Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software
Kombat Evolve vs Gym Admin
Kombat Evolve leads on 0 checks, Gym Admin on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKombat Evolve · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Gym Admin
- Free trialonly Kombat Evolve
Kombat Evolve scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Gym Admin offers free plan; Kombat Evolve doesn't.
Kombat Evolve is the better fit for feature-rich academies and multi-location operators. Gym Admin is the better fit for schools wanting a free starting plan.
- Kombat Evolve fits best
Feature-rich academies and multi-location operators
- Gym Admin fits best
Schools wanting a free starting plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Kombat Evolve 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Gym Admin 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Martial Arts School Software | #4 in Martial Arts School Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich academies and multi-location operators | Schools wanting a free starting plan |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €566/yr | $59/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Kombat Evolve 6/6 · Gym Admin 6/6 | ||
| Belt progression | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Membership billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family accounts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Kombat Evolve is an academy management platform for BJJ and martial arts schools that need more than class scheduling. It brings together member profiles, recurring memberships, passes, Stripe billing, class capacity limits, QR and… Read the review → |
Gym Admin is gym management software for martial arts academies and fitness facilities. It brings together recurring membership billing, automated invoicing, class timetables, attendance, kiosk self-check-in, digital waivers, family and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Kombat Evolve — where it wins
- Belt timelines, stripes, mat time and promotion readiness
- Scheduling, kiosk check-in, billing, CRM and website tools
- Student apps with family accounts and competition tracking
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at €59 per month
- Pricing scales by active-member count across four tiers
- Support is provided through email and documentation
Gym Admin — where it wins
- Free Starter plan supports up to 50 active students
- Tracks billing, attendance, belts, stripes, and rank progression
- Includes family records, waivers, reports, store tools, and AI insights
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 50 active students
- Integrations are limited to Stripe
- Support is provided through email
- Kombat Evolve9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad academy platform for progression, scheduling, billing, CRM and mobile access.
Visit Kombat EvolveFull verdict → - Gym Admin9.1/10 · Free plan
A free-to-start system for billing, attendance, rank progression, and family records.
Visit Gym AdminFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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