Kicksite vs OSS Manager
See how OSS Manager compares to Kicksite — pricing, features, and what's actually built for martial arts academies.
What is OSS Manager
OSS Manager is a management platform built specifically for martial arts academies, combining student and financial management with a gamification system designed to keep students training consistently.
What is Kicksite
Kicksite is a US martial arts school software (around 18 years, 2,100+ schools) with rank promotions, e-signed agreements, two-way texting and lead pages. Students use a web member portal added to the home screen — there is no app in the App Store or Google Play. English only.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
Kicksite: $49/month (up to 25 students) → $99 (26–50) → $149 (51–100) → $199 (101+); payments through partner Basys at an unpublished rate — Free trial (30 days advertised; the terms of service mention 14 days with automatic charge)
| What matters | OSS Manager | Kicksite |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist (BJJ, judo, karate, Muay Thai, MMA…) | General martial arts |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | 30 days advertised (14 in the terms) |
| Price | $40/month, or $33/month billed yearly (2 months free) — unlimited students and teachers | $49–199/month |
| Price scales with students? | No — single plan, same price at any size | Yes — 4 tiers by number of students |
| Fees on student payments | 1% on online payments + Stripe fees; manual payments (cash, transfer) free | Partner processor (Basys), rate not published |
| Student mobile app | Yes — native iOS/Android for students, parents and teachers, included | Web portal only (not in app stores) |
| Gamification / retention | Core system: XP, badges, streaks, monthly ranking, squads, retention alerts | Basic attendance awards |
| Belt / graduation tracking | Native: belts, stripes, graduation requirements, certificates | Yes — rank promotions |
| Languages | 7 (PT-PT, PT-BR, EN, ES, FR, IT, DE) | English |
| Support | WhatsApp and email, with real people | Phone, email, knowledge base |
Kicksite's price goes up 4x as the school grows; OSS Manager stays at $40 with unlimited students. Students get a real native app instead of a web portal, and a full gamification system (XP, badges, streaks, ranking) instead of simple attendance awards — in 7 languages.
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Real feedback from academies that switched to OSS Manager.
“Before OSS Manager, I managed my academy using the notes app on my phone. Today, I save many hours every week and have a much broader view of my business—especially when it comes to payment management. What made me switch was the need to professionalize my academy, and the personalized support made all the difference. Since I started using OSS Manager, the number of students has doubled. If a fellow instructor were unsure, I would say: your students deserve an app that provides all the features every academy should have.”
“The previous system had no Portuguese interface, which made it harder for parents to get on board and took more of our time to provide support. With OSS Manager, we now have a modern, user-friendly platform fully available in Portuguese. If you're looking for a solution to simplify your school's management, give OSS Manager a try.”
“Before OSS Manager, managing the academy was handled by another teacher, and I could already see how difficult it was to keep track of payments and students. Today, my wife and I manage the academy together, and everything has become so much easier and more practical. I get a much clearer overview of everything, and the day-to-day work is far less stressful. One of the biggest differences for me is Leanderson's support. Whenever I have a question, I send a message and he is always ready to help. That is truly exceptional. I recommend OSS Manager without hesitation, even to those who already use another platform. It is worth trying.”