Price
The published entry cost for an academy.
BJJChat
Free forever
Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee.
Gymdesk
From $75/mo
Pricing scales by active member count; the published entry tier covers up to 50 members.
Academy software comparison
BJJChat vs Gymdesk
Gymdesk combines martial-arts membership, billing, attendance, and promotion tracking in one paid product. BJJChat focuses on free BJJ-specific training, curriculum, and community tools.
BJJChat is a better fit for
BJJ schools prioritizing curriculum, training tools, public discovery, and a zero-cost starting point.
Gymdesk is a better fit for
Martial-arts schools that need billing, CRM, marketing, and member administration in a mature paid system today.
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.
Gymdesk
Rank tracking
Martial-arts ranks and promotion requirements are supported across disciplines.
AI coaching
Drill plans, lesson plans, and coaching help.
BJJChat
Included
AI drill plans, lesson plans, and a position-aware coaching assistant.
Gymdesk
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.
Gymdesk
Gym website tools
Website and member portal tools are offered, but not a public cross-gym directory.
Scheduling and check-in
Class schedules and attendance.
BJJChat
Included
Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity.
Gymdesk
Included
Bookings, class scheduling, and attendance tracking are included.
Billing, CRM, and SMS
Payments, leads, and messaging.
BJJChat
Shipping this quarter
Billing, lead CRM, and SMS are on the near-term product roadmap.
Gymdesk
Available today
Membership billing, lead management, marketing, and messaging are listed.
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.
Gymdesk
Member mobile access
Member-facing mobile access is included with the platform.
| Feature | BJJChat | Gymdesk |
|---|---|---|
| PriceThe published entry cost for an academy. | Free forever Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee. | From $75/mo Pricing scales by active member count; the published entry tier covers up to 50 members. |
| BJJ curriculum and beltsProgression built around jiu-jitsu. | BJJ-native Curriculum builders, BJJ belts, stripes, and technique study are built in. | Rank tracking Martial-arts ranks and promotion requirements are supported across disciplines. |
| 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. | Gym website tools Website and member portal tools are offered, but not a public cross-gym directory. |
| Scheduling and check-inClass schedules and attendance. | Included Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity. | Included Bookings, class scheduling, and attendance tracking are included. |
| Billing, CRM, and SMSPayments, leads, and messaging. | Shipping this quarter Billing, lead CRM, and SMS are on the near-term product roadmap. | Available today Membership billing, lead management, marketing, and messaging are listed. |
| 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. | Member mobile access Member-facing mobile access is included with the platform. |
Reviewed against publicly available vendor pages in July 2026. Prices may exclude payment processing, onboarding, or optional products. Gymdesk is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with BJJChat.
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