GRADR alternative for your jiu jitsu academy
Published 27/10/2026 · Updated 27/10/2026 · GREATER News
If you're looking for a GRADR alternative, GREATER charges per academy, not per user: a Free plan at €0 up to 50 students, Basic at €20 and Pro at €35 a month with VAT included, with belt tracking for adults and kids and 7 languages. GRADR, the jiu jitsu academy management platform, is listed from $99 per user a month, according to Capterra. We're GREATER, and here we compare both using what's publicly available.
GREATER vs GRADR at a glance
| GREATER | GRADR | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Martial arts academies | Jiu jitsu academies |
| Price | Free €0 (up to 50 students) · Basic €20/mo · Pro €35/mo, per academy | From $99 per user a month, according to Capterra |
| Tax | VAT included | Not stated |
| Free plan | Free up to 50 students | Not listed |
| Trial | 30 days of Pro | Not listed |
| Belts and ranks | Yes, adults and kids | Yes, BJJ |
| Card payments | 1% + Stripe fee; cash and class packs with no fee | Stripe Connect with no markup, according to Capterra |
| Languages | 7, including English and Spanish | Not listed |
| Source | greater.es | Capterra and GetApp, checked 27/10/2026 |
GRADR pricing
We couldn't find a public pricing page for GRADR. On Capterra and GetApp it's listed with a starting price of $99 per user a month, with no plan breakdown or trial. According to those directories, student payments run through Stripe Connect on the academy's own account, with no markup from GRADR.
GREATER publishes its three plans, in euros with VAT included, for the whole academy:
- Free: €0 up to 50 students.
- Basic: €20 a month.
- Pro: €35 a month, unlimited students.
When you sign up you get 30 days of Pro; if you don't pay at the end, you stay on Free. No lock-in. On card payments, GREATER takes 1% plus the Stripe fee; cash and class packs are recorded with no fee.
What GREATER offers that GRADR doesn't list
- Free plan up to 50 students and a 30-day Pro trial.
- Per-academy pricing, not per user. You pay the same as more coaches or students join.
- Public prices in euros with VAT included.
- 7 languages, including Spanish.
Plus: weekly timetable, bookings with waiting list, attendance, memberships, belts for adults and kids with alerts for who's ready to be promoted, family accounts on one phone, front-desk tablet check-in, announcements with photos, stats and a web dashboard.
What GRADR does well
GRADR is built only for jiu jitsu: according to Capterra, it covers attendance, belt ranking, classes, billing and student messaging, plus coach payroll and shifts. It adds no markup on Stripe and, according to GetApp, onboarding includes a 90-minute session with its founder. If your academy works in English, it's worth considering.
GRADR reviews: where to read them
Search for "GRADR" on Capterra and GetApp. As of 27 October 2026, Capterra showed no user ratings yet, so it's worth checking back later. We don't quote ratings here.
GRADR or GREATER? When to choose each
Choose GRADR if…
- Your academy is jiu jitsu only and works in English.
- You want coach payroll and shifts in the same tool.
Choose GREATER if…
- You want to start free, or pay €20 or €35 a month with VAT for the whole academy.
- You teach several martial arts or have kids' classes with belts.
- Your students speak different European languages.
We also compare GREATER with MAAT and Kicksite, two more martial arts apps. Our comparison of 25 apps is in Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
How much does GRADR cost?
According to Capterra and GetApp, from $99 per user a month. GREATER charges per academy: €0 up to 50 students, €20 for Basic and €35 for Pro, per month with VAT included.
Does GRADR track BJJ belts?
Yes, according to Capterra. GREATER also tracks belts and stripes for adults and kids and tells you when a student meets your requirements.
Is GRADR available in Spanish?
We haven't found a Spanish version listed. GREATER is available in 7 languages, including English and Spanish.
Where can I read GRADR reviews?
On Capterra and GetApp, although on 27/10/2026 it had no user ratings on Capterra yet.
Sources: Capterra and GetApp (price, features and payments, "according to Capterra/GetApp"), checked 27/10/2026. GREATER data from greater.es. All trademarks belong to their owners. If anything has changed, write to us and we'll fix it.