Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software
Spark Membership vs Clubworx
Spark Membership leads on 1 check, Clubworx on 2, and 0 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 scoreClubworx · 6.8/10
- Free planonly Clubworx
Clubworx scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 6.8 against 5.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #5.
Clubworx offers free plan; Spark Membership doesn't. Spark Membership offers class scheduling; Clubworx doesn't publish it. Clubworx offers attendance tracking; Spark Membership doesn't publish it.
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 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | Clubworx 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| 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 | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published | Not published |
| Class scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Recurring billing | Not published | Not published |
| Attendance tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Student mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Locations included | Not published | Not published |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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 Membership5.8/10 · From $199/mo · 14-day trial
A marketing-focused membership platform with broad operations tools and a $199 monthly starting price.
Visit SparkFull verdict → - Clubworx6.8/10 · 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 Sep 2026