MatGoat vs OSS Manager
See how OSS Manager compares to MatGoat — 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 MatGoat
MatGoat is a Spanish BJJ and martial arts academy software founded in 2024, focused on Spain and Latin America. It offers a native student app with check-in and class booking, a private video library organised by belt, belt progression history, kiosk check-in, Stripe and SEPA payments and Spanish e-invoicing support, in 4 languages.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
MatGoat: Basic €40/month (up to 50 students) or Professional €60/month (unlimited); R$150 / R$200 in Brazil; 0% platform fee on payments (Stripe fees apply) — 30-day free trial, no card, plus 30-day money-back guarantee
| What matters | OSS Manager | MatGoat |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist (BJJ, judo, karate, Muay Thai, MMA…) | BJJ and martial arts specialist |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | 30 days, no card + money-back guarantee |
| Price | $40/month, or $33/month billed yearly (2 months free) — unlimited students and teachers | €40/month (≤50 students) or €60/month |
| Price scales with students? | No — single plan, same price at any size | One step, at 50 students |
| Fees on student payments | 1% on online payments + Stripe fees; manual payments (cash, transfer) free | 0% platform fee + Stripe fees |
| Student mobile app | Yes — native iOS/Android for students, parents and teachers, included | Yes — native, included |
| Gamification / retention | Core system: XP, badges, streaks, monthly ranking, squads, retention alerts | Attendance ranking only |
| Belt / graduation tracking | Native: belts, stripes, graduation requirements, certificates | Belt history and videos by belt |
| Languages | 7 (PT-PT, PT-BR, EN, ES, FR, IT, DE) | 4 (ES, EN, PT, IT) |
| Support | WhatsApp and email, with real people | Email; priority chat on Professional |
Same niche, lower price: OSS Manager is $40 with unlimited students, while MatGoat is €40 up to 50 students and €60 for unlimited — and our annual plan lowers it further. On top of belt history, OSS Manager adds stripes, graduation requirements, certificates and a full gamification system (XP, badges, streaks, ranking), in 7 languages instead of 4. To be transparent: MatGoat takes 0% on payments and offers a longer trial; OSS Manager charges 1% on online payments.
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Real feedback from academies that switched to OSS Manager.
“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, 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.”
“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.”