Glofox vs OSS Manager
See how OSS Manager compares to Glofox — pricing, features, and what's actually built for martial arts academies.
What is OSS Manager
OSS Manager is a management platform built specifically for martial arts academies, combining student and financial management with a gamification system designed to keep students training consistently.
What is Glofox
Glofox targets boutique fitness/studios, not martial arts, with reported price increases mid-contract.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
Glofox: Advertised "from $99/month", most plans require a quote; real spend reported $110-500+/month, with reported mid-contract increases up to 70% — Demo on request
| What matters | OSS Manager | Glofox |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist | Boutique fitness/studios |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | Demo on request |
| Starting price | €29/month, fixed | $99-500+/month, reported increases |
| Price scales with students? | No — fixed price | Reported mid-contract increases |
| Student mobile app | Yes, included | Yes, generic |
| Gamification / retention | Core system: XP, badges, streaks, leaderboard, retention alerts | None |
| Belt / graduation tracking | Native | Not native |
| Multi-language | 7 languages | Limited |
| Support | WhatsApp / human | Standard support |
This is the competitor where mid-contract price increases become the central argument — OSS Manager's fixed, transparent pricing as a direct counterpoint.
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Real feedback from academies that switched to OSS Manager.
“Before OSS Manager, I managed my academy using the notes app on my phone. Today, I save many hours every week and have a much broader view of my business—especially when it comes to payment management. What made me switch was the need to professionalize my academy, and the personalized support made all the difference. Since I started using OSS Manager, the number of students has doubled. If a fellow instructor were unsure, I would say: your students deserve an app that provides all the features every academy should have.”
Ilan
Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu