Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software
Gymdesk vs DojoExpert
Gymdesk leads on 0 checks, DojoExpert on 4, and 2 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 scoreDojoExpert · 9.0/10
- Most featuresDojoExpert · 5 of 5
DojoExpert scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 9.0 against 5.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #4.
DojoExpert offers belt or rank tracking; Gymdesk doesn't publish it. DojoExpert offers recurring billing; Gymdesk doesn't publish it. DojoExpert offers attendance tracking; Gymdesk doesn't publish it. DojoExpert offers student mobile app; Gymdesk doesn't publish it.
Gymdesk is the better fit for small gyms wanting core membership and class tools. DojoExpert is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing full essentials.
- Gymdesk fits best
Small gyms wanting core membership and class tools
- DojoExpert fits best
Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials
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Side by side
| Feature | Gymdesk 5.4/10 Visit ↗ | DojoExpert 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Martial Arts Software | #8 in Martial Arts Software |
| Best for | Small gyms wanting core membership and class tools | Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $75/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Gymdesk 1/5 · DojoExpert 5/5 | ||
| Belt or rank tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Class scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring billing | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Attendance tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Student mobile app | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Locations included | Not published | 5 |
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| Our verdict | Gymdesk brings member records, memberships, class scheduling, attendance, online booking, recurring billing, digital waivers and communications into a cloud-based system for gyms, martial arts schools and studios. Its member-facing app… Read the review → |
DojoExpert is a cloud and mobile management system for martial arts schools, with web, iOS, and Android access for instructors, students, and parents. It brings together member and lead records, custom fields, class scheduling, enrollment,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Gymdesk — where it wins
- Combines memberships, scheduling, attendance and online booking
- Supports recurring billing, digital waivers and member communications
- Offers a member-facing app on iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- The $75 monthly entry tier covers up to 50 members
- Multi-location support is limited
- The focus is on core gym operations rather than a broader feature set
DojoExpert — where it wins
- Belt requirements, progress tracking, and promotion certificates
- Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, invoices, and student communications
- Payment integrations plus iOS and Android student apps
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts at €14 per month
- QR and kiosk attendance require the Pro plan
- Inventory, webshop, and online waivers require Ultimate
- Gymdesk5.4/10 · From $75/mo · 14-day trial
A straightforward gym system for managing memberships, classes, bookings and billing.
Visit GymdeskFull verdict → - DojoExpert9.0/10 · From €14/mo · 14-day trial
A €14/month starting point for schools covering scheduling, belts, attendance, and billing.
Visit DojoExpertFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026







