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An alternative to Kombat Evolve, built around your academy
Payments, attendance, belts, and videos. See how MatGoat works and compare what your academy needs
MatGoat & Kombat Evolve
The differences, at a glance
Both platforms include attendance, belts, billing, and teaching content. Kombat Evolve also offers CRM and website tools; compare its active-member pricing with MatGoat’s two plans
A comparison of features and terms. Screenshots show MatGoat with example academy data
| Area | MatGoat | Kombat Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing as you grow | MatGoat$40 / $60 /month | Kombat Evolve€59/month up to 100 active members; €79 up to 200; €119 up to 400; €169 above 400. VAT extra Source ↗ |
| Payment fees | MatGoat0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate | Kombat Evolve0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate Source ↗ |
| Payments | MatGoatRecurring Stripe billing and manual payment tracking | Kombat EvolveRecurring billing and membership payments Source ↗ |
| Attendance | MatGoatKiosk mode and individual attendance history | Kombat EvolveQR check-in and kiosk mode Source ↗ |
| Students and belts | MatGoatStudent records, belts, and promotion history | Kombat EvolveBelt tracking and student progression Source ↗ |
| Private content | MatGoatPrivate videos organized into collections and subcollections | Kombat EvolveTechnique library 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 →Kombat Evolve
Pricing as you grow
€59/month up to 100 active members; €79 up to 200; €119 up to 400; €169 above 400. VAT extra
Source ↗0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate
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
From a MatGoat academy
“Payment management used to be a headache. Now with MatGoat everything is automatic and I don't have to chase anyone at the end of the month.”
Ali
Ali Dinar Jiu Jitsu
Plan your switch with a real person
We help academies migrate from other software. Start with a conversation about your records and payment setup, then use your trial to check the workflows that matter to you.
- Tell us which records you want to bring across.
- Review the available exports and migration options with us.
- Test classes, student access, and billing before switching your academy over.
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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