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7 Best Martial Arts Studio Software in 2026

We compared Who's In Studio, Zen Planner, Kicksite, Spark Membership, Member Solutions, Mindbody, and PerfectMind for martial arts studios.

Who's In makes Who's In Studio, ranked first here. Competitor prices are from each company's own public pricing page, checked 5 October 2026.

Last updated: October 2026 · 7 platforms compared

Quick Comparison

PlatformPricingPrice Published
#1Who's In StudioOur Pick
$19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually); Growth $49/mo
#2Zen Planner
Studio from $99/mo; bundles from $198/mo
#3Kicksite
$49/mo for up to 25 students
#4Spark Membership
$199/mo
#5Member Solutions
See Member Solutions's own pricing page
#6Mindbody
Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only
#7PerfectMind
See PerfectMind's own pricing page

Detailed Reviews

#1

Who's In Studio

Editor's Choice

Best for class scheduling and memberships in a martial arts school

Pricing
$19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually); Growth $49/mo

Pros

  • Every feature on both plans
  • Level-based classes (beginner to advanced) with waitlists
  • Family members booked on one account; waivers enforced at booking
  • QR check-in with an offline queue; 0% Who's In fee on member payments

Cons

  • No belt / rank tracking
  • No consumer marketplace; email reminders only

Best For:

Independent dojosBoxing and kickboxing gymsBJJ and MMA academiesSchools with family memberships

Our Verdict

Best for martial arts schools whose core need is class scheduling, memberships, waivers and check-in. Schools that grade on belts inside the software should look at Zen Planner or Kicksite.

#2

Zen Planner

Long-established gym and martial arts platform

Pricing
Studio from $99/mo; bundles from $198/mo

Pros

  • Mature platform for gyms and martial arts schools
  • Rank and belt features for martial arts
  • Website, app and marketing products

Cons

  • Studio from $99/mo, Essentials from $198/mo, Ultimate from $348/mo
  • Branded app ($39/mo) and other products cost extra

Best For:

Martial arts schools with rank tracking

Our Verdict

A mature choice for gyms and martial arts schools that use its rank tracking and bundles. The bundles add up quickly for a small studio.

#3

Kicksite

Martial arts school management

Pricing
$49/mo for up to 25 students

Pros

  • Built for martial arts schools
  • All features at every tier
  • Pricing published by student count

Cons

  • $149/mo for 51-100 students, $199 for 101+
  • Annual discount only via a demo

Best For:

Martial arts schools

Our Verdict

A martial-arts specialist with simple bracket pricing that climbs with your student count.

#4

Spark Membership

All-in-one martial arts membership software

Pricing
$199/mo

Pros

  • One plan with every feature
  • 8-week free trial
  • Free student data migration

Cons

  • $199/mo for the single plan
  • Built around martial arts schools

Best For:

Martial arts schools wanting one all-in plan

Our Verdict

Feature-complete for martial arts schools, at a single price well above a small studio budget.

#5

Member Solutions

Membership billing and management

Pricing
See Member Solutions's own pricing page

Pros

    Cons

    • We could not check Member Solutions's current prices

    Best For:

    Membership billing

    Our Verdict

    Check Member Solutions's own site for current plans and prices.

    #6

    Mindbody

    Industry standard for large and multi-location studios

    Pricing
    Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only

    Pros

    • Large consumer marketplace that can bring new clients
    • Broad business suite, including payroll, POS and retail
    • The most recognised brand in fitness software

    Cons

    • Starter from $79/mo per location, priced per location
    • Accelerate and Ultimate prices only after a sales call

    Best For:

    Multi-location fitness businesses

    Our Verdict

    The go-to for large studios and chains that want an all-in-one business suite and marketplace exposure. For a single-location studio: Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo against Mindbody's $79/mo per location: $60 a month ($720 a year, 76% less) before any add-ons.

    #7

    PerfectMind

    Enterprise recreation and membership management

    Pricing
    See PerfectMind's own pricing page

    Pros

      Cons

      • We could not check PerfectMind's current prices

      Best For:

      Large recreation and multi-site operators

      Our Verdict

      Check PerfectMind's own site for current plans and prices.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the best martial arts studio software in 2026?
      For independent martial arts studios, our pick is Who's In Studio (we make it, so weigh that). Starter ($19/mo, or $190/yr) and Growth ($49/mo, or $490/yr) have every feature; the only difference is that Starter covers up to 99 active members and Growth is unlimited. Starter moves up to Growth automatically when you pass 99. It covers class scheduling, memberships, class packs, waitlists, waivers, QR check-in and instructor pay calculation, with no Who's In fee on member payments.
      How much does martial arts studio software cost?
      From each company's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026: Zen Planner: Studio from $99/mo; bundles from $198/mo; Kicksite: $49/mo for up to 25 students; Spark Membership: $199/mo; Member Solutions: See Member Solutions's own pricing page; Mindbody: Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only; PerfectMind: See PerfectMind's own pricing page. Who's In Studio is $19/mo, or $15.83/mo billed annually.
      Do clients need an account or an app to book?
      On Who's In Studio: No app to download. Members sign in once with an email link, Google or Apple, then book in one tap. Booking needs an active membership or class pack.
      What's the best Mindbody alternative for a martial arts studio?
      Who's In Studio, if you don't need a consumer marketplace or retail POS. Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo against Mindbody's $79/mo per location: $60 a month ($720 a year, 76% less) before any add-ons.
      Can I run private sessions as well as group classes?
      Who's In Studio is built for group classes and has no appointment calendar. Studios run privates as capacity-1 classes that members book with a class pack.
      Does Who's In Studio track belts and ranks?
      No. Classes can carry a level (all, beginner, intermediate, advanced), but there is no belt or rank tracking. If grading inside the software matters, Zen Planner or Kicksite include rank features.

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