Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software
Kicksite vs Gymdesk
Kicksite leads on 1 check, Gymdesk on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKicksite · 5.8/10
- Lowest starting priceKicksite · $49/mo
Kicksite scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 5.8 against 5.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Kicksite is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $75/mo.
Kicksite is the better fit for martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations. Gymdesk is the better fit for small gyms wanting core membership and class tools.
- Kicksite fits best
Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations
- Gymdesk fits best
Small gyms wanting core membership and class tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Kicksite 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | Gymdesk 5.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Martial Arts Software | #4 in Martial Arts Software |
| Best for | Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations | Small gyms wanting core membership and class tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo (best) | $75/mo |
| 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, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Kicksite 1/5 · Gymdesk 1/5 | ||
| Belt or rank tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Class scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring billing | Not published | Not published |
| Attendance tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Student mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Locations included | Not published | Not published |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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 → |
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
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
- Kicksite5.8/10 · From $49/mo · 14-day trial
A martial-arts-focused system for handling student records, billing, attendance and promotions.
Visit KicksiteFull verdict → - Gymdesk5.4/10 · From $75/mo · 14-day trial
A straightforward gym system for managing memberships, classes, bookings and billing.
Visit GymdeskFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026