KICKSITE VS SPARK
Trying to decide which martial arts software is the best Spark alternative? Compare Kicksite to Spark Membership to see how we stack up against the competition.
Compare Kicksite Martial Arts Software to Spark
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 a 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 or our integrated ticketing system, with an average response time of 8 hours or less during regular business hours.
Spark Membership offers customer support via live chat on their website or their online submission form. Recent reviews suggest that it is difficult to connect with an actual live person for support assistance.
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, 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.
Spark Membership uses Pitbull Payments as their preferred payment processing partner. Pitbull Payments does not publicly disclose their fees, is not listed with the Better Business Bureau, and recent reviews suggest customer dissatisfaction with their rates and service.
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.
Spark Membership was recently acquired 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.
Spark Membership offers website design services in addition to their software, but outsources this work to other companies.
The Final Verdict
Kicksite
With Kicksite's lower pricing tiers, in-house management of custom website design services, and a Better Business Bureau accredited, flat-rate payment processing partner (Basys), Kicksite is the preferred software provider for martial arts schools, especially new or smaller schools. Plus, Kicksite’s independent ownership means your software provider will be working for YOU – at Kicksite, your school will have a partner, not just a product.
Spark Membership
Spark Membership is a martial arts-focused software system that could be a good choice for established schools that have financial flexibility. However, it may not be a great choice for newer or smaller schools given the steep starting price point and gated features. Schools may also want to do additional research into Pitbull Payments to determine how reliable and trustworthy they will be as a payment processing option, given the lack of publicly available information.
We make switching from Spark Membership to Kicksite easy!
Our dedicated customer service & support team at Kicksite is equipped to make the switch from Spark Membership 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