Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software
Kicksite vs MyStudio
Kicksite leads on 1 check, MyStudio 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 trialonly Kicksite
Kicksite scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Kicksite is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $79/mo.
Kicksite is the better fit for martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations. MyStudio is the better fit for multi-location schools needing marketing automation.
- Kicksite fits best
Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations
- MyStudio fits best
Multi-location schools needing marketing automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Kicksite 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | MyStudio 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Martial Arts Software | #3 in Martial Arts Software |
| Best for | Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations | Multi-location schools needing marketing automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo (best) | $79/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Kicksite 1/5 · MyStudio 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 |
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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 → |
MyStudio brings member and enrollment management, recurring billing, class scheduling, attendance, point of sale, digital waivers, and marketing automation into one system for martial arts schools and enrichment programs. Rank and belt… 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
MyStudio — where it wins
- Combines billing, scheduling, attendance, waivers, and rank tracking
- Growth adds 10 automations; Scale adds unlimited automations
- Multi-location plans include headquarters reporting and franchise tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Essentials starts at $79 per month
- Branded app and unlimited automations require the $239 Scale plan
- Multi-location pricing starts at $499 per month
- Kicksite8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A martial-arts-focused system for handling student records, billing, attendance and promotions.
Visit KicksiteFull verdict → - MyStudio8.5/10 · Paid
A broad studio-management platform with belt tracking, billing, automation, and multi-location plans.
Visit MyStudioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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