Gymdesk alternative for your martial arts academy
Published 27/10/2026 · Updated 27/10/2026 · GREATER News
If you're looking for a Gymdesk alternative, GREATER is management software for martial arts academies with a Free plan at €0 up to 50 students, Basic at €20 and Pro at €35 a month with VAT included, belt tracking for adults and kids and 7 languages. Gymdesk starts at $75 a month for 50 members, and its own payments only work in the US and Canada. We're GREATER, and here we compare both using what each one publishes.
GREATER vs Gymdesk at a glance
| GREATER | Gymdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Martial arts academies | Gyms and academies |
| Up to 50 students | €0 (Free) | $75/mo |
| Top plan | Pro €35/mo, unlimited students | $200/mo (up to 250 members) |
| Tax | VAT included | US dollars, before tax |
| Trial | 30 days of Pro | 30 days, no card |
| Belts and ranks | Yes, adults and kids | Not on its pricing page |
| Student payments | Stripe in euros (1% + Stripe fee); cash and class packs with no fee | Own payments in the US and Canada only |
| Languages | 7, including English and Spanish | Site in English and Japanese |
| Source | greater.es | gymdesk.com, checked 26/10/2026 |
Gymdesk pricing
Gymdesk prices its plans by number of members: from $75 a month up to 50 members to $200 with 250. Prices are in US dollars, before tax. It offers a 30-day trial with no card. It says it has gyms in 34 countries, although its own payments only work in the US and Canada.
GREATER publishes its three plans, in euros with VAT included:
- 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.
What GREATER offers that Gymdesk doesn't list
- Free plan up to 50 students. €0 on GREATER versus $75 a month on Gymdesk.
- Belts and stripes for adults and kids. GREATER tracks each student's belt, by classes or by time, tells you when someone meets your requirements and keeps the promotion history.
- Card payments in euros. 1% plus the Stripe fee; cash and class packs are recorded with no fee.
- 7 languages, including Spanish.
Plus: weekly timetable, bookings with waiting list, attendance, memberships, family accounts on one phone, front-desk tablet check-in, announcements with photos, stats and a web dashboard.
What Gymdesk does well
Gymdesk publishes clear prices and offers a 30-day trial with no card, which we value too. Gyms and academies in many countries use it. If your centre is in the US or Canada and works in English, it's worth considering.
Gymdesk reviews: where to read them
Search for "Gymdesk" on Capterra and on its app listings in the App Store and Google Play. We don't quote ratings here: it's better to read them at the source, with a date.
Gymdesk or GREATER? When to choose each
Choose Gymdesk if…
- Your centre is in the US or Canada and you want its built-in payments.
- You work in English.
Choose GREATER if…
- You run an academy with belts and stripes, including kids' classes.
- You have up to 50 students and want to start free, or more and want €35 a month with VAT.
- You charge in euros and your students speak different European languages.
We also compare GREATER with Kicksite and Zen Planner. Our comparison of 25 apps is in Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gymdesk cost?
From $75 a month (up to 50 members) to $200 (up to 250), before tax. GREATER costs €0 up to 50 students, €20 for Basic and €35 for Pro, with VAT included.
Does Gymdesk have a free trial?
Yes, 30 days with no card. GREATER also gives you 30 days of Pro and, after that, a Free plan up to 50 students.
Does Gymdesk work in Europe?
Its site is in English and Japanese, and its own payments only work in the US and Canada. GREATER takes card payments in euros through Stripe.
Where can I read Gymdesk reviews?
On Capterra and on its app listings in the App Store and Google Play.
Sources: gymdesk.com (pricing, trial, payments and languages), checked 26/10/2026. GREATER data from greater.es. All trademarks belong to their owners. If anything has changed, write to us and we'll fix it.