NEST vs OSS Manager
See how OSS Manager compares to NEST — 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 NEST
NEST (UK and Ireland, 25+ years, 7,000+ club owners) is 100% martial arts — taekwondo, karate, judo, krav maga. It is built around direct-debit fee collection, grading and event management and the myTraining student app, with website, marketing and consultancy services on top. English only.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
NEST: From £50/month; averages from ~£78 (25–50 students) to ~£349 (100–250 students); plus 1.98–6% fees on collections — No free trial published
| What matters | OSS Manager | NEST |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist (BJJ, judo, karate, Muay Thai, MMA…) | 100% martial arts (UK/Ireland) |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | Not published |
| Price | $40/month, or $33/month billed yearly (2 months free) — unlimited students and teachers | From £50/month (~£78–349 on average) |
| Price scales with students? | No — single plan, same price at any size | Yes — by number of students |
| Fees on student payments | 1% on online payments + Stripe fees; manual payments (cash, transfer) free | 1.98–6% on collections |
| Student mobile app | Yes — native iOS/Android for students, parents and teachers, included | Yes (myTraining) |
| Gamification / retention | Core system: XP, badges, streaks, monthly ranking, squads, retention alerts | None |
| Belt / graduation tracking | Native: belts, stripes, graduation requirements, certificates | Native: gradings |
| Languages | 7 (PT-PT, PT-BR, EN, ES, FR, IT, DE) | English |
| Support | WhatsApp and email, with real people | Phone, email, webinars |
NEST costs more as the club grows, plus a percentage of collections. OSS Manager has one public price ($40) with unlimited students, 1% only on online payments, a gamification system and 7 languages — made for academies outside the UK and Ireland too.
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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.”