AppBuild vs Spark Membership
Looking for a Spark Membership alternative? Spark Membership is a martial arts school software. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Spark Membership is best for martial arts & bjj businesses that want martial arts school software (Member management, two-way SMS, billing, attendance, free data migration).
AppBuild is best for martial arts & bjj businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Spark Membership vs AppBuild for martial arts & bjj
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Spark Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Martial arts school software |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | "8-Week Free Trial, Then Just $199/Month" |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Spark Member App listed; white-label price not on live page. (third-party: fitgap.com reports $499 setup plus $199/year) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | "Average Processing Rate: 2.86%" (rates vary) |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | 8-week free trial; price "locked in" for life |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Member management, two-way SMS, billing, attendance, free data migration |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US (mainly) |
Sources: sparkmembership.com, sparkmembership.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
Compare all martial arts & bjj providersAppBuild pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose Spark Membership if…
- you want martial arts school software.
- you need what it highlights: Member management, two-way SMS, billing, attendance, free data migration.
- its terms suit you: 8-week free trial; price "locked in" for life.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Spark Membership: Spark Member App listed; white-label price not on live page. (third-party: fitgap.com reports $499 setup plus $199/year)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Spark Membership: "8-Week Free Trial, Then Just $199/Month").
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Spark Membership fees: "Average Processing Rate: 2.86%" (rates vary)).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Spark Membership
- Spark starts at $199/mo after the trial; AppBuild starts free and its Unlimited plan is $99/mo with the branded app included.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.