Kicksite vs MyStudio (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kicksite and MyStudio share a 2.0 GPA, neither has a free plan, and Kicksite starts cheaper, at $49 a month against $79 a month.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Kicksite grades higher on the free plan. MyStudio grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Kicksite
Martial arts school software for billing, attendance and belts
MyStudio
Studio management for martial arts and enrichment programs
Which one is for you
Pick Kicksite if
- Fits if you run a martial arts school and want belt tracking built in
- Makes sense if your student count is small, at $49 a month for 25
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you run a non-martial-arts studio, since it is built for dojos
- Pricey if you grow: $199 a month from 101 students
- Watch out: the page mentions discounted annual pricing but does not show it
- Watch out: the pages read list no mobile apps or named integrations
Pick MyStudio if
- Fits if you run a martial arts studio and want unlimited students at a fixed software price
- Works for enrichment programs that run classes and memberships
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you dislike long contracts, as the listed prices are for a 24-month plan billed monthly
- Watch out: card payments cost 2.9% + $0.30 and ACH 1% on top of the software price
- Watch out: SMS texting is a paid add-on, and Growth allows only 10 automations
- Not for you if you want a free start, as no free plan or trial is listed
- Watch out: the page names only the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia as places it serves
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAKicksiteFair | 2.0GPAMyStudioFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$49 a month for up to 25 students, $99 for 50 and $199 for 101 or more, in the middle of this category ($29.99 to $119). | C$79 a month per location on Essentials, between the category's $49 middle and $99 dearer quarter. Growth is $159 and Scale $239, all on a 24-month plan. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe first 30 days are free, and the page does not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. | FNo free plan and no trial on record, so every use is paid from day one. |
| Features | CStudent profiles, attendance and belt tracking, billing, leads and communications, all on every tier. It is built for martial arts, so it suits other studios less. | BClasses, check-in, rank and belt tracking, Stripe billing with retries, a member app and a studio website come in every plan. Texting is an add-on, which is a marketing gap rather than a core one. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up students, belts and billing first. | CNo store rating on record, and a studio has classes, ranks and billing to build before it runs. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, and the pages read name no apps or integrations. | BWeb plus a free iOS and Android app for members, with Stripe, Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel. |
| Best for | martial arts schools that charge by student count | martial arts studios with unlimited students |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Kicksite and MyStudio. How we grade
Price against what you get
Kicksite starts at $49 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. MyStudio starts at $79 a month and scores 2.7.
MyStudio scores higher, and starts $30 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other salon, spa and studio booking apps on the chart, 21 score higher than Kicksite for less, and 4 score higher than MyStudio for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Kicksite also covers reports and email campaigns.
- MyStudio also covers marketing automation, workflow automation and appointment booking.
At a glance
| Kicksite | MyStudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | $49 per month for up to 25 students | $79 per location / month, on a 24-month plan billed monthly |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | First 30 days free | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Kicksite | MyStudio |
| Price read from | kicksite.com | mystudio.io |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Kicksite
- Built for martial arts; the vendor says one-size-fits-all software is a poor fit for them, so it suits other studio types less.
- The pricing page states discounted annual pricing exists but does not show it.
- The pages read list no mobile apps or third-party integrations by name.
MyStudio
- Listed prices are for a 24-month plan billed monthly, so the commitment is two years.
- Card payments cost 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction and ACH 1%, on top of the software price.
- SMS texting is an add-on, and automations are limited to 10 on Growth.
- The page lists the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia as the places it serves.
Key features
Kicksite
- Student profiles
- Each student has one record with attendance history, signed documents, membership details and belt rank history, with family account support.
- Attendance and belt tracking
- Check-in tools and belt rank tracking with custom criteria for each program.
- Billing and payments
- Automated recurring billing, failed payment alerts and reporting, with integrated card processing at a flat rate.
- Lead management
- Landing pages and a CRM for tracking prospects from first contact to enrollment.
- Communications
- Built-in email and text messages, plus app announcements.
MyStudio
- Scheduling and attendance
- Build classes with rosters and online booking, and check members in by QR code, PIN or name search on higher plans.
- Rank and belt management
- Track progress, testing and promotions; Growth adds testing events, bulk promotions and belt inventory.
- Billing and payments
- Recurring billing with automatic retries of declined cards, processed through Stripe inside the platform.
- Member app
- A free iOS and Android app for students and parents covers class booking, dues, rank progress and messaging.
- Built-in website
- Every plan includes a studio website that sells trials, memberships, events and retail with payments built in.
- Marketing automation
- Automated follow-ups based on triggers: 10 on Growth, unlimited on Scale. SMS texting is a paid add-on.
Plans
Kicksite
0-25 students$49
per month for up to 25 students
All features included at every tier.
26-50 students$99
per month for 26 to 50 students
All features included; price follows student count.
51-100 students$149
per month for 51 to 100 students
All features included; price follows student count.
101+ students$199
per month for 101 or more students
All features included; one price for 101 students and up.
MyStudio
Essentials$79
per location / month, 24-month plan billed monthly
Built-in website, member app, rank tracking, online sales, class schedule and check-in. Unlimited students.
Growth$159
per location / month, 24-month plan billed monthly
Adds rank testing tools, bulk belt promotions, QR or PIN check-in and 10 automations.
Scale$239
per location / month, 24-month plan billed monthly
Adds your own branding, unlimited automations, a customizable checkout and ad tracking.
Ways to pay less
Kicksite
- Other savings
Free for the rest of 2026
A site banner offers switching schools no payment until 2027; it is described as a limited-time offer.
MyStudio
- Other savings
Black Friday: 50% off the first year
New customers get 50% off the first year ($39.50 a month on Essentials), for the first 50 customers, until November 30. Regular price applies from month 13.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kicksite or MyStudio?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kicksite is cheaper to start with: $49 a month, against $79 a month for MyStudio. Kicksite starts at $49 per month for up to 25 students, and MyStudio starts at $79 per location / month, on a 24-month plan billed monthly.
Which has a free plan, Kicksite or MyStudio?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Kicksite nor MyStudio has a free plan. Kicksite has a free trial.
Which platforms do Kicksite and MyStudio run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only MyStudio lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
More comparisons
How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.