Head-to-Head
NextKick vs MyStudio
MyStudio isn't built for martial arts. NextKick is.
Feature-by-Feature
Why martial arts schools move from MyStudio to NextKick
MyStudio is a capable studio-management product with a strong self-service signup flow, used across dance, cheer, swim, and martial arts. Because it spans all of those, the martial arts specifics — rank order, testing scores, curriculum and homework — are not modeled the way a school actually runs them.
Last reviewed . Competitor figures are what switching owners reported on the plans they were using.
Rank, testing, and curriculum are built in
Belt and rank management, test scoring, and homework or curriculum tracking are core NextKick features. Schools coming from MyStudio described handling these outside the software. Once a student's rank history, testing scores, and curriculum progress live in the same record as their attendance and billing, promotion decisions stop being a spreadsheet exercise.
Price and processing
MyStudio was $299/mo with 3.5% processing for the owners we spoke to, against $150/mo and 2.5% for NextKick. That is $149 a month on software before the processing gap, which on $25,000 of monthly tuition adds roughly another $250.
Phone support and hands-on onboarding
NextKick migrates your data for you and answers the phone. For a school owner who teaches four evenings a week, the difference between a support ticket and a phone call is whether a billing problem gets solved today or next week.
Roughly $4,800 a year, recurring
The $149/mo software gap is $1,788 a year. A school processing $25,000 a month at one percentage point lower adds about $3,000. The combined figure is close to $4,800 annually, and unlike a one-time saving it repeats for as long as you stay.
Switching from MyStudio
MyStudio migrations bring over the student roster, active memberships, and any open event or trial registrations, since owners often have a testing event or camp in flight when they switch. Ranks are imported from your student records, and per-student pricing tiers disappear — everyone comes across on the flat plan. If you were using MyStudio's forms for trials, the same lead flow is rebuilt on your NextKick website so nothing goes dark during the changeover.
- Free data migration, done by our team
- Parallel billing through your first cycle
- No contract, no setup fee
MyStudio vs NextKick — common questions
Is NextKick a good MyStudio alternative for martial arts?
Yes, particularly if you need rank progression, testing scores, and curriculum tracking inside the software rather than alongside it. NextKick is built only for martial arts schools.
How much does NextKick cost compared to MyStudio?
NextKick is $150/mo flat with 2.5% processing. Owners who switched were on MyStudio at $299/mo with 3.5% processing. Confirm current pricing with MyStudio directly, as plans change.
Does NextKick have self-service signup for trials?
Yes. Trial-class signup, lead capture, and automated follow-up are included, and new leads land in the same system that will eventually bill them.
Can I keep my student payment methods?
Cards on file are migrated through the payment processor rather than retyped, so families do not have to re-enter payment details.
What about homework and curriculum tracking?
NextKick tracks which curriculum items and forms a student has completed, so progress is measured against your syllabus rather than time enrolled.
How long does the migration take?
Most schools are live within two weeks, including a parallel billing cycle to verify nothing was missed.
Compare other platforms
Comparison information last reviewed: January 2025.The comparisons on this page reflect the firsthand, self-reported experiences of martial arts school owners who switched to NextKick from the platform named, as reported at the time they switched. Competitor pricing, processing fees, features, and workflows change over time, and the details shown may not reflect the named provider's current offering, plan tiers, or terms. Feature indicators — including checkmarks, "Partial," "Needs extra setup," and "✗" — represent what these owners reported experiencing on the specific plans they used, not a comprehensive or independent audit of the competitor's product, and should be read as reported experience rather than statements of present fact. This page is provided for general informational purposes only, reflects the opinions of NextKick and its customers, and is not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, a complete, objective, or current assessment. We make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any competitor information. Please verify all pricing, fees, and features directly with each provider before making any decision. All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners; their use here is for identification and comparison purposes only and does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or partnership with those owners. If you believe any information on this page is inaccurate or outdated, please contact us at info@nextkick.ai and we will review and correct it promptly.
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