The Kicksite Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Kicksite in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Kicksite
The Insider’s Guide
Martial arts school software for billing, attendance and belts
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among salon, spa and studio booking apps, read from Kicksite’s own pages.
Made by Kicksite · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Kicksite’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Kicksite’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 15 of the 33 other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade
Kicksite is management software built for martial arts schools. It handles student records, recurring billing, attendance with belt rank tracking, lead management, and email and text messaging. Pricing is a flat monthly fee based on active student count, with all features at every tier.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Kicksite, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You set up students, belts and billing first.
- 1
Best for martial arts schools that charge by student count
Kicksite is school software for martial arts, with student profiles, attendance and belt tracking, billing, leads and messaging.
- 2
Paid plans start at $49 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $49 per month for up to 25 students.
- 3
You can try it first
First 30 days free
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Student profiles
Each student has one record with attendance history, signed documents, membership details and belt rank history, with family account support.
- 6
Attendance and belt tracking
Check-in tools and belt rank tracking with custom criteria for each program.
- 7
Billing and payments
Automated recurring billing, failed payment alerts and reporting, with integrated card processing at a flat rate.
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A 2.0 GPA, above 15 of 33
That is against the other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Kicksite you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Kicksite at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $49 per month for up to 25 students
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- First 30 days free
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Kicksite
- Category
- Salon, Spa & Studio Booking
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for martial arts schools that charge by student count
Kicksite is school software for martial arts, with student profiles, attendance and belt tracking, billing, leads and messaging. The price follows your student count from $49 a month, and it is built for martial arts rather than other studios.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 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). |
| Free plan and trial | C | The first 30 days are free, and the page does not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. |
| Features | C | Student 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. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You set up students, belts and billing first. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, and the pages read name no apps or integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Kicksite is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Martial arts schools, including BJJ, karate, taekwondo and MMA
- Schools that want one flat price with every feature included
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$49
A month to start
Kicksite is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month for up to 25 students.
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.
Trying it first
First 30 days free
Read from kicksite.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on kicksite.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Martial arts school software for billing, attendance and belts. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, email campaigns, class booking, sMS marketing.
Student profiles, attendance and belt tracking, billing, leads and communications, all on every tier.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Kicksite is made by Kicksite.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
15/33
Other salon, spa and studio booking apps it is graded above
Kicksite's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 15 of the 33 other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, and level with 2.
Its paid plans start at $49 a month, against a middle price of $49.90 for the category: 7 of the 20 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 34 salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Kicksite’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 4 of 33
- CFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 33
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 33
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 33
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 33
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 21 salon, spa and studio booking apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Kicksite is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Kicksite you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $588 a year.
What you could make
- Class booking and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers.
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
What this rests on. Kicksite’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Gymdesk, Zen Planner, PushPress, Mindbody and Wodify
The 5 tools Kicksite is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Gymdesk
Free trial · from $75/mo
Membership, billing and booking software for gyms and studios.
- Only Gymdesk lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gymdesk also covers invoicing.
- 1.6GPA
Zen Planner
From $99/mo
Membership, scheduling and billing software for gyms and studios.
- Kicksite also covers email campaigns.
- 2.4GPA
PushPress
Free plan · from $159/mo
Gym management for CrossFit, martial arts and training gyms.
- PushPress has a free plan. Kicksite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PushPress lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kicksite also covers reports, email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- 2.2GPA
Mindbody
From $79/mo
Studio, gym, spa and salon software with a consumer booking app.
- Only Mindbody lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kicksite also covers reports.
- Mindbody also covers marketing automation and appointment booking.
- 1.8GPA
Wodify
Paid
Gym management software for CrossFit, martial arts and studios.
- Only Wodify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kicksite also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- Wodify also covers appointment booking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Kicksite free?
No, Kicksite is a paid product, but you can try it first. First 30 days free.
How much does Kicksite cost?
Kicksite lists 4 plans. 0-25 students: $49 per month for up to 25 students.
What platforms does Kicksite work on?
Kicksite is available on Web.
Does Kicksite offer any discounts?
Kicksite publicly lists the following: Free for the rest of 2026.
Does Kicksite have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Kicksite is listed for Web.
Does Kicksite have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Kicksite is listed for Web.
Is Kicksite open source?
Kicksite is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Kicksite?
Kicksite is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Kicksite?
The closest alternatives to Kicksite in our directory are Gymdesk, Zen Planner, PushPress, Mindbody and Wodify.
How does Kicksite compare with other salon, spa and studio booking apps?
Kicksite's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 15 of the 33 other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, and level with 2.
Is Kicksite good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Kicksite C for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of Kicksite?
To replace Kicksite you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Kicksite’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Kicksite's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Kicksite. Prices change, so check kicksite.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Kicksite, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/kicksite
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Kicksite’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Kicksite is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Kicksite. Prices and plans change: check kicksite.com before you buy.