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OLM vs Kicksite

Kicksite is a popular, easy-to-use choice for small martial arts schools. Here's how it compares with OLM.

Who's writing this

A jiu jitsu student building software for the academy he trains at.

I train at a gym that uses this app, and I build the product. If the table below says Kicksite beats us on something, it's because they do.

The honest read

Kicksite is built for martial arts schools and is well liked for being simple and for its support. It's priced by student count, from $49/mo for up to 25 students to $199/mo above 100, with every feature on every tier. Payments in the US run through its preferred processor, Basys, which adds its own monthly fee ($29–$49/mo) on top of 2.9% + $0.25 per card. OLM costs the gym nothing per month, adds no processing markup on the gym's own Stripe account, and includes a member app with the gym's brand. Pick Kicksite if you're a small single-discipline school that values simplicity above all. Pick OLM if you want no monthly floor, your own Stripe account, a branded member app, and ranks across several disciplines.

5

OLM wins

1

Kicksite wins

4

Ties

What matters most

Built for

OLM

Martial arts schools, multi-discipline

Kicksite

Martial arts schools

Price

OLM

Free for gyms ($0/mo, no cut of payouts) · members pay a 2% platform fee per charge · you pay only Stripe processing, no markup

Kicksite

$49/mo (up to 25 students), $99 (26–50), $149 (51–100), $199 (101+); 30 days free

Payment processing

OLM

Stripe's standard rate on your own Stripe account, no OLM markup and no processor monthly fee

Kicksite

Basys in the US: $29–$49/mo plus 2.9% + $0.25 per card; Stripe for international schools

Full feature breakdown
CategoryOLMKicksite

Built for

Martial arts schools, multi-discipline
Martial arts schools

Price

Free for gyms ($0/mo, no cut of payouts) · members pay a 2% platform fee per charge · you pay only Stripe processing, no markup
$49/mo (up to 25 students), $99 (26–50), $149 (51–100), $199 (101+); 30 days free

Payment processing

Stripe's standard rate on your own Stripe account, no OLM markup and no processor monthly fee
Basys in the US: $29–$49/mo plus 2.9% + $0.25 per card; Stripe for international schools

Member app

Included — your gym's name, logo and colors on the app members use
Member portal; we couldn't confirm a native, gym-branded app

Belt testing and ranks

Rank per discipline with dated promotion history; a member can hold BJJ, judo and karate ranks at once, and the history follows them to any OLM gym
Belt testing, curriculum and promotions

Lead management

Lead funnels, leads inbox, email campaigns and automated workflows
Lead capture, landing pages, automated messaging and free one-way texting

Shop and front-desk sales

Inventory and front-desk sales on the card on file
Reviewers report no built-in point of sale

Check-in

Kiosk, QR and front-desk check-in included
Tablet, PIN or barcode

Ease of use and support

Newer to market, founder-run support
Widely praised for simplicity and support

Leaving

CSV export any time; member cards stay in your own Stripe account if you leave
Export terms aren't published

Kicksite is simple, well supported and cheap for very small schools. Pricing and feature sets change — this page reflects a best-effort snapshot from publicly available info. Check their site directly before deciding.

Best fit

OLM is right if you're…

  • Schools that want no monthly software or processor bill
  • Owners who want payments in their own Stripe account
  • Schools that want their own brand on the member app
  • Multi-discipline schools and growing schools past 100 students

Best fit

Kicksite is better if you're…

  • Small single-discipline schools that want the simplest possible tool
  • Owners who value an established support team
  • Schools under 25 students happy with a $49/mo plan
Beyond the invoice

The sticker price is never the whole price.

Gym software costs more than the monthly line item — it costs setup weeks, add-on negotiations, and the dread of moving your roster. Here's both sides of that ledger.

Effort & lock-in

What Kicksite can cost beyond the bill

  • The monthly price rises with each student tier.
  • The US processor adds its own $29–$49 monthly fee on top of card rates.
  • No gym-branded native app that we could confirm.

OLM's answer

How OLM removes it

  • One price rule for every gym: OLM is free for the gym, and members pay a flat 2% platform fee on top of every charge, shown on every receipt. You pay only Stripe's processing, with no markup. No tiers to decode, no quote to chase.
  • Every feature included — white-labeled member app, AI churn alerts, waivers, training journal. Nothing is sold back to you as an add-on.
  • Self-serve setup is free. If you want it done for you, optional $499 white-glove onboarding imports your roster from your current software, sets up Stripe Connect with you on a call, and themes the app to your brand.
  • No contract to exit. Stop using OLM and your members stop paying the platform fee; you never paid OLM anything.
OLM vs Kicksite — FAQ

Honest answers, side by side.

Is OLM cheaper than Kicksite?

For the gym, yes: OLM is $0 a month with no processor monthly fee, against $49–$199 a month plus Basys's $29–$49 monthly fee. On OLM your members pay a 2% platform fee on each charge. Run your roster and dues in the savings calculator to compare totals.

Does OLM handle belt testing?

OLM tracks rank per discipline, records every promotion with the date and promoter, and shows attendance so you can see who's eligible. It doesn't have a built-in curriculum builder yet.

Can I move from Kicksite to OLM?

Yes. Export your student list and we import it; optional white-glove onboarding ($499) does it with you. Cards stored with your current processor may not transfer, so plan for members to add a card in the OLM app.

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