesh 5/6 | ||
| Belt progression | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Membership billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family accounts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | — |
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| Our verdict | Gym Admin is gym management software for martial arts academies and fitness facilities. It brings together recurring membership billing, automated invoicing, class timetables, attendance, kiosk self-check-in, digital waivers, family and… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Gym Admin — where it wins
- Free Starter plan supports up to 50 active students
- Tracks billing, attendance, belts, stripes, and rank progression
- Includes family records, waivers, reports, store tools, and AI insights
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 50 active students
- Integrations are limited to Stripe
- Support is provided through email
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
- Gym Admin9.1/10 · Free plan
A free-to-start system for billing, attendance, rank progression, and family records.
Visit Gym AdminFull verdict → - DojoMesh9.0/10 · 60-day trial
A focused platform for martial arts gyms managing payments, progression, and members.
Visit DojoMeshFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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