Gymdesk vs OSS Manager
See how OSS Manager compares to Gymdesk — 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 Gymdesk
Gymdesk is a general gym/fitness tool, not martial arts specific, with pricing that increases by member count and a paid white-label app.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
Gymdesk: $75 (up to 50 members) → $100 (51-100) → $150 (101-200) → $200 (201-400), plus $50/mo per extra location and $100/mo for white-label app — 30-day free trial
| What matters | OSS Manager | Gymdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist | General gym/fitness |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | 30 days |
| Starting price | €29/month, unlimited | $75-200/month, scales with members |
| Price scales with students? | No — fixed price | Yes, tiered |
| Student mobile app | Yes, included | White-label costs extra ($100/mo) |
| 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 |
Price increases with student count and the own app is charged separately — on OSS Manager the app is already included in every plan.
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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