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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Spark Membership vs Clubworx

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Spark Membership #5 in Martial Arts Software 7.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Spark
Clubworx #7 in Martial Arts Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Clubworx

Spark Membership leads on 0 checks, Clubworx on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSpark Membership · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly Clubworx
  • Free trialboth

Spark Membership scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Clubworx offers free plan; Spark Membership doesn't.

Spark Membership is the better fit for small businesses prioritizing marketing and mobile. Clubworx is the better fit for clubs wanting a free-to-start mobile platform.

  • Spark Membership fits best

    Small businesses prioritizing marketing and mobile

  • Clubworx fits best

    Clubs wanting a free-to-start mobile platform

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Side by side

Feature Spark Membership 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Clubworx 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.6
Ranking #5 in Martial Arts Software #7 in Martial Arts Software
Best for Small businesses prioritizing marketing and mobile Clubs wanting a free-to-start mobile platform
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $199/mo A$109/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 15 days
Free trial length 14 days 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Spark Membership 1/5 · Clubworx 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 CRM, booking, billing, attendance, POS and digital waivers
  • Member mobile app supports bookings, payments and messaging
  • Email and SMS automation plus landing pages support local marketing
  • Free plan includes booking, payments, attendance and member communications
  • Supports waitlists, recurring billing and branded member apps
  • Web, iOS and Android access with Mailchimp and Stripe integrations
Cons
  • The starting price is $199 per month
  • Does not include martial-specific rank features
  • The published plan list shows a single tier
  • Built for several fitness businesses, not only martial arts schools
  • Retail point of sale starts with the Growing plan at AUD 109 monthly
  • Multisite management requires the Accelerating plan at AUD 149 monthly
Our verdict

Spark Membership is a cloud-based member-management platform for martial arts schools, gyms, studios and other local membership businesses. It brings together CRM records, online booking, class scheduling, recurring membership payments,…

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Clubworx is a cloud and mobile management platform for fitness businesses, including martial arts schools. It brings class, workshop, personal-session and appointment scheduling together with online booking, memberships, recurring billing,…

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  1. Spark MembershipMartial Arts Software 7.814-day trial
  2. ClubworxMartial Arts Software 7.6Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Spark Membership — where it wins

    • Combines CRM, booking, billing, attendance, POS and digital waivers
    • Member mobile app supports bookings, payments and messaging
    • Email and SMS automation plus landing pages support local marketing

    Where it doesn't

    • The starting price is $199 per month
    • Does not include martial-specific rank features
    • The published plan list shows a single tier

  • Clubworx — where it wins

    • Free plan includes booking, payments, attendance and member communications
    • Supports waitlists, recurring billing and branded member apps
    • Web, iOS and Android access with Mailchimp and Stripe integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Built for several fitness businesses, not only martial arts schools
    • Retail point of sale starts with the Growing plan at AUD 109 monthly
    • Multisite management requires the Accelerating plan at AUD 149 monthly
  • Spark Membership7.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A marketing-focused membership platform with broad operations tools and a $199 monthly starting price.

    Visit SparkFull verdict →
  • Clubworx7.6/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A free-to-start club platform with booking, billing and member apps.

    Visit ClubworxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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