Martialytics vs Kicksite (2026)
Both of these are built for martial arts schools rather than adapted from gym software, which already puts them ahead of most of the market. The choice between them comes down to club size and currency more than features.
Quick Verdict
Under about 25 students, Kicksite is cheaper and simpler. Its entry tier is $49/month, it rates 4.8 out of 5 across 126 Capterra reviews, and reviewers consistently praise how quickly it can be learned. For a small club that wants reliable basics, that is a good trade.
Above that, Martialytics is the better tool for most UK clubs. It prices in pounds rather than dollars, includes every feature on every plan, and its traffic-light grading readiness view does the term-by-term job better than Kicksite’s rank recording. The exceptions are clubs that need a point of sale or family billing, where neither tool is strong.
Head to Head
| Martialytics | Kicksite | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £69/mo (50 students) | $49/mo (≤25 students) |
| Currency | GBP | USD — moves with exchange rate |
| Pricing model | Per active student, volume discounts | Banded by student count |
| Feature gating | None — all features, all plans | Banded tiers |
| Grading | Traffic-light readiness view | Belt rank promotion |
| Point of sale | Not confirmed | No |
| Family grouping | No | Not confirmed |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | Available — confirm terms |
| Rating | 4.7–4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 (126 Capterra reviews) |
Prices are approximate and change — verify current plans on each vendor’s website. USD-priced tools cost a moving amount in pounds depending on the exchange rate. “Not confirmed” means we could not verify the feature from the vendor’s own published material, not that it is absent.
Where the Money Actually Lands
Kicksite bands by student count: $49/month up to 25 students, $99/month for 26–50, $149/month for 51–100 and $199/month above 100, with a discount for annual billing. Martialytics starts at £69/month for 50 students and then charges per active student with volume discounts.
The comparison that matters is at your student count, in pounds, after conversion. A dollar price is not a fixed cost to a UK club — it moves with the exchange rate and may attract a conversion fee from your card provider. At 25 students Kicksite is clearly cheaper. Around 50 the two are close enough that the exchange rate and the feature difference matter more than the headline number.
One structural difference worth noting: Martialytics does not charge for leads or inactive students, so a club with a long tail of dormant records is not paying for them.
What Each Does Better
Martialytics wins on
- GBP-native pricing — no exchange rate exposure
- Grading readiness rather than rank storage
- Every feature on every plan, no tier gating
- Unlimited locations, users and emails
- Emergency contact details held with attendance
- Not being charged for inactive students
Kicksite wins on
- Entry price for very small clubs
- Simplicity — consistently praised as easy to learn
- Review depth: 4.8 from 126 Capterra reviews
- Support responsiveness in reviews
- Lead capture forms and landing pages included
- Integrated website services
The Catches on Both Sides
Martialytics: not compatible with GoCardless, which matters for UK clubs collecting by Direct Debit. No family grouping. No true one-off payment — reviewers report a single payment switches auto-renew to that card. No reduced-permission login for assistant instructors. At least one club reported outgrowing features past around 200 members.
Kicksite: reviewers report the attendance scanner is unreliable, which undermines any grading process built on register accuracy. There is no point of sale, so club kit and grading fees taken at the desk live elsewhere. Landing page customisation is limited, and student video uploads cap at 1.5GB.
Check this before anything else if you are a UK club: how the tool takes money. Most of these platforms are American and route payments through card processors. A great many UK clubs collect monthly fees by Direct Debit, commonly through GoCardless, because it is cheaper than card fees and fails less often on recurring payments. None of the tools in this comparison has confirmed GoCardless support, and Martialytics documentation lists it explicitly as not yet compatible. Confirm the migration path with the vendor before you commit, not after.
Who Should Choose Which
Who This Is NOT For
Very large schools — above roughly 200–250 students both tools warrant direct questions about clubs at your scale.
Mixed fitness facilities — if martial arts is one programme among several, a general platform like Zen Planner or Gymdesk fits the timetable better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Martialytics or Kicksite?
At 25 students or fewer, Kicksite at $49/month. Around 50 students they are close, and the answer depends on the exchange rate on the day plus whether you value Martialytics’ all-features-included model. Above 100 students compare properly at your actual roll — Kicksite bands to $199/month while Martialytics prices per active student.
Which handles gradings better?
Martialytics. Its traffic-light system shows who is ready to advance based on attendance and time in rank, which answers the eligibility question directly. Kicksite records belt rank promotions reliably but leaves the eligibility judgement to you.
Does either work with GoCardless?
Neither confirms GoCardless support, and Martialytics documentation lists it as not yet compatible. For UK clubs collecting monthly fees by Direct Debit this is the first question to ask both vendors.
Is Kicksite’s 4.8 rating better than Martialytics’?
Not meaningfully. Kicksite holds 4.8 from 126 Capterra reviews; Martialytics sits at 4.7 to 4.8 across Capterra and G2. Both are well-reviewed by their users, and at that level the difference is noise. The documented limitations on each are more useful than the average score.