PushPress review

PushPress ranks first because it removes the monthly fee as a barrier and still covers the daily work of a gym. Core is free and includes unlimited members, staff and admins, a members app for booking classes and buying plans, a staff app with a kiosk mode for check-ins, documents for waivers, events, appointments for personal training and basic workout programming. Waitlists manage themselves, pro-rated billing lets members pick a start date, and plan purchase limits stop repeat use of free trials. The cost sits in card processing: Core charges 4.99% + $0.30 per card payment, Pro at $159 a month charges 2.89% + $0.30 and Max at $229 charges 2.75% + $0.30, with ACH at 0.79% + $0.30 on paid plans. Pro and Max also add live human support and scheduled video help calls. Lead automation, a branded app and advanced workout tracking are sold as separate products, so a full setup costs more than the headline plan.

Who it is for

Independent gyms and studios that want to start free and move to lower card rates as they grow.

Price

Free plan with 4.99% + $0.30 card processing; Pro $159 and Max $229 per month with lower processing rates.

Pro $159 /mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 6, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited leads, admins, members and staff on every plan
• Members app for class registration and purchases, plus a staff app with a kiosk mode for check-ins
• Priority class booking, waitlists, pro-rated billing and plan purchase limits
• Rank tracking for martial arts academies and invite-only events for belt tests
• Basic workout programming through Train Lite, with Train Pro as an upgrade

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Core plan has no monthly fee
• Strength: Prices are published in USD with processing rates listed per plan
• Strength: No caps on members, staff or admins
• Weakness: The free plan carries the highest card rate, 4.99% + $0.30
• Weakness: Free plan support is self-serve and AI first, with a 48-hour response time for a human
• Weakness: Lead engagement, branded app and advanced workout tracking are separate add-on products

Key facts

• Free plan: Core, $0 a month, 4.99% + $0.30 per card payment
• Paid plans: Pro $159 a month, Max $229 a month
• Card rate on Max: 2.75% + $0.30
• Users: Unlimited members, staff and admins

Where it ranks

PushPress is No. 1 in our Best Gym Management Software verdict.