Gymdesk is a Leader in Gym Management
GetApp has named Gymdesk a category leader in their 2025 gym software report.
The highly detailed ranking uses review benchmark data from gym management software users.
Gymdesk Versus Kicksite
Looking for Kicksite Alternatives?
We will take a head-to-head look at Gymdesk vs Kicksite to show you where each gym management platform shines and where each falls short.
See why gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios, dance, and gymnastics gyms prefer Gymdesk or Kicksite to manage their business.
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Gymdesk vs Kicksite Online
Both Gymdesk and Kicksite have their strengths and weaknesses. In the table below, we outline the most important factors when choosing your gym management software so you can determine which is right for your business.
Gymdesk
Kicksite
Free Trial
30-day free trial with access to all features and full support.
The only option is to book a demo with a sales person.
Website
A fully customizable website that looks great on any device is included with every plan. You can also embed signup forms and your schedule on an external website.
No website is included. A website and marketing services can be purchased from Kicksite for additional monthly fees.
Gym types
Serves any gym: Used by gym owners focused on martial arts, yoga, pilates, dance, CrossFit, and other disciplines
Martial arts focused: Exclusively focused on martial arts gyms
Payment Processing
Choose from 5 options. Integrates with Stripe, Square, and Authorize.net to handle your membership payments and point-of-sale. Your payment processor stays separate and under your full control.
Only one option: proprietary payment processing through Kicksite.
Facility access
Provides integration with Kisi for 24/7 door access.
No facility access available.
marketing automations
Create any type of marketing campaign based on the criteria you choose or use built-in templates.
Very basic marketing automations that are time or status based.
ease of use
Provides a modern, user-friendly interface that's easy for both staff and members to use.
Uses outdated, clunky technology with fragmented dashboards.
reporting
Detailed reporting on attendance and revenue is easy to access and understand. Works for one or multiple locations.
Pre-built reports that resemble a spreadsheet, with no reporting for multiple locations.
mobile app
Both a Gymdesk mobile app and branded mobile app are available for members.
No mobile app available. Members can only access their account through a web browser.
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What Makes Gymdesk Better than Kicksite
Gymdesk is a modern, user-friendly, and easy-to-use alternative to Kicksite that makes it easier to run and grow your gym.
Kicksite
Gymdesk
Easy To Use Member Management
Spot issues quickly without being overwhelmed. Address expiring memberships, overdue payments and missing waivers with ease on your laptop or mobile device.
Create on demand reports using a variety of built-in and custom filters, and export to CSV or PDF for offline usage.
Kicksite
Gymdesk
Member and Manager Friendly Attendance Tracking
Self service member check-in via a numeric code, name search, bar code scanner, or QR codes - on any device.
Managers can backdate attendance quickly and efficiently with our mass check-in feature.
Kicksite
Gymdesk
Billing And Reporting
Understand your cashflow in real time with visual charts and sophisticated filters. Access it from anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Generate point-of-sale and membership payments, project revenue for the coming year, and review month-over-month member and revenue growth and churn in your gym.
Gymdesk vs Kicksite: What the Users Have to Say
We could talk for hours about the difference between Gymdesk and Kicksite, but we’d rather let the users speak for themselves.
GYMDESK
Overall
Highest rated
4.8 (104)
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.9
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.8
Kicksite
Overall
4.8 (125)
Ease of Use
4.8
Customer Service
4.9
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.9
GYMDESK
“Gymdesk saved my life…and business. Such a simple, clear user interface (staff AND students) with incredibly robust tools that are consistently updated and added upon. Every few weeks, they add on new features and make existing ones more streamlined. [Gymdesk is helping me] managing students, payments, recruiting, communication, planning and keeping me and my staff sane!”
Joe R.
Kicksite
"Right now, it appears that there are a few features that are either in development or non-existent. It would have been nice to be able to import our existing attendance data into Kicksite rather than having to manually enter the info."
Thomas W.
GYMDESK
"What I like best is that you can access all different areas from one page and it is convenient to use. The Dashboard is also great as it tells you what is going on with the member's payment, birthdays and who has been absent from class lately."
Kam L.
Kicksite
"I wish the reports were easier to get to and customize. Only being able to download them via Excel limits us."
Sean S.
GYMDESK
"We LOVE being able to integrate emails and texts within gymdesk so all communication is visible to all staff. The tasks and automations are also crucial for helping us stay organized."
Meghan R.
Kicksite
"Email/SMS communication for booked classes. Students are able to book 12 weeks out and get 0 reminders. This fills classes and creates lots of "no shows" preventing new students from signing up"
Mike D.
Summary: When to Choose Kicksite vs Gymdesk
Here’s our summary of when to choose Gymdesk vs Kicksite gym management software:
When to Choose Gymdesk
You want an included website and advanced marketing features
You run a non-martial arts gym, or you have multiple locations
You want modern, easy-to-use software and a mobile app for members
When to Choose Kicksite
You don't need a mobile app for members or facility access
You're a martial arts gym that doesn't need advanced reporting and marketing features
Gymdesk is the fastest growing Kicksite Alternative!
Simplicity
Thanks to easy click-and-drag features, beautiful reporting, and a refined dashboard for easy access - you won’t want to ever switch management platforms again.
Flexibility
We’ve built Gymdesk to be adaptable for any growing fitness business. Fit your exact needs with customizable fields, form builders, saved templates, and your very own website.
Support to Grow Your Gym
Don’t sit on hold for hours ever again. Gymdesk has an experienced support team to help you with whatever you need. Email, chat, video support, and more.
Payment Processor Choice
With over 5 options to choose from, you can choose the payment processor that’s best for your business and own your payment data.
Everything In One Place
At Gymdesk, get all the features you need on Day 1 with a 30-day free trial to make sure it’s right for you (no credit card required).
You Can Ask Us Anything, Really!
As martial artists, fitness junkies and software developers - we built this product because you are our ideal customer. We will work with you to make sure our product fits your needs. Your success is our success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is it to switch from Kicksite to Gymdesk?
Switching from Kicksite to Gymdesk is very simple with our migration tool. Export your member data from Kicksite and import it into Gymdesk in a matter of minutes.
You can also migrate your payment data, leads/prospects lists, products, attendance and more.
Can I use Gymdesk's online functionality with my website?
All of our online features can work independently from the website we provide, and integrated on your existing website.
This includes the gym weekly schedule, lead capture forms, the member sign-up form and access to the member portal.
Do you track ranks, levels and promotion requirements?
You can track attendance using a tablet at the front desk, or manually in bulk at the back office.
For each program you run in your gym, you can set up promotion criteria for each rank / belt, and then generate reporting on members' progress towards their promotion criteria. The system also generates notifications when members are ready to be tested for promotion.
Can I charge members using direct bank debits?
We support direct bank debits for member payments, depending on your location and payment processor.
Stripe and Authorize.net provide ACH and eChecks respectively to US customers. Stripe also provides SEPA bank debits to EU customers, BECS direct debits in Australia, and Pre-Authorized Debits in Canada.
Are you available in my country?
Any gym around the world can use our software! Credit-card processing might be limited to the countries supported by our payment partners, but you can still run payments manually and use all of our features without limitation.
What are the payment processing fees?
All payment processing is run through our payments partners - Stripe, Square and Authorize.net, and each have their own set of fees depending on your location and payment types.
We do not charge anything extra beyond the fees charged by your selected payment processor.
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Why Choose Gymdesk for Your Gym
- Seamless member sign-up and onboarding
- Auto-play and rebilling boost your bottom line
- Track attendance and skill progression
- Provide a high end experience for your members
- Pricing starts at $75/month, with no contracts or long term commitments