Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software
Martialytics vs Sport School Manager
Martialytics leads on 1 check, Sport School Manager on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMartialytics · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceMartialytics · $69/mo
- Free planonly Sport School Manager
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresMartialytics · 6 of 6
Martialytics scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Sport School Manager offers free plan; Martialytics doesn't. Martialytics is cheaper to start at $69/mo against $89/mo.
Martialytics is the better fit for established schools wanting complete operations. Sport School Manager is the better fit for schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing.
- Martialytics fits best
Established schools wanting complete operations
- Sport School Manager fits best
Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing
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Side by side
| Feature | Martialytics 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Sport School Manager 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Martial Arts School Software | #7 in Martial Arts School Software |
| Best for | Established schools wanting complete operations | Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $69/mo (best) | $89/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | 90 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 90 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Martialytics 6/6 · Sport School Manager 0/6 | ||
| Belt progression | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Membership billing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Family accounts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Student portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Martialytics is school-management software for martial arts academies, gyms, dojos and franchises. It brings student profiles, custom tags, attendance check-in, kiosk mode, belt and grading progression, recurring membership billing,… Read the review → |
Sport School Manager is a web-based management platform for martial arts schools, sports academies, youth clubs, training centers and multi-location organizations. It combines student and lead management with class scheduling, advance… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Martialytics — where it wins
- Tracks belts, ranks, grading progression, attendance and memberships
- Combines bookings, waivers, CRM, campaigns, POS and reporting
- Includes web, iOS and Android access with five integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Monthly pricing increases across four student-volume tiers
- The full feature set may exceed the needs of smaller schools
Sport School Manager — where it wins
- Free Starter plan with attendance, grading and payment processing
- Flexible billing with subscriptions, manual payments, freezes and refunds
- Web, iOS and Android access with parent and student portals
Where it doesn't
- Accounting integrations are not available
- Priority support and dedicated onboarding require the School Plan
- Advanced school operations may require moving beyond the free plan
- Martialytics8.9/10 · 30-day trial
A complete operations suite for established martial arts schools and franchises.
Visit MartialyticsFull verdict → - Sport School Manager8.8/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial
A flexible martial arts school platform with free access and broad billing tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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