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Head-to-head · Martial Arts School Software

Sport School Manager vs ASF Martial Arts Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Sport School Manager #7 in Martial Arts School Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 90-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site
ASF Martial Arts Software #8 in Martial Arts School Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ASF

Sport School Manager leads on 1 check, ASF Martial Arts Software on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSport School Manager · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Sport School Manager
  • Free trialonly Sport School Manager
  • Most featuresASF Martial Arts Software · 6 of 6

Sport School Manager scores higher on our rubric for martial arts school software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Sport School Manager offers free plan; ASF Martial Arts Software doesn't.

Sport School Manager is the better fit for schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing. ASF Martial Arts Software is the better fit for schools valuing long vendor experience.

  • Sport School Manager fits best

    Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing

  • ASF Martial Arts Software fits best

    Schools valuing long vendor experience

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Side by side

Feature Sport School Manager 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ASF Martial Arts Software 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #7 in Martial Arts School Software #8 in Martial Arts School Software
Best for Schools prioritizing free access and flexible billing Schools valuing long vendor experience
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $89/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 90 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sport School Manager 0/6 · ASF Martial Arts Software 6/6
Belt progression Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Membership billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Family accounts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Tracks belts, ranks, attendance, classes, and student enrollment
  • Supports recurring card and ACH billing with declined-payment retries
  • Combines family accounts, POS, reporting, and member mobile access
Cons
  • Accounting integrations are not available
  • Priority support and dedicated onboarding require the School Plan
  • Advanced school operations may require moving beyond the free plan
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Integration requirements should be discussed before purchase
  • Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller schools
Our verdict

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…

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ASF Martial Arts Software is a management and billing platform for martial arts schools, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, taekwondo, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and judo. It supports single-location and multi-location…

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  1. Sport School ManagerMartial Arts School Software 8.8Free plan · 90-day trial
  2. ASF Martial Arts SoftwareMartial Arts School Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • ASF Martial Arts Software — where it wins

    • Tracks belts, ranks, attendance, classes, and student enrollment
    • Supports recurring card and ACH billing with declined-payment retries
    • Combines family accounts, POS, reporting, and member mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Integration requirements should be discussed before purchase
    • Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller schools
  • Sport School Manager8.8/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial

    A flexible martial arts school platform with free access and broad billing tools.

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  • ASF Martial Arts Software8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad school-management suite with sales-led pricing and strong payment tools.

    Visit ASFFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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