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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Spark Membership vs DojoExpert

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
DojoExpert #8 in Martial Arts Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DojoExpert

Spark Membership leads on 0 checks, DojoExpert on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 trialboth
  • Most featuresDojoExpert · 5 of 5

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 #8.

Spark Membership is the better fit for small businesses prioritizing marketing and mobile. DojoExpert is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing full essentials.

  • Spark Membership fits best

    Small businesses prioritizing marketing and mobile

  • DojoExpert fits best

    Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials

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Side by side

Feature Spark Membership 7.8/10 Visit ↗ DojoExpert 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.6
Ranking #5 in Martial Arts Software #8 in Martial Arts Software
Best for Small businesses prioritizing marketing and mobile Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $199/mo €14/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email, Tickets
Integrations 4 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Spark Membership 1/5 · DojoExpert 5/5
Belt or rank tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Recurring billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet 5
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
  • Belt requirements, progress tracking, and promotion certificates
  • Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, invoices, and student communications
  • Payment integrations plus iOS and Android student apps
Cons
  • The starting price is $199 per month
  • Does not include martial-specific rank features
  • The published plan list shows a single tier
  • No free plan; access starts at €14 per month
  • QR and kiosk attendance require the Pro plan
  • Inventory, webshop, and online waivers require Ultimate
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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DojoExpert is a cloud and mobile management system for martial arts schools, with web, iOS, and Android access for instructors, students, and parents. It brings together member and lead records, custom fields, class scheduling, enrollment,…

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  1. Spark MembershipMartial Arts Software 7.814-day trial
  2. DojoExpertMartial Arts Software 7.614-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

  • DojoExpert — where it wins

    • Belt requirements, progress tracking, and promotion certificates
    • Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, invoices, and student communications
    • Payment integrations plus iOS and Android student apps

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts at €14 per month
    • QR and kiosk attendance require the Pro plan
    • Inventory, webshop, and online waivers require Ultimate
  • 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 →
  • DojoExpert7.6/10 · 14-day trial

    A €14/month starting point for schools covering scheduling, belts, attendance, and billing.

    Visit DojoExpertFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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