Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software
QuickKicks vs Sport School Manager
QuickKicks 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 scoreQuickKicks · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceQuickKicks · $30/site/mo
- Free planonly Sport School Manager
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresQuickKicks · 6 of 6
QuickKicks scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Sport School Manager offers free plan; QuickKicks doesn't. QuickKicks is cheaper to start at $30/mo against $89/mo.
QuickKicks is the better fit for growing schools seeking broad value. Sport School Manager is the better fit for schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing.
- QuickKicks fits best
Growing schools seeking broad value
- Sport School Manager fits best
Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing
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Side by side
| Feature | QuickKicks 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Sport School Manager 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Martial Arts School Software | #7 in Martial Arts School Software |
| Best for | Growing schools seeking broad value | Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $30/site/mo (best) | $89/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 90 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 90 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features QuickKicks 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 | QuickKicks is management software for martial arts schools and dojos that need one system for daily administration, student progression, family communication, and growth activities. Its coverage spans member records, lead management,… 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
QuickKicks — where it wins
- Tracks belts, ranks, curriculum, promotions, and rank tests
- Combines billing, attendance, leads, events, and parent access
- Includes migration, website tools, reports, and four integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
- Growth lists no named additions beyond Core
- Monthly per-location pricing scales with each location
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
- QuickKicks9.2/10 · 14-day trial
Broad dojo management with strong progression, billing, family, and growth tools.
Visit QuickKicksFull verdict → - Sport School Manager8.8/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial
A flexible martial arts school platform with free access and broad billing tools.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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