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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Kicksite vs Gymdesk

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Gymdesk #4 in Martial Arts Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit 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 · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceKicksite · $49/mo
  • Free trialboth

Kicksite scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 8.7 against 8.0 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 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Gymdesk 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.0
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 14 days 14 days
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 checked yet Not checked yet
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Recurring billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Student mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines memberships, scheduling, attendance and online booking
  • Supports recurring billing, digital waivers and member communications
  • Offers a member-facing app on iOS and Android
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
  • 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
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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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…

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  1. KicksiteMartial Arts Software 8.714-day trial
  2. GymdeskMartial Arts Software 8.014-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

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

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

    Visit KicksiteFull verdict →
  • Gymdesk8.0/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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