MyStudio vs SportsEngine Motion

MyStudio8.5Visit SportsEngine Motion7.6Visit

Higher score MyStudio #3 in Martial Arts Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit MyStudio

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SportsEngine Motion #6 in Martial Arts Software 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SportsEngine

• MyStudio fits best

  Multi-location schools needing marketing automation

• SportsEngine Motion fits best

  Programs needing scheduling and payment basics

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Side by side

Feature	MyStudio 8.5/10 Visit ↗	SportsEngine Motion 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.6
Ranking	#3 in Martial Arts Software	#6 in Martial Arts Software
Best for	Multi-location schools needing marketing automation	Programs needing scheduling and payment basics
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$79/mo	$295 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	Live chat, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MyStudio 1/5 · SportsEngine Motion 1/5
Belt or rank tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Class scheduling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Recurring billing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attendance tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Student mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines billing, scheduling, attendance, waivers, and rank tracking Growth adds 10 automations; Scale adds unlimited automations Multi-location plans include headquarters reporting and franchise tools	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
Cons	No free plan; Essentials starts at $79 per month Branded app and unlimited automations require the $239 Scale plan Multi-location pricing starts at $499 per month	No martial-arts progression features are highlighted No free plan is available Broader class-management focus may not fit curriculum-heavy schools
Our verdict	MyStudio brings member and enrollment management, recurring billing, class scheduling, attendance, point of sale, digital waivers, and marketing automation into one system for martial arts schools and enrichment programs. Rank and belt… 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

• MyStudio — where it wins

  • Combines billing, scheduling, attendance, waivers, and rank tracking
  • Growth adds 10 automations; Scale adds unlimited automations
  • Multi-location plans include headquarters reporting and franchise tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Essentials starts at $79 per month
  • Branded app and unlimited automations require the $239 Scale plan
  • Multi-location pricing starts at $499 per month

• 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

• MyStudio8.5/10 · Paid

  A broad studio-management platform with belt tracking, billing, automation, and multi-location plans.

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• SportsEngine Motion7.6/10 · Paid

  A broad scheduling and billing system with a $295 one-time price, but limited martial-arts progression depth.

  Visit SportsEngineFull verdict →