# MatSync vs MatGoat: Martial Arts Software (2026)

> Compare MatSync and MatGoat for martial arts clubs. MatSync is free up to 30 students, then $39/month. Card payments are Stripe’s fee plus a 0.5% app fee.

Canonical: https://matsync.app/en/compare/matsync-vs-matgoat
Language: en
Updated: 1 October 2026

## MatSync vs MatGoat

MatGoat is a martial-arts platform with flat pricing, kiosk mode, a private video library and, on Professional, card and SEPA payments. MatSync fits clubs that want to start free, with native member apps and family accounts.

- Facts checked: 1 October 2026
- [matgoat.com](https://matgoat.com/en/pricing)

## Price at a glance

Public list prices only. Payment-processing fees, tax, hardware and optional products may change the total.

### MatSync

- Free plan: $0 (up to 30 students · all core features)
- Grow plan: $35 per month · billed yearly; $39 per month

### MatGoat

- Published starting structure: $40–$60 / month. Basic is $40/month for up to 50 students and does not include student payments. Professional is $60/month for unlimited students and adds card and SEPA payments.
- How pricing works: Flat monthly plans. Student payment management is listed on Professional only.

MatSync 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.

## Feature reality

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 | MatGoat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Martial-arts-first product | Strong: Built specifically for academies | Strong: Built for martial arts |
| Scheduling and attendance | Included: In-app check-in, classes and capacity. No kiosk or QR check-in | Included: Kiosk mode (device not included) and attendance analytics |
| Belts and progression | Included: Ranks, belts and member progress | Included: Belt and stripe graduation history |
| Memberships and payments | Strong: Stripe-powered checkout, renewals, invoices and manual records | Partial / confirm: Stripe card and SEPA Direct Debit on the Professional plan only |
| Family management | Strong: One parent account, multiple child profiles | Not listed: Not listed on the pricing page |
| Member mobile app | Strong: Modern native iOS and Android member app | Included: Native iOS and Android apps for students and staff |
| Club CRM and communication | Strong: Responsive member CRM on phone, tablet and desktop | Not listed: Not listed as a CRM on the pricing page |
| Website or access-control extras | Add-on: Optional connected academy website | Not listed: Not listed on the pricing page |

## Choose by operating model

### 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

clubs that want kiosk check-in, a private video library, or SEPA direct debit on the Professional plan.

#### What the alternative does well

- Flat pricing, with student payments on the Professional plan
- Kiosk check-in and attendance analytics
- Private video library and SEPA direct debit on Professional

#### What to budget or plan for

- No permanent free plan; the published offer is a 30-day trial
- Student payments are not included in the $40 Basic plan
- Family accounts are not listed on the pricing page

## Source ledger

Competitor facts come from official product, pricing or help-center pages. We link the exact pages so owners can verify every decision point.

- [MatGoat pricing](https://matgoat.com/en/pricing)
- [MatGoat payments](https://matgoat.com/en/features/payments/)
- [MatGoat mobile apps](https://matgoat.com/en/features/mobile-apps/)

Method: 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.

## Direct answers

### Is MatSync cheaper than MatGoat?

That depends on your size and your card volume. Under 30 students, MatSync is free, while MatGoat starts at $40/month, or $60/month if you want to take student payments through it. For unlimited students, MatSync Grow is $39/month and MatGoat Professional is $60/month. MatSync adds a 0.5% app fee on online payments, while MatGoat states it adds no percentage fee. Above roughly $4,200 a month in card payments, MatGoat’s flat price works out cheaper.

### Does MatGoat have a free plan?

MatGoat’s pricing page does not list a free plan. It offers a 30-day free trial, after which plans cost $40/month for up to 50 students without student payments, or $60/month for unlimited students with payments. MatSync has a free plan for up to 30 students with all features included and no credit card required.

### Which one has kiosk check-in?

MatGoat offers kiosk mode for check-in at the front desk; you provide the device. MatSync does not have a kiosk or QR check-in. Students check in from the MatSync mobile app when they arrive.

### Can I switch from MatGoat to MatSync?

Yes. Export your data from MatGoat, and the MatSync team imports your members, memberships, attendance and rank history from CSV files or exports. Most academies are up and running in under 15 minutes.

### Is MatSync really free?

Yes, for up to 30 students. The Free plan includes every feature and the student mobile app, and you do not need a credit card. Online payments carry Stripe’s processing fees plus a 0.5% app fee. Payments you record by hand have no transaction fee. Once you need more than 30 students, Grow costs $39/month.