Kombat Evolve vs OLM

Kombat Evolve9.3Visit OLM8.6Visit

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

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OLM #9 in Martial Arts School Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit OLM

• Kombat Evolve fits best

  Feature-rich academies and multi-location operators

• OLM fits best

  Schools wanting free platform access with analytics

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Side by side

Feature	Kombat Evolve 9.3/10 Visit ↗	OLM 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Martial Arts School Software	#9 in Martial Arts School Software
Best for	Feature-rich academies and multi-location operators	Schools wanting free platform access with analytics
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€566/yr	$499 one-time
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Kombat Evolve 6/6 · OLM 5/6
Belt progression	✓	✓
Attendance tracking	✓	✓
Membership billing	✓	✓
Family accounts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Unlimited members and check-ins with kiosk and QR-code support Belt, rank, attendance, scheduling, billing, waivers, and messaging tools AI churn prediction, retention alerts, and revenue reporting with CSV export
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	Membership invoices carry a 2% fee with a $2 minimum Seminars, merchandise, and drop-ins carry a 3% fee with no cap A $499 one-time setup fee applies for onboarding and configuration
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 →	OLM is gym management software for martial arts academies and gyms, including BJJ, judo, karate, taekwondo, Muay Thai, and other ranked disciplines. It combines operational tools—check-ins, recurring class scheduling, belt and rank… 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

• OLM — where it wins

  • Unlimited members and check-ins with kiosk and QR-code support
  • Belt, rank, attendance, scheduling, billing, waivers, and messaging tools
  • AI churn prediction, retention alerts, and revenue reporting with CSV export

  Where it doesn't

  • Membership invoices carry a 2% fee with a $2 minimum
  • Seminars, merchandise, and drop-ins carry a 3% fee with no cap
  • A $499 one-time setup fee applies for onboarding and configuration

• Kombat Evolve9.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad academy platform for progression, scheduling, billing, CRM and mobile access.

  Visit Kombat EvolveFull verdict →
• OLM8.6/10 · Free plan

  A broad academy platform with free access, usage fees, analytics, and a $499 setup cost.

  Visit OLMFull verdict →