MatSync
Free plan
$0up to 30 students · all core featuresGrow plan
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Verified comparison
MatSyncvsKicksite
Kicksite is a capable, martial-arts-specific platform with belt tracking, attendance, billing and lead management. MatSync is the leaner-value choice for clubs that want to start free and keep the owner, member and family experience simpler.
Facts checked18 August 2026
kicksite.com Why MatSync wins this fit
A modern native member app, a responsive club CRM and Stripe-powered payments—free up to 30 students.
$0Free plan
≤ 30 students
≤ 30 students
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Price at a glance
Transparent numbers.
Different operating models.
Public list prices only. Payment-processing fees, tax, hardware and optional products may change the total.
Kicksite
Published starting structure
$49–$199 / month$49 for 0–25 active students; $99 for 26–50; $149 for 51–100; $199 for 101+.How pricing works
Tiered by active and frozen student count; all core tools are included at every tier.
Official sourceMatSync online payments use Stripe and carry a 0.5% MatSync app fee; manual payments can be recorded without transaction fees. Stripe and competitor processing costs vary by market and account.
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Feature reality
Useful comparison.
No invented gaps.
No artificial red crosses. “Not listed” means the capability was not prominent in the official material reviewed—not that it can never be configured.
| Capability | MatSync | Kicksite |
|---|---|---|
| 01Martial-arts-first product | ●Strong Built specifically for academies | ●Strong Purpose-built for martial arts schools |
| 02Scheduling and attendance | ●Included Classes, capacity, booking and check-in | ●Included Attendance, classes and event scheduling |
| 03Belts and progression | ●Included Ranks, belts and member progress | ●Included Belt and promotion management |
| 04Memberships and payments | ●Strong Stripe-powered checkout, renewals, invoices and manual records | ●Included Integrated payment processing and billing |
| 05Family management | ●Strong One parent account, multiple child profiles | ●Included Family and linked-account workflows available |
| 06Member mobile app | ●Strong Modern native iOS and Android member app | ●Included Student and staff mobile access |
| 07Club CRM and communication | ●Strong Responsive member CRM on phone, tablet and desktop | ●Strong Lead capture, follow-up and communications |
| 08Website or access-control extras | ◐Add-on Optional connected academy website | ◐Partial / confirm Website services are separate from core pricing |
Choose by operating model
The honest answer is fit.
Choose MatSync when
- You want a permanent free tier, then a paid plan with every core feature included.
- Members expect a modern native app, while staff need a responsive CRM on phone, tablet and desktop.
- You want Stripe-powered checkout and renewals alongside family profiles, scheduling, attendance and progression.
Choose the alternative when
established martial arts schools that want a mature lead, billing and operations suite with transparent student-count tiers.
What the alternative does well
- Mature martial arts operations and lead-management tooling
- Transparent student-count pricing with the core feature set at every tier
- Belt promotion, attendance, communication and billing workflows
What to budget or plan for
- The entry tier starts at $49 per month
- Pricing increases as the active or frozen student count grows
- A larger operational suite can be more than a small academy needs
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Switching
Moving from Kicksite to MatSync
You do not have to do the migration yourself. Send the MatSync team whatever data you can get out of Kicksite, in any format, and we rebuild your club inside MatSync for you.
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Get your data out of Kicksite
Whatever you can export is enough — a CSV, a spreadsheet, a PDF report or an admin export. You do not need to clean it up or match any template.
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Send it to the MatSync team
Hand the file over and tell us how your classes and plans are organised. This is the only step that needs time from you.
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We rebuild your club
We import members, recreate your class schedule and set up subscription plans to match what members already pay, then hand it back for you to check.
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Invite your members
Members download the app and set a password. Payment mandates held by Kicksite have to be re-authorised by each member, because payment details cannot legally be transferred between providers.
Setup help is included, and the free plan means you can have your club fully rebuilt and verified before you pay anything.
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Academy proof
Why owners chose MatSync
We’ve had great feedback from members and parents. It’s easy to book kids’ classes, track progress and payments, and move easily between siblings’ accounts.
Source ledger
Trust the source,
not the sales page.
Competitor facts come from official product, pricing or help-center pages. We link the exact pages so owners can verify every decision point.
01Kicksite product and pricingkicksite.com↗02Kicksite plan and billing informationkicksite.com↗
MethodMethod
List prices and published capabilities were reviewed on the date shown. Quotes, regional taxes, processing rates and product changes can alter the result. When a detail is not public, this page says so.
Facts checked: 18 August 2026Direct answers
Questions before you switch.
01Which costs less to start, MatSync or Kicksite?+
MatSync starts at $0 for up to 30 students. Kicksite's published structure is $49–$199 / month. $49 for 0–25 active students; $99 for 26–50; $149 for 51–100; $199 for 101+.
02Does Kicksite support belts and progression?+
Belt and promotion management. The table uses “not listed” only when a capability was not prominent in the official material reviewed; it is not a claim that a custom workaround is impossible.
03When is Kicksite the better choice?+
Kicksite is worth choosing for established martial arts schools that want a mature lead, billing and operations suite with transparent student-count tiers. MatSync is the stronger fit for a club prioritizing a permanent free tier, a lower published paid-plan entry price, a modern native member app, a responsive club CRM and martial-arts-first family workflows.
04Are the prices and features guaranteed?+
No. This comparison was checked on 18 August 2026 using the official sources linked on the page. Prices, taxes, processing rates, regions and product packaging can change, so confirm the final quote before purchasing.
05Can I move from Kicksite to MatSync?+
MatSync can help you plan the move. Confirm export access, the fields you need, payment-token limitations and the migration scope before cancelling your current service.
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