KICKSITE VS GYMDESK
Trying to decide which martial arts software is the best Gymdesk alternative? Compare Kicksite to Gymdesk to see how we stack up against the competition.
Compare Kicksite Martial Arts Software to Gymdesk
| Kicksite | VS | Gymdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Kicksite starts at just $49/month for schools with 0-25 students and scales with you as your business grows. You'll never pay more than $199/month for software! | Pricing | Gymdesk starts at $75/month and scales with you as your school grows, with the highest tier at $200/month. |
| Kicksite offers unlimited training and support, including phone calls and video calls with dedicated support team. | Customer Support | Gymdesk provides customer support through a contact form submission on their website. |
| Kicksite's full suite of software features are available to customers at every pricing tier with NO sneaky upcharges or hidden fees. | Features Availability | Gymdesk's full suite of software features are available to customers at every pricing tier with NO sneaky upcharges or hidden fees. |
| Along with martial arts software, Kicksite also provides in-house website design services. Kicksite websites are custom-designed for each school, with Kicksite providing updates and management of the website. | Website Services | Along with their software, Gymdesk provides customers with website templates that the customer must build and manage on their own. |
| Kicksite's preferred payment processing partner Basys offers a competitive 2.9% + $0.25 flat rate for all card transactions. Basys is A+ rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Kicksite also integrates with Stripe and VersaPay. | Payment Processing | Gymdesk integrates with Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, Zoom, GoCardless and Ezypay. |
| Kicksite is built specifically to be used by all types of martial arts schools, instructors, and communities. | Industry Focus | Gymdesk position themselves as a one-size-fits-all software for a variety of fitness businesses including Crossfit, Yoga, Pilates and more. |
| Kicksite is an independently-owned small business that partners with our customers to make their life easier and help their martial arts schools grow. | Ownership Status | Gymdesk is a private equity-owned business that makes decisions to benefit shareholders and investors. |
The Key Differences
Kicksite is proud to provide our customers with industry-leading Customer Support. Kicksite customers can take advantage of unlimited support and one-on-one trainings at no additional cost. New customers have the option to participate in our 60-day white glove onboarding process with a dedicated Onboarding Specialist to answer their questions and provide training and education. Our dedicated support team can be reached via email, voicemail and our integrated ticketing system, with an average response time of 8 hours or less during regular business hours.
Gymdesk offers customer support through their online submission form. Recent reviews from users suggest a decline in responsiveness from support and an unwillingness to fix bugs and issues in the software.
Kicksite was born in a local Kansas City-area Taekwondo school nearly 20 years ago by an instructor who wanted an easier way to manage his school. Fast forward to present day and our mission is still deeply rooted in providing a martial arts software that makes our customers’ lives easier.
Gymdesk was created 10 years ago as Martial Arts on Rails. While they were initially focused solely on martial arts, they have since pivoted and now position themselves as a one-size-fits-all software solution for fitness businesses including CrossFit, Yoga, Pilates, Gymnastics, Dance and Martial Arts.
Kicksite is an independently-owned small business that partners with our customers to make their life easier and grow their business. Kicksite makes decisions with one goal in mind: helping our customers. We mean it when we say, We Make Businesses Better, and are working hard every day to improve our software and meet our customers’ needs.
Gymdesk is owned by a private equity firm who’s top priority is turning a profit and planning for an exit strategy. Be wary of leadership that may now be making decisions to benefit their investors and shareholders first, customers second.
Kicksite provides in-house, custom website design services along with our industry-leading martial arts software. This allows martial arts schools to fully manage their martial arts school’s operations and online presence through one provider – Kicksite. With Kicksite’s website design services, we take care of everything for you, from design and copywriting to search engine optimization. We’ll also handle any future updates to your site so you can worry about training and teaching.
Gymdesk technically offers websites as part of their software package, but their service consists of simply providing their customers with a website template. You, the customer, are ultimately responsible for designing and building the website, as well as handling future updates and maintenance.
The Final Verdict
Kicksite
Industry-leading customer support, experience and longevity in the martial arts industry, and in-house custom website design services make Kicksite a great martial arts software solution for schools big and small. Kicksite has served the martial arts industry for nearly 20 years, building a wealth of expertise and dependability in this space. Plus, Kicksite’s independent ownership means your software provider will be working for YOU and not for private equity investors trying to make a quick profit. Your martial arts business deserves more than just a product – you deserve a partner.
Gymdesk
Although Kicksite's starting price point is lower, Gymdesk's pricing tiers are comparable and fair, making Gymdesk a viable software option for both small and large martial arts schools. Gymdesk offers more billing partner integrations than Kicksite, a possible advantage for schools looking for more flexibility in selecting a payment processor. However, Gymdesk's platform is built to be used by a variety of fitness businesses, which means some schools could find features lacking or not fully accommodating to martial arts-specific needs. Gymdesk's private equity ownership also raises questions about their priorities and potential negative impacts on support and service.
We make switching from Gymdesk to Kicksite easy!
Our dedicated customer service & support team at Kicksite is equipped to make the switch from Gymdesk to Kicksite smooth and easy. Our migration process includes:
✅ FREE student profile data transfer from your existing software
✅ 60-day white glove onboarding with a dedicated specialist
✅ Customer support from real, actual human beings!
✅ Unlimited one-on-one live trainings
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Kicksite is trusted by the top martial arts associations and schools in the world.
What your school needs
Robert Drysdale isn’t just one of the most decorated and accomplished American grapplers of all time. He’s also a longtime Kicksite user! Hear how Drysdale has managed Zenith Jiu Jitsu for nearly a decade using Kicksite’s simple and time-saving tools like attendance tracking, belt tracking, and communications.
Robert Drysdale
Zenith Jiu Jitsu
Buy back time, grow your business
One of the best to ever compete in Jiu-Jitsu, Mahamed Aly is a 4x IBJJF World Champion and owner of One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA. After partnering with Kicksite for just over a year, One Way Martial Arts has grown to nearly 400 students! Hear why he believes Kicksite helps with work-life balance and expanding his business.
Mahamed Aly
One Way Martial Arts
Martial Arts software pricing made simple
Be cautious of other software companies that have hidden fees or restrict access to tools at lower pricing tiers. With Kicksite, you can use everything no matter the size of your martial arts school!
0-25 members
$49
per month
26-50 members
$99
per month
51-100 members
$149
per month
101+ members
$199
per month