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An alternative to Gymdesk, built around your academy
Payments, attendance, belts, and videos. See how MatGoat works and compare what your academy needs
MatGoat & Gymdesk
The differences, at a glance
Gymdesk also offers martial arts tools and member content. Compare its active-member pricing with MatGoat’s two plans, then see how the everyday workflows look
A comparison of features and terms. Screenshots show MatGoat with example academy data
| Area | MatGoat | Gymdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing as you grow | MatGoat$40 / $60 /month | GymdeskFrom USD 75/month for up to 50 active members with Gymdesk Payments or an approved partner; USD 100 with your own processor. Higher member tiers cost more Source ↗ |
| Payment fees | MatGoat0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate | GymdeskCheck processing rates and the terms for your country Source ↗ |
| Payments | MatGoatRecurring Stripe billing and manual payment tracking | GymdeskRecurring billing and membership payments Source ↗ |
| Attendance | MatGoatKiosk mode and individual attendance history | GymdeskAttendance tracking linked to rank progression Source ↗ |
| Students and belts | MatGoatStudent records, belts, and promotion history | GymdeskBelt tracking and student progression Source ↗ |
| Private content | MatGoatPrivate videos organized into collections and subcollections | GymdeskMember content with embedded videos and access controls Source ↗ |
Some features are available on both platforms. Use the screenshots to see how MatGoat handles them
01Payments
Keep every membership payment in view
Review payments, filter outstanding balances, and record manual payments from one screen. Student records are close at hand when you need to check a charge
MatGoat
Recurring Stripe billing and manual payment tracking
MatGoat
Two straightforward plans
Basic
$40/month
Up to 50 students
Professional
$60/month
Unlimited students
0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate
Payment management is included in Professional. Taxes and processing fees are separate
See full plan details →Gymdesk
Pricing as you grow
From USD 75/month for up to 50 active members with Gymdesk Payments or an approved partner; USD 100 with your own processor. Higher member tiers cost more
Source ↗Check processing rates and the terms for your country
Each price is shown in its original currency; this is not a savings calculation
02Attendance
From check-in to training history
Students check in on an academy device. You can then review their training history and spot changes in attendance without piecing together separate lists
MatGoat
Kiosk mode and individual attendance history
03Students and belts
See the story behind each student
Keep student records, belts, and promotions organized. Review your academy’s belt distribution and individual history when following up on a student’s progress
MatGoat
Student records, belts, and promotion history
04Private content
Keep your teaching available between classes
Bring your techniques and recorded classes into a private library. Organize material into collections so students can find what to review between training sessions
MatGoat
Private videos organized into collections and subcollections
Before switching software
Can I bring my academy’s data?
We help you review the records you want to migrate and your current provider’s export options. We agree on the scope before making the switch
Do I need special kiosk hardware?
You can use a compatible academy device with internet access. MatGoat does not include the hardware
How can I see whether it fits my academy?
Book a demo to review classes, billing, and student tracking with our team. We will show you the workflows you need and how to get started
Comparison sources · October 14, 2026
Prices and features can change. Confirm the terms that apply to your academy with each provider
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