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Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software

Kombat Evolve vs Gym Admin

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Kombat Evolve #2 in Martial Arts School Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Kombat Evolve
Gym Admin #4 in Martial Arts School Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit 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 ↗
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 Email
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 ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Starter is limited to 50 active students
  • Integrations are limited to Stripe
  • Support is provided through email
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…

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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…

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  1. Kombat EvolveMartial Arts School Software 9.314-day trial
  2. Gym AdminMartial Arts School Software 9.1Free plan

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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