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Rosterra vs MyStudio. Honestly.
If you run a martial arts school on MyStudio and the post-lead workflow (progression, instructor signoff, owner reports) feels thinner than the front of the funnel, here's how the two products actually differ.
Credit where it's due
What MyStudio does well
Before comparing, the things MyStudio genuinely has going for it. If any are decisive for you, the rest of this page may not change your mind.
Polished lead-capture flow
MyStudio is known for clean front-of-funnel: web forms, sales pages, and onboarding flows that look good and convert reasonably well.
Strong app store presence
Branded mobile apps are central to the MyStudio pitch and the team has shipped a lot of app polish over the years.
Familiar to a generation of operators
If your industry peer group is on MyStudio, you'll find lots of folks who know its quirks and can answer questions quickly.
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How the two products actually differ
Every row is a real structural difference, not a hot take. Confirm any current MyStudio specifics with their team.
| How it works | Rosterra | MyStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Product spine | Belt and rank progression | Lead capture and sales funnel, with school management bolted on |
| Belt eligibility | Calculated from attendance, skills, and instructor signoff | Tracked, with more emphasis on the sales side than the curriculum side |
| Skill checklists | Per-program, configurable, tap-through on a tablet | Available, with less of a tap-through assessment flow |
| Instructor workflow | Tablet and phone first, 30 seconds per class | More front-desk-centric than instructor-centric |
| Lead pipeline | Included, with auto follow-up tasks | A genuine strength; lead-capture is core to the product |
| Parent portal progress visibility | Belt, attendance streaks, balance, by default | Member portal exists; progress visibility varies |
| Pricing model | Flat $60 or $90 per location, no percentage payment fee | Tiered by feature, with pricing typically obtained via quote |
| Payment fees | You keep your own Stripe; no Rosterra cut | Payment terms vary; check whether yours include a percentage fee |
| Migration | Free, done by us, from a MyStudio export or spreadsheet | Export available, your team imports elsewhere |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel anytime | Varies, annual commitments not unusual in the category |
Comparisons describe pricing and packaging patterns commonly observed across legacy martial arts software as of 2026. Always confirm current terms with each vendor.
What's actually different
Three things you'll feel by the second week
Progression as the spine, not a feature tab
MyStudio puts a lot of polish into the front of the funnel. Once a lead becomes a student, the workflow shifts. Rosterra treats progression as the spine, so the student stays the focus from trial to black belt.
Built for the instructor, not the front desk
Tablet and phone first. Instructors check students in and log progress during or right after class. The data lands in the system the moment class ends.
Owner reports without 4 clicks
One screen for school health: active students, MRR, trial conversion, retention, at-risk count, belt test cadence. Click any number to drill in.
The switch itself
Moving off MyStudio is the easy part
$0 to move
We import your members, memberships, ranks, and payment history from MyStudio for free.
Live in a weekend
Most schools are up and running within a weekend. You'll recognize your school in Rosterra on day one.
Cancel MyStudio last
Keep MyStudio running for one billing cycle while you verify Rosterra. We're on call through your first billing cycle.
Questions
What dojo owners ask when they're thinking about leaving MyStudio
Yes. Members, guardians, memberships, ranks, and payment history. We do the mapping and you review before we go live.
Price out your switch from MyStudio.
Book a 20-minute switch consultation. We'll look at your roster, your real pricing, and the workflows you'd actually use, and tell you whether Rosterra is worth the move.