Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software
Gym Admin vs Sport School Manager
Gym Admin leads on 7 checks, Sport School Manager on 0, and 1 is 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 · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceGym Admin · $59/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresGym Admin · 6 of 6
Gym Admin scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 9.0 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Gym Admin is cheaper to start at $59/mo against $89/mo. Gym Admin offers belt progression; Sport School Manager doesn't publish it. Gym Admin offers attendance tracking; Sport School Manager doesn't publish it. Gym Admin offers membership billing; Sport School Manager doesn't publish it. Gym Admin offers family accounts; Sport School Manager doesn't publish it.
Gym Admin is the better fit for schools wanting a free starting plan. Sport School Manager is the better fit for schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing.
- Gym Admin fits best
Schools wanting a free starting plan
- Sport School Manager fits best
Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing
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Side by side
| Feature | Gym Admin 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Sport School Manager 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Martial Arts School Software | #7 in Martial Arts School Software |
| Best for | Schools wanting a free starting plan | Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $59/mo (best) | $89/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Gym Admin 6/6 · Sport School Manager 0/6 | ||
| Belt progression | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Membership billing | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Family accounts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Student portal | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not published |
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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 → |
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… 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
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
- Gym Admin9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $59/mo
A free-to-start system for billing, attendance, rank progression, and family records.
Visit Gym AdminFull verdict → - Sport School Manager6.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $89/mo · 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 Sep 2026