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PushPress review

Gym management platform with a permanent free plan, member and staff apps, and paid tiers that lower card processing rates.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Features (40%)
8.4
Ease of use (30%)
8.5
Value (30%)
9.0

PushPress is the only system on this list with a free plan that runs real gym operations. The free tier includes scheduling, billing and member tracking with unlimited members, staff and admins, and PushPress earns its money from a 4.99% plus $0.30 card processing rate. Pro at $159 a month lowers that to 2.89% plus $0.30 and adds live human support and video help calls, while Max at $229 a month drops the card rate to 2.75%. The core app set is broad: a members app, a staff app with a kiosk mode for check-ins, and a Screens app for showing class rosters on a TV. Rank tracking and invite-only events suit martial arts schools. The catch is that the full stack is assembled from add-ons, with Train for workout tracking, Grow for CRM and marketing, and a branded app, and PushPress puts the combined package at around $559 a month.

Who it is for

New gyms and studios that want to start with no monthly fee, and established boxes that will upgrade for lower processing rates.

Price

Free plan with 4.99% + $0.30 card processing; Pro from $159 per month.

Pro $159 /mo Mid-size gyms and studios ready to scale their business and optimize operations
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

  • Members app for class registration, purchases and profile updates
  • Staff app with kiosk mode for self-service check-ins
  • Screens app that shows reservations and check-ins on a gym TV
  • Rank tracking, priority class booking and pro-rated billing
  • AI assistant for questions about members, attendance, leads and revenue

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Free plan with unlimited members, staff, admins and leads
  • Strength: Paid plans cut card processing from 4.99% to 2.89% or 2.75% plus $0.30
  • Strength: Workout tracking, CRM and branded app sold as separate add-ons
  • Weakness: Free plan support is self-serve and AI first, with a 48-hour human response time
  • Weakness: Marketing CRM (Grow) is a separate $329 a month product
  • Weakness: Prices are in USD; international gyms must contact sales

Key facts

  • Free plan: Yes, with 4.99% + $0.30 card fees
  • Paid tiers: Pro $159 a month, Max $229 a month
  • Add-ons: Train $79 a month, Grow $329 a month, Branded App $97 a month
  • Users: Unlimited members, staff and admins on every plan

Where it ranks

PushPress is No. 2 in our Best Gym Management Software verdict.

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