--- description: Detailed reviews on Open Black Belt based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Open Black Belt with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Open Black Belt Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Martial Arts Software](/directory/793/martial-arts/software) > [Open Black Belt](/software/116023/open-black-belt) # Open Black Belt Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/116023/open-black-belt Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/116023/open-black-belt?page=2) > Open Black Belt is a web-based martial arts software with student and class management, attendance and rank tracking, email \& SMS communication, payment processing, a mobile app, and more. Users are provided with everything they need to run their dojo, gym, yoga studio, school or facility online. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 39 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Open Black Belt • ID’s provided for self-check-in attendance can be created and scanned using a barcode scanner to allow a faster kiosk-based check-in for students. • Open Black Belt provides multiple email templates to help users save time on drafting an email, whether for a member, group or class. • Open Black Belt can be accessed via mobile device, allowing users to access important information while on-the-go via their smartphones and tablets. • Groups can be created to divide members into sections without assigning specific classes. Create sections of members such as Little Tigers, Blue Belts, Brown Belts, and more. • Open Black Belt can process credit cards and track memberships, and enables students to easily set up recurring billing. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 39 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Open Black Belt - **Location**: Plano, US - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$29.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: OBB Plan: $29.99 per month Free 30 day Trial available. No credit card needed. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, US Outlying Islands, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking Software - Belt Ranking Classification - Class Management - Class Scheduling - Credit Card Processing - Inventory Management Software - Online Registration - Registration Management - SMS Messaging - Self Service Portal - Student Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Martial Arts Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/793/martial-arts/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Gymdesk](https://www.getapp.ca/software/108981/martial-arts-on-rails) — 4.8/5 (148 reviews) 2. [MyStudio](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2046487/mystudio-app) — 4.5/5 (171 reviews) 3. [Clubworx](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105811/clubworx) — 4.6/5 (79 reviews) 4. [Wodify](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91421/wodify) — 4.5/5 (154 reviews) 5. [Zen Planner](https://www.getapp.ca/software/100729/zen-planner) — 4.3/5 (269 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Big money saver\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Shawn** | *April 4, 2017* | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Huge Saving on merchant part > > **Cons**: Managing part needs improvement > > Huge saving on merchant part, unbelievable rate and pretty easy to use. Many features including mobile app on managing part and fast response when asked thru chat box. But It is still work in progress. ----- ### "Only if it had a calendar" — 4.0/5 > **Bonnie** | *March 28, 2017* > > I would be so onboard with this software if there was a calendar function. I'm currently with zen planner and love that function ----- ### "Missionary" — 3.0/5 > **dj** | *March 31, 2017* > > Easy to use. Love it \& very useful. Cant find anything else but that. I utilize it in any way I can. ----- ### "Open BB for school of 100 students" — 4.0/5 > **david** | *April 4, 2017* | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > So far, Open Black Belt has been a positive experience. Most other companies have billing "included" and a much higher price. I don't need billing software, so it would have been a waste to pay more money per month for a feature I'm not using. ----- ### "Helpful for every and any business" — 4.0/5 > **Rosa** | *April 4, 2017* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: information easy to read. organized well. aids in decision making. comparison tool. > > **Cons**: some reviews are lacking > > I was able to find everything I needed. Capterra saved me countless hours and present their pages clean and easily read. If i had to research the vendors it would have taken me weeks. Instead now I am ahead of my deliverable goal and was able to make an educated decision. I would highly recommend ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/116023/open-black-belt?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/116023/open-black-belt) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data