Comparison
MatFlow vs BJJLink
BJJLink is one of the oldest BJJ-specific apps, built around a student training log and a technique library. MatFlow covers that same ground and then some, because it also runs the gym. Here is how they stack up in 2026.
At a glance
| Feature | MatFlow | BJJLink |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price for students | Free forever | Free, with paid tiers |
| Starting price for gyms | 30-day trial, then $49/mo | Admin+ (pricing on request) |
| Training log (sessions, partners, rolls) | Yes | Yes |
| Technique library | Yes | Yes |
| Belt and stripe tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Gym management (members, scheduling, attendance) | Yes | Yes (Admin+) |
| Class schedule and check-in | Yes | Yes (kiosk app) |
| Community feed and leaderboards | Yes | Yes |
| Streaks and training heatmap | Yes | Yes |
| Waivers and student onboarding | Yes | Yes (documents) |
| Instructor and gym owner tools | Yes | Yes (Admin+) |
Pricing
MatFlow is free for students forever. Academies start with a 30-day free trial, then $49/mo (Basic, up to 100 active members) or $99/mo (Pro, unlimited).
BJJLink has a free student tier with paid tiers for extra features, plus an Admin+ product for academies covering attendance, documents, product sales, and membership management (pricing on request at bjjlink.com).
Who it is for
MatFlow is for students, instructors, and gym owners all inside the same product. A white belt can log every roll on the student side while the head instructor runs the academy on the gym side. One system, one source of truth.
BJJLink is strongest as an individual practitioner's journal and technique reference, with Admin+ adding academy management tools.
The biggest difference
BJJLink grew outward from the individual practitioner's journal. MatFlow starts from the whole academy in one product. Your gym owner sees attendance. Your coach promotes you with a tap. The other students on your mat show up in your feed. Your log, your belt, and your training partners are all in one place because the platform already knows who you train with.
Free for students forever.
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