Price
The published entry cost for an academy.
BJJChat
Free forever
Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee.
Wodify
From $79/mo
Paid plans, with higher tiers and custom pricing for broader operations.
Academy software comparison
BJJChat vs Wodify
Wodify is an established gym-management platform with mature billing and operations. BJJChat is the free, jiu-jitsu-native option for curriculum, coaching, discovery, and academy workflows.
BJJChat is a better fit for
BJJ academies that want a free, jiu-jitsu-specific platform and can adopt billing and CRM as those features arrive.
Wodify is a better fit for
Established gyms that need mature billing, CRM, SMS, and native member apps immediately.
Feature by feature
Published capabilities can change. Check the linked vendor sources before making a purchase decision.
BJJ curriculum and belts
Progression built around jiu-jitsu.
BJJChat
BJJ-native
Curriculum builders, BJJ belts, stripes, and technique study are built in.
Wodify
General ranking
Supports martial-arts ranking, but is not centered on BJJ curriculum workflows.
AI coaching
Drill plans, lesson plans, and coaching help.
BJJChat
Included
AI drill plans, lesson plans, and a position-aware coaching assistant.
Wodify
No comparable tool listed
The reviewed product pages do not list a BJJ coaching assistant.
Public directory and community
A discoverable academy page and member discussion.
BJJChat
Included
Public school pages, a searchable directory, and gym forums.
Wodify
Not listed
No public cross-gym directory or community layer is listed.
Scheduling and check-in
Class schedules and attendance.
BJJChat
Included
Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity.
Wodify
Included
Scheduling and attendance are established parts of the platform.
Billing, CRM, and SMS
Payments, leads, and messaging.
BJJChat
Shipping this quarter
Billing, lead CRM, and SMS are on the near-term product roadmap.
Wodify
Available today
Integrated billing, lead management, and messaging are available.
Native mobile apps
iOS and Android access for members.
BJJChat
iOS beta
The iOS app is in beta, Android is in progress, and the web app works today.
Wodify
iOS and Android
Published native apps are available for members and staff.
| Feature | BJJChat | Wodify |
|---|---|---|
| PriceThe published entry cost for an academy. | Free forever Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee. | From $79/mo Paid plans, with higher tiers and custom pricing for broader operations. |
| BJJ curriculum and beltsProgression built around jiu-jitsu. | BJJ-native Curriculum builders, BJJ belts, stripes, and technique study are built in. | General ranking Supports martial-arts ranking, but is not centered on BJJ curriculum workflows. |
| AI coachingDrill plans, lesson plans, and coaching help. | Included AI drill plans, lesson plans, and a position-aware coaching assistant. | No comparable tool listed The reviewed product pages do not list a BJJ coaching assistant. |
| Public directory and communityA discoverable academy page and member discussion. | Included Public school pages, a searchable directory, and gym forums. | Not listed No public cross-gym directory or community layer is listed. |
| Scheduling and check-inClass schedules and attendance. | Included Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity. | Included Scheduling and attendance are established parts of the platform. |
| Billing, CRM, and SMSPayments, leads, and messaging. | Shipping this quarter Billing, lead CRM, and SMS are on the near-term product roadmap. | Available today Integrated billing, lead management, and messaging are available. |
| Native mobile appsiOS and Android access for members. | iOS beta The iOS app is in beta, Android is in progress, and the web app works today. | iOS and Android Published native apps are available for members and staff. |
Reviewed against publicly available vendor pages in July 2026. Prices may exclude payment processing, onboarding, or optional products. Wodify is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with BJJChat.
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