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GRADR vs Kicksite

Both stand on martial arts school software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GRADR

Free trial Web

GRADR brings grading, scheduling, attendance, billing, and prospect bookings together for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies. Compare the student limits of its three annual plans before choosing a tier.

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Choose Kicksite if your martial arts school needs student administration, billing, attendance, belt tracking, and communications together. Schools with more than 25 active students need a higher monthly tier, starting at $99.00 for 26–50 students.

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The facts

	GRADR	Kicksite
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Starter: $83 a month	0–25 students: $49 a month
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	gradrjj.com	kicksite.com
On martial arts school software	#17 of 29	#13 of 29

GRADR: what it does well

Tracks belts, stripes, and promotion history.
Lesson builder includes structured components and video references.
Targeted email and SMS messaging.
Student data can be exported as CSV.

What to know first

No mobile app is listed.
No free plan; pricing starts at $83/mo (annual).
Plans are sized by student count.

Kicksite: what it does well

Manages student and family profiles, memberships, and enrollment details.
Automates recurring billing and supports one-time charges and inventory sales.
Tracks attendance through kiosk check-in, bulk check-ins, and history filters.
Supports custom belt curricula and one-click student promotion.
Member portal serves students and guardians on mobile web.

What to know first

No free plan is offered.
The $49.00 monthly tier covers up to 25 active students.
The member portal is described as a mobile web app.

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