PushPress is a solid gym management platform. But if you're here, something isn't working. Maybe it's the add-on pricing that turned a $0 free plan into a $600/mo stack. Maybe it's the AI-first support when you need a human. Maybe you went 24/7 and realized PushPress doesn't control your door.
Whatever brought you here, you're not alone. We talk to gym owners leaving PushPress every week. Here are the most common reasons — and the platforms they're switching to.
Why Gym Owners Leave PushPress
PushPress Core Free is genuinely useful — memberships, billing, scheduling, check-ins, waivers, and a member app for $0/mo. The problem starts when you need more:
- Add-on pricing adds up fast. Branded app: $97/mo. CRM and marketing (Grow): $329/mo. Workout tracking (Train): $79/mo. A gym on PushPress Pro + Grow + branded app is paying $585/mo before door access.
- No native door access. PushPress doesn't control doors. If you run a 24/7 gym, you need Kisi ($50–80/door/mo) or another third-party system. That's another vendor, another bill, and no guarantee billing status syncs with the door lock.
- AI-first support. PushPress routes support through AI with a reported 60% resolution rate. That means 40% of the time, the AI can't help you. Live human support is available on paid tiers, but the AI layer comes first.
- Transaction fees on the free plan. PushPress Core Free charges 4.19% + $0.30 per transaction. On a gym processing $10,000/mo in memberships, that's $449/mo in fees — more than most paid plans on other platforms.
None of these are dealbreakers for every gym. But if two or three apply to you, it's worth looking at what else is out there.
See What You're Actually Paying
What are you really paying PushPress?
Tick what your gym actually needs. Watch the add-on stack pile up next to one flat ManageMemberships bill.
PushPress vs. Top Alternatives
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Platform-by-Platform Breakdown
1. ManageMemberships — Best for 24/7 Gyms and MMA Facilities
Why gym owners switch from PushPress to ManageMemberships:
The #1 reason: door access control. PushPress doesn't do it. ManageMemberships was built for 24/7 gyms where the door has to lock when a payment fails and unlock when it's reinstated — automatically, without a third-party integration.
What you get that PushPress charges extra for (or doesn't offer):
- Door access control — $89/mo. Built into the platform. Billing status controls the door in real-time. PushPress requires Kisi at $50–80/door/mo with no native billing sync.
- Branded mobile app — included. PushPress charges $97/mo for this.
- CRM with lead tracking — included. PushPress charges $329/mo (Grow product) for CRM and marketing.
- Email and SMS marketing — included. Also part of the $329/mo Grow add-on on PushPress.
- Human support — always. Call a phone number, talk to the founder. No AI gatekeeper.
The migration is painless:
Both platforms run on Stripe. When you switch from PushPress to ManageMemberships, your members' payment tokens transfer — they don't have to re-enter credit card info. Free migration assistance is included.
Pricing: $99/mo (Core, unlimited members) + $89/mo (door access) = $188/mo all-in. Compare that to PushPress Pro + Grow + branded app + Kisi = $585–655/mo.
2. Wodify
Best for CrossFit Boxes
Combines gym management with workout programming and performance tracking. Branded app included. Starts at $79/mo.
✓ Branded app included
✓ Marketing automation
✗ No door access
✗ CrossFit-centric
3. TeamUp
Best for Studios That Want Support
Highest customer support ratings in the category (~4.6 stars on G2). Clean interface, strong scheduling. Starts at $99/mo.
✓ Clean, intuitive UI
✓ Strong scheduling
✗ No door access
✗ No branded app
4. Gymdesk
Best for Martial Arts on a Budget
Built for martial arts — belt tracking, grading, curriculum. All features at every tier. Smart lock add-on available. Starts at $75/mo.
✓ All features included
~ Door access $100/mo add-on
✗ No branded app
✗ Basic marketing
5. GymMaster
Honorable Mention — Door Access
Native door access with proprietary hardware. Tight billing-to-door integration. $89–249/mo. NZ-based support.
✓ Billing-to-door sync
✗ Proprietary hardware lock-in
✗ No branded app
✗ NZ support hours
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How to Switch From PushPress Without Losing Members
The biggest fear with switching gym software is members having to re-enter payment info. Here's the good news: PushPress runs on Stripe. Several alternatives (including ManageMemberships) also run on Stripe, which means payment tokens can transfer. Your members keep their saved cards. No disruption.
Most migrations take 1–2 weeks. ManageMemberships includes free migration assistance — we handle the data transfer and token migration for you.
For a deeper dive: How to Switch Gym Software Without Losing Members →
See why gym owners are switching from PushPress to ManageMemberships — $188/mo for everything PushPress charges $585+ for.
