Academy software comparison
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 do not need member billing switched on yet.
Wodify is a better fit for
Established gyms that need mature billing, CRM, SMS, and native member apps immediately.
Published capabilities can change. Check the linked vendor sources before making a purchase decision.
The published entry cost for an academy.
BJJChat
Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee.
Wodify
Essentials is listed at $199 a month with a $99 promotional rate; Accelerate and Ultimate are listed at $199 and $399.
Progression built around jiu-jitsu.
BJJChat
Curriculum builders, BJJ belts, stripes, and technique study are built in.
Wodify
Supports martial-arts ranking, but is not centered on BJJ curriculum workflows.
Drill plans, lesson plans, and coaching help.
BJJChat
AI drill plans, lesson plans, and a position-aware coaching assistant.
Wodify
The reviewed product pages do not list a BJJ coaching assistant.
A discoverable academy page and member discussion.
BJJChat
Public school pages, a searchable directory, and gym forums.
Wodify
No public cross-gym directory or community layer is listed.
Class schedules and attendance.
BJJChat
Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity.
Wodify
Scheduling and attendance are established parts of the platform.
Payments, leads, and messaging.
BJJChat
A lead pipeline, campaigns and automations are in the owner workspace today. Member billing, CRM and SMS are coming this quarter, free like everything else.
Wodify
Integrated billing, lead management, and messaging are available.
iOS and Android access for members.
BJJChat
The iOS app is in beta, Android is in progress, and the web app works today.
Wodify
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 $99/mo Essentials is listed at $199 a month with a $99 promotional rate; Accelerate and Ultimate are listed at $199 and $399. |
| 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. | Coming this quarter A lead pipeline, campaigns and automations are in the owner workspace today. Member billing, CRM and SMS are coming this quarter, free like everything else. | 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. |
Prices checked against the vendor’s pricing page on 2026-11-01; capabilities 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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