The Modern Zivvy/Rainmaker Alternative
Zivvy (formerly Rainmaker) is a legacy platform. Dojo Champ offers modern AI-powered features and active development.
Our verdict
Best for martial arts schools that want an all-in-one platform: Dojo Champ replaces Zivvy/Rainmaker with built-in billing, marketing automation, AI churn prevention, and a family portal at a flat $199/month, no per-student or add-on fees.
Why Schools Choose Dojo Champ
Modern, actively developed
AI-powered features
Better support
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Dojo Champ Recommended | Zivvy/Rainmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Students | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited Staff & Admin Users | Yes | Yes |
| Belt/Rank Progression Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Billing & Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Promotion & Belt Certificates | Yes | Basic |
| AI-Powered Lead Scoring | Yes | No |
| Marketing Automation Workflows | Yes | Limited |
| Public Website / Homepage Builder | Yes | No |
| Event & Class Registration Landing Pages | Yes | No |
| Automatic Lead Capture from Landing Pages | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Channel Messaging (Email, SMS, Push) | Yes | Limited |
| Event & Tournament Management | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Waivers & Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Location Support | Yes | Limited |
| Payment Retry & Failed Payment Recovery | AI-Powered | Standard |
| Ask Dojo AI Voice Assistant | Yes | No |
| Dojo Master AI Business Coach | Yes | No |
| AI Churn Analysis & Prevention | Yes | No |
| Advanced Analytics Dashboard | Yes | Basic |
| Retention Analytics by Belt Level | Yes | No |
Transparent Pricing Comparison
Dojo ChampBest Value
$199/month all-inclusive, unlimited students, staff & locations
- All features included
- No setup fees
- 30-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
Zivvy/Rainmaker
$197-$397+/month + 2.9% billing fee
Zivvy (formerly Rainmaker) is $197/month for the DIY Basic plan and $397/month for Growth, plus a 2.9% billing transaction rate and discipline limits. Dojo Champ is $199/month with unlimited disciplines, students, staff and locations.
What Schools Say About Switching
"Dojo Champ is an all-encompassing management software that has made managing our school much easier. The class check-in system makes it very easy to track student progress."
Derek L.
Switched from Kicksite · Capterra
"It keeps student information, attendance, billing, and communication organized in one place. It has already saved us time and made managing our school much more efficient."
Karla L.
Switched from Kicksite · Capterra
"The automated billing is flawless and has saved us countless hours chasing payments. It understands the needs of a dojo, especially belt tracking and class scheduling."
Stacey Bessmer
Martial arts school owner · Trustpilot
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Ask Dojo & Dojo Master AI
Ask Dojo answers questions about your school by voice, and Dojo Master acts as an AI business coach that reads your real numbers and tells you what to fix next. Zivvy has nothing like it.
Churn Analysis & Prevention
Dojo Champ scores every student for churn risk and triggers automated win-back workflows before they quit. Zivvy offers no predictive retention engine.
Websites, Landing Pages & Auto Lead Capture
Your homepage, event pages, class registration pages and promotion certificates are built in, and every form automatically creates a scored lead in your CRM. Zivvy makes you bolt this on.
Modern Platform
Actively developed vs legacy system.
AI Features
Churn prevention Zivvy doesn't have.
Better Analytics
Retention by belt level and insights.
Marketing Automation
Advanced workflows included.
Better Support
Responsive team vs limited support.
All-Inclusive
Zivvy's Growth plan is $397/month and even Basic caps you at four disciplines. Dojo Champ is $199/month with no caps on disciplines, students, staff or locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Dojo Champ better than Zivvy/Rainmaker?
Dojo Champ is a modern, actively developed platform with AI features, while Zivvy/Rainmaker is a legacy system.
Can I migrate from Zivvy/Rainmaker?
Yes! Free migration assistance included.
Switching from Zivvy/Rainmaker to Dojo Champ
Free white-glove migration, usually completed within a week. Here's exactly how it works.
1. Export your data
We provide a simple template, or our team pulls your students, payment history, attendance, and rank history straight from Zivvy/Rainmaker.
2. We import everything
Our migration team loads members, families, memberships, ranks, and historical payments into your new Dojo Champ workspace, usually within a week.
3. Reconnect billing
Move recurring memberships to Stripe (included). We help schedule the cutover so no student gets double-charged.
4. Go live
Train your staff in a single session, archive Zivvy/Rainmaker, and start using AI churn alerts, marketing automation, and the family portal on day one.