EFC vs. White Belt
Free Software vs.Complete Growth System
White Belt (now AXIS Martial Arts) offers free student management software-which sounds great until you realize what's missing. No billing system. No website. No payment processing. No business coaching. No support team.
EFC delivers a comnlete growth ecosystem: high-converting websites, powerful CRM, automated
billing with fee follow-up, business coaching, local support, and a community of successful school owners all working together to help you grow.
EFC delivers a comnlete growth ecosystem: high-converting websites, powerful CRM, automated
billing with fee follow-up, business coaching, local support, and a community of successful school owners all working together to help you grow.
Feature
EFC
White Belt
Website Included
Website Included
Conversion-optimised site
Website Included
Not available
CRM & Lead Management
CRM & Lead Management
Full pipeline management
CRM & Lead Management
Basic student database
Payment Processing
Payment Processing
Automated billing system
Payment Processing
Not available
Fee Collection
Fee Collection
Team handles overdue accounts
Fee Collection
Not available
Local ANZ Support
Local ANZ Support
Dedicated support team
Local ANZ Support
Minimal/community-based
Student Fee Follow-Up
Student Fee Follow-Up
We chase payments for you
Student Fee Follow-Up
Not available
Class Scheduling
Class Scheduling
Advanced scheduling
Class Scheduling
Basic scheduling
Attendance Tracking
Attendance Tracking
QR code check-in
Attendance Tracking
Kiosk check-in
Member Mobile App
Member Mobile App
FREE iOS & Android app
Member Mobile App
Basic app
SMS & Email Marketing
SMS & Email Marketing
Automated communications
SMS & Email Marketing
Limited
Business Coaching
Business Coaching
50+ strategies & templates
Business Coaching
Not available
Community Access
Community Access
Global network, 6 countries
Community Access
Not available
Live Events & Training
Live Events & Training
Regional Summit included
Live Events & Training
Not available
Multi-Location Tools
Multi-Location Tools
Advanced roll-up reporting
Multi-Location Tools
Basic support
Grading Management
Grading Management
Full grading system
Grading Management
Basic grading history
Industry Experience
Industry Experience
58 years globally
Industry Experience
7 years (since 2017)
Dance Schools
Dance Schools
Martial arts AND dance
Dance Schools
Martial arts only
Pricing
Pricing
All-inclusive membership
Pricing
FREE (but missing key features)
System Type
System Type
Complete growth ecosystem
System Type
Basic student database only
What Makes EFC Different From White Belt?
EFC
White Belt
Why it matters
Complete Billing & Payment Processing
EFC
Modern Direct Debit integrated into your software with automated recurring payments and failed payment handling. Averaging 96% success on first attempt.
White Belt
NO payment processing at all. You must manage separate merchant accounts and billing systems, while manually collecting, tracking, and chasing every single payment.
Why It Matters
Managing separate systems for data and payments causes sync errors and missed revenue, forcing you to chase money instead of teaching students.
Student Fee Follow-Up Service
EFC
Our team actually chases overdue student accounts for you. When a payment fails, we handle the follow-up so you don't have to.
White Belt
No fee follow-up service. You must manually chase late payments, send reminders, and handle all collections.
Why It Matters
Most schools waste 20–40 hours monthly chasing payments. EFC handles this entirely, freeing you to teach, market, or rest.
High-Converting Website Included
EFC
Mobile-optimised websites designed to convert visitors into students—powered by Abbi.ai technology to help your school outrank local competition on Google.
White Belt
No website solution provided. You must build, host, and maintain your own site, requiring manual data entry to connect leads to their system.
Why It Matters
Your website is your 24/7 salesperson. Replace manual data entry with EFC’s automatic lead flow from your website into your CRM.
Business Coaching & Growth Resources
EFC
Access EFC Academy’s 50+ lead-generation strategies, templates, and systems. Join our weekly calls, monthly masterclasses, and the annual EFC Summit.
White Belt
No business coaching, no training resources, no growth strategies. You get the software and you're on your own to figure out how to grow your school.
Why It Matters
Software alone isn’t enough; you need proven systems. EFC provides the recruitment, retention, and operational roadmaps used by thousands.
Local Australia & New Zealand Support
EFC
Based in Australia with ANZ-wide support. Real humans via email, phone, Zoom, and chat. We understand your local market, time zones, and compliance requirements.
White Belt
Minimal support, largely community-based. Founded in Australia but with limited support infrastructure. Relying on other users in forums or help documentation.
Why It Matters
When your billing system goes down during enrolment week, you need immediate help from a real person—not a help forum that might get answered in a few days.
58 Years of Proven Success vs. 7 Years
EFC
Built on nearly six decades of helping thousands of martial arts and dance schools grow through market and industry changes.
White Belt
Launched in 2017 as a free project for small schools, currently serving 250+ clients as a new platform still building out core features.
Why It Matters
Get battle-tested systems refined 58+ years, not a beta project. When challenges arise, we’ve seen them and know the solutions.
How EFC's Complete System Works Together
This is what "complete growth system" means: Every piece connects. No manual data entry between platforms. No leads lost in transition. No logging into multiple tools to run your school.
When you factor in the cost of payment processing, website, marketing tools, and the time you spend chasing payments, EFC's complete system typically costs LESS than piecing together White Belt plus all the services you need.
See the Complete System in Action
Leads
Trial & Enrolment
Retention
Black Belt
Who Should Choose EFC Over White Belt?
EFC
Choose EFC if you want:
Integrated payment processing and billing (not a separate system)
A team to chase overdue accounts for you
A high-converting website included
Professional local support when you need help
Proven business coaching and growth systems
Access to a global community of successful school owners
Everything working together automatically
Dance school support alongside martial arts
A mature, proven platform (not still in development)
White Belt
Choose White Belt if you:
Are extremely budget-conscious and willing to accept limitations
Don't mind chasing all payments yourself
Already have a separate billing system and website
Can figure out growth strategies on your own
Are comfortable with minimal support
Run a very small school (under 50 students)
Don't need business coaching or community
Only do martial arts (not dance)
Common Questions About EFC vs. White Belt
Can I import all my data from White Belt?
Yes. Our onboarding team handles the migration of your student data, grading history, and class schedules from White Belt to EFC.
How much does EFC actually cost compared to White Belt being free?
While White Belt is free, most schools spend $200-500+/month on separate billing, websites, and marketing tools, plus 10+ hours/week chasing payments. When you factor in these costs and your time, EFC's all-inclusive system typically costs less while providing far more value.
Will I lose my grading history when switching?
No. We migrate your complete grading history, belt ranks, and student progression data from White Belt to EFC.
Can EFC handle payment processing in Australia and New Zealand?
Absolutely. Our Direct Debit system is fully compliant with Australian banking standards. We've been processing payments for Australian and New Zealand schools for decades.
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