Kicksite vs RhinoFit (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, RhinoFit grades higher than Kicksite: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
RhinoFit grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan 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
RhinoFit
Flat-rate gym and martial arts management with optional door access
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 RhinoFit if
- Fits if you run a martial arts school and want rank and belt tracking
- Works for gyms with many members that want no per-member fees
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay on Start Up: 20 users, $2,500 in payments, no automated payments
- Watch out: door access is US only, needs underwriting and $1,300 hardware per door
- Watch out: a website is $25 a month plus $300 setup, and an EMV terminal $25 plus $50, both US only
- Watch out: a branded app is an add-on with no price shown
- Skip it if you want a free plan with messaging, as that starts on Standard
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAKicksiteFair | 2.4GPARhinoFitFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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$57 a month flat with unlimited members, a little above the category's middle of $49. Door access is $99 plus hardware. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe first 30 days are free, and the page does not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. | CA $0 plan for 20 or fewer users and $2,500 of payments, plus 30 days free with no card. Start Up has no automated payments, email or SMS. |
| 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. | BBilling, calendar, waivers, rank tracking, door access and a product store. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up students, belts and billing first. | CNo store rating on record, and billing and door hardware take setup. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, and the pages read name no apps or integrations. | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Mailchimp, DailyStory and WordPress links. No computer app. |
| Best for | martial arts schools that charge by student count | martial arts schools and gyms on a flat fee |
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 RhinoFit. 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. RhinoFit starts at $57 a month and scores 2.7.
RhinoFit scores higher, and starts $8 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 RhinoFit 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 email campaigns.
- RhinoFit also covers barcode scanning and appointment booking.
At a glance
| Kicksite | RhinoFit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $49 per month for up to 25 students | $57 per month, flat, with unlimited members |
| Free plan | None | Start Up plan at $0 for 20 or fewer active users and $2,500 or less in monthly payments; communications and payment processing may be restricted. |
| Free trial | First 30 days free | 30 days free with everything unlocked, no credit card |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Kicksite | Gulf Management Systems, Inc. |
| Price read from | kicksite.com | rhinofit.ca |
| 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.
RhinoFit
- The $0 Start Up plan is capped at 20 active users and $2,500 in monthly payments, and may lack communications and payment processing.
- 24/7 door access is available only to US customers, subject to underwriting, and the door hardware is $1,300 per unit unless bundled.
- Add-ons cost extra: a website at $25 per month plus a $300 setup fee, and an EMV terminal at $25 per month plus a $50 setup fee, both US only.
- A branded Android and iOS app is offered as an add-on, and its price is not shown on the pricing page.
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.
RhinoFit
- Memberships and automatic billing
- Custom memberships billed by card or ACH through built-in payment processing, with member and staff management.
- Class and appointment calendar
- Group and one-on-one sessions that members can book on a website calendar embed or in the mobile app, with a check-in kiosk.
- Digital waivers
- RhinoSign lets members sign custom waivers online.
- Rank and belt tracking
- Belt and rank progressions, with some martial arts belt systems preloaded, plus workout and benchmark tracking.
- 24/7 door access
- Members scan in with barcode key tags, cards or the app to open a door after hours, on the 24/7 Access package in the US.
- Product store and POS
- Sell products online or at the front desk, with inventory and discount management. An EMV card terminal is an 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.
RhinoFit
Start Up$0
per month
For 20 or fewer active users and $2,500 or less in monthly payments. Scheduling, waivers, kiosk and app, but no automated payments, email or SMS.
Standard$57
per month, flat, unlimited members
Adds automated payment processing and email and SMS messaging, with no per-member fees.
24/7 Access$99
per month, plus $1,300 door hardware
Standard plus door access control, mobile key tags and real-time member access. A $149 per month package includes one door unit, with $150 due for taxes and shipping.
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.
RhinoFit
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kicksite or RhinoFit?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kicksite is cheaper to start with: $49 a month, against $57 a month for RhinoFit. Kicksite starts at $49 per month for up to 25 students, and RhinoFit starts at $57 per month, flat, with unlimited members.
Which has a free plan, Kicksite or RhinoFit?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only RhinoFit has a free plan. Kicksite does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Kicksite and RhinoFit run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only RhinoFit 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.
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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.