Comparison
MatFlow vs Kicksite
Both platforms help martial arts gyms manage members, attendance, and classes. But MatFlow is built specifically for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and it's free for small academies. Here's how they compare.
At a glance
| Feature | MatFlow | Kicksite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99 / month |
| BJJ-specific belt tracking (stripes, promotions) | Yes | Generic |
| Student app (free, separate from gym) | Yes | No |
| Training log (sessions, partners, rolls) | Yes | No |
| Community feed + leaderboards | Yes | No |
| Streaks + training heatmap | Yes | No |
| Attendance tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Class schedule + commitments | Yes | Yes |
| Pro shop / product sales | Yes | No |
| Waiver signing | Yes | Yes |
| Built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Yes | All martial arts |
Pricing
MatFlow is free for students forever. Small academies pay nothing. Larger gyms pay a flat monthly fee that scales with active members, no per-feature gates.
Kicksite starts at around $99/month and scales up with members and features. The cheapest tier excludes several core tools.
Who it's for
MatFlow is built by people who train BJJ. Every feature, from the belt bar in the header to the roll log in the training section, is tuned for jiu jitsu culture. Students, instructors, and gym owners all work inside the same platform.
Kicksite is generic martial arts software. It works for karate, taekwondo, krav maga, and BJJ alike, which means it doesn't go deep on any of them. Belt tracking is simplistic. Students don't get a companion app.
The biggest difference
Kicksite is a gym owner's tool. MatFlow is a training companion for the whole gym, and the owner's back office comes with it for free. That flip matters: your students get something they actually want to open every day, and your gym gets a modern system without paying enterprise prices.