Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software
Kicksite vs SportsEngine Motion
Kicksite leads on 1 check, SportsEngine Motion on 1, and 1 is 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
Kicksite scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 5.8 against 4.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Kicksite offers class scheduling; SportsEngine Motion doesn't publish it. SportsEngine Motion offers attendance tracking; Kicksite doesn't publish it.
Kicksite is the better fit for martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations. SportsEngine Motion is the better fit for programs needing scheduling and payment basics.
- Kicksite fits best
Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations
- SportsEngine Motion fits best
Programs needing scheduling and payment basics
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Side by side
| Feature | Kicksite 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | SportsEngine Motion 4.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Martial Arts Software | #6 in Martial Arts Software |
| Best for | Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations | Programs needing scheduling and payment basics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Kicksite 1/5 · SportsEngine Motion 1/5 | ||
| Belt or rank tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Class scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Recurring billing | Not published | Not published |
| Attendance tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| 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 → |
SportsEngine Motion is cloud-based management software for class-based organizations, with tools that can suit martial arts schools handling schedules, memberships and payments. Administrators can manage classes, rosters, attendance,… 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
SportsEngine Motion — where it wins
- Class scheduling, attendance, makeup credits and instructor assignments
- Automated recurring billing, payment plans and online registration
- Web and mobile access with messaging, websites and point-of-sale tools
Where it doesn't
- No martial-arts progression features are highlighted
- No free plan is available
- Broader class-management focus may not fit curriculum-heavy schools
- 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 → - SportsEngine Motion4.6/10 · From $295
A broad scheduling and billing system with a $295 one-time price, but limited martial-arts progression depth.
Visit SportsEngineFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026