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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Kicksite vs DojoExpert

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Kicksite #2 in Martial Arts Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Kicksite
DojoExpert #8 in Martial Arts Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DojoExpert

Kicksite leads on 0 checks, DojoExpert on 0, and 6 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 scoreKicksite · 8.7/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDojoExpert · 5 of 5

Kicksite scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 8.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Kicksite is the better fit for martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations. DojoExpert is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing full essentials.

  • Kicksite fits best

    Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations

  • DojoExpert fits best

    Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials

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Side by side

Feature Kicksite 8.7/10 Visit ↗ DojoExpert 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.6
Ranking #2 in Martial Arts Software #8 in Martial Arts Software
Best for Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo €14/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets
Integrations 3 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Kicksite 1/5 · DojoExpert 5/5
Belt or rank tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Recurring billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet 5
Our review
Pros
  • Combines family profiles, memberships, billing and attendance management
  • Tracks class schedules, belt ranks, promotions and digital waivers
  • Mobile web portal supports registration, check-in and progress tracking
  • Belt requirements, progress tracking, and promotion certificates
  • Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, invoices, and student communications
  • Payment integrations plus iOS and Android student apps
Cons
  • Monthly cost rises across four active-student bands
  • Member portal is a mobile web app, not an App Store or Google Play app
  • Integrations listed are limited to Basys, Zapier and Twilio
  • No free plan; access starts at €14 per month
  • QR and kiosk attendance require the Pro plan
  • Inventory, webshop, and online waivers require Ultimate
Our verdict

Kicksite brings core school administration into one cloud-based system for martial arts programs, including karate, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, kickboxing, MMA and wrestling. It is aimed at schools that need to coordinate student and family…

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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,…

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  1. KicksiteMartial Arts Software 8.714-day trial
  2. DojoExpertMartial Arts Software 7.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kicksite — where it wins

    • Combines family profiles, memberships, billing and attendance management
    • Tracks class schedules, belt ranks, promotions and digital waivers
    • Mobile web portal supports registration, check-in and progress tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly cost rises across four active-student bands
    • Member portal is a mobile web app, not an App Store or Google Play app
    • Integrations listed are limited to Basys, Zapier and Twilio

  • 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
  • Kicksite8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A martial-arts-focused system for handling student records, billing, attendance and promotions.

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  • DojoExpert7.6/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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