KICKSITE VS MYSTUDIO
Trying to decide which martial arts software is the best MyStudio alternative? Compare Kicksite to MyStudio to see how we stack up against the competition.
Compare Kicksite Martial Arts Software to MyStudio
| Kicksite | VS | MyStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Kicksite starts at just $49/month for schools with 0-25 students and scales with you as your school grows. You'll never pay more than $199/month for software! | Pricing | MyStudio starts at $99/month on their Starter plan, jumping to $199/month for their Growth plan and $299/month for their Scale plan. |
| Kicksite offers unlimited training and support, including phone calls and video calls with our dedicated support team. | Customer Support | MyStudio offers customer support via email, phone and online chat. |
| Kicksite's full suite of software features are available to customers at every pricing tier with NO sneaky upcharges or hidden fees. | Features Availability | MyStudio gates certain features behind the paywall of their higher priced plans, and has some features only available as add-ons to any of their plans for an additional cost. |
| 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. | Additional Services Offered | Along with their gym management software, MyStudio provides website and AI lead conversion services, as well as a branded mobile app. |
| 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 | MyStudio's payment processing partner is Stripe. Rates vary based on plan, with the Scale plan ($299/month) featuring the lowest payment processing rates. |
| Kicksite is built specifically to be used by all types of martial arts schools, instructors, and communities. | Industry Focus | MyStudio position themselves as a one-size-fits-all software for a variety of fitness businesses including Crossfit, Yoga, Gymnastics, Swim Schools 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. Kicksite was built by martial artists for martial artists. | Ownership Status | MyStudio is owned and operated by their original founder, a martial arts school owner. |
The Key Differences
Kicksite offers fair and competitive pricing tiers that scale as your martial arts business scales. Newer and smaller schools with 0-25 students pay only $49/month. You’ll never pay more than $199/month for Kicksite’s martial arts software! Plus, there are no sneaky up-charges or premium tiers to unlock capabilities within the software – all pricing tiers have access to every feature in Kicksite.
MyStudio offers three plans starting at $99/month for their Starter plan and rising as high as $299/month for their Scale plan. MyStudio restricts access to numerous features that are gated behind their more expensive pricing tiers or only available as add-ons. This means that customers hoping to utilize all features available in MyStudio’s software can expect to pay more than $299/month.
Kicksite’s preferred payment processing partner Basys offers a competitive 2.9% + $0.25 flat rate for all card transactions. This rate is available to all Kicksite customers regardless of pricing tier. Basys is A+ rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with nearly 25 years of experience in the payment processing industry. The Kicksite and Basys headquarters are just a few miles apart in Kansas City, helping us build a strong working relationship.
MyStudio‘s payment processing rates with Stripe vary based on the plan customers are paying for. To receive their best rate, customers will have to pay for Scale, MyStudio’s most expensive plan ($299/month).
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.
MyStudio was created less than 10 years ago by a martial arts instructor and school owner. While they were founded by a martial artist, 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, Martial Arts and more.
The Final Verdict
Kicksite
Kicksite offers fair and affordable pricing tiers that scale as your martial arts business scales. All customers regardless of price tier will have access to every feature in Kicksite's software - no up-charges or additional fees to utilize Kicksite to the fullest. Pair this with Kicksite's industry-leading customer support and dedication to the martial arts industry, and you'll see why Kicksite is the best 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. Your martial arts business deserves more than just a product—you deserve a partner—and at Kicksite we are proud to partner with our schools.
MyStudio
Martial arts schools looking for an affordable software solution may want to explore alternatives to MyStudio. MyStudio's starting price is $99/month and rises as high as $299/month - $100 more than Kicksite's highest pricing tier. MyStudio also restricts access to several software features that are gated behind their more expensive pricing tiers or only available as add-ons for an extra fee. This means that customers hoping to utilize MyStudio's full suite of software features can expect to pay more than $299/month. Despite being created by a martial artist, MyStudio's platform has evolved 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.
We make switching from MyStudio to Kicksite easy!
Our dedicated customer service & support team at Kicksite is equipped to make the switch from MyStudio 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
Ready to make the switch?
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Kicksite is trusted by the top martial arts associations and schools in the world.
This one is IT
How does someone write a 5 Star review and hope it comes off as a 10 STAR Review! Highly Recommend. I have used other CRM Software systems – 4 others, to be exact. A friend got me in contact with Kicksite, who listened to my concerns about the other platforms. Then I tried Kicksite. Obviously, there are adjustments to anything new, especially if you have gotten used to another system. But this one is IT! I got familiar with it quickly, and found it easier to use and navigate than the others. They have learning videos and a quick reference guide available if you need to find something. If you cannot, then ask, they will walk you through anything you need help with.
Mark Anawski
Brookings Tae Kwon Do
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