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Daxko vs PushPress

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Daxko

Fitness

Membership, billing and programme operations for YMCAs, JCCs and community recreation nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PushPress

Fitness

Gym management software for CrossFit boxes, martial arts and training studios

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PushPress has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Daxko nothing is published: pricing, contract length and processing rates are all quoted, so a board approving the spend cannot benchmark it against a list price or a peer without asking other associations directly.; PushPress free tier has higher payment processing fees (4.99% + $0.30 for cards)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Daxko and PushPress actually diverge.

Attributes where Daxko and PushPress differ
AttributeDaxkoPushPress
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Daxko

  • Membership management
  • Draft billing
  • Programme registration
  • Facility scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Attendance and access
  • Daxko Engage
  • Financial reporting

Only in PushPress

Nothing recorded that Daxko does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Daxko

  • A YMCA association running sliding-scale financial assistance memberships that generic gym software cannot representnot PushPress
  • A multi-branch nonprofit needing consolidated association-level financial reporting across sitesnot PushPress
  • A community centre running membership, swim lessons and licensed childcare on one member recordnot PushPress
  • An organisation replacing separate membership, registration and point of sale systems with a single ledgernot PushPress

PushPress

  • Gym managementnot Daxko
  • Studio managementnot Daxko
  • Membership billingnot Daxko
  • Fitness trackingnot Daxko
  • Payment processingnot Daxko

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Daxko

  • Nothing is published: pricing, contract length and processing rates are all quoted, so a board approving the spend cannot benchmark it against a list price or a peer without asking other associations directly.
  • Daxko holds both the member database and the payment processing, so switching means moving the draft billing relationship for thousands of members, which realistically makes migration a year-long project rather than a quarter.
  • The interface is functional but dated and front desk staff turnover is high in this sector, so training is a permanent operating cost rather than a one-off.
  • Reporting is oriented to finance and membership counts rather than programme outcomes, so organisations reporting impact to funders build separate analysis.
  • It is built for the North American membership nonprofit model, so leisure trusts and community organisations outside that structure find the membership and assistance concepts a poor fit.

PushPress

  • Free tier has higher payment processing fees (4.99% + $0.30 for cards)
  • Add-on products (Train at $79/month, Grow at $329/month) cost extra
  • ACH processing fee is $0.30 on all tiers
  • Free tier highest cost option for card processing

Pricing, plan by plan

Daxko

On request
  • Daxko Operations$undefined/year
    • Membership, billing, registration and facility modules
    • Multi-branch association reporting
    • Enterprise contract, typically multi-year

PushPress

Free
  • FreeFree
    • For small gyms and studios
    • Payment processing 4.99% + $0.30 (card) or 2.89% + $0.30 (ACH)
    • Unlimited users/members/staff
  • Pro$159/month
    • For mid-size gyms and studios
    • Payment processing 2.89% + $0.30 (card) or 0.79% + $0.30 (ACH)
    • Unlimited users/members/staff
  • Max$229/month
    • For established gyms and studios
    • Payment processing 2.75% + $0.30 (card) or 0.79% + $0.30 (ACH)
    • Unlimited users/members/staff

Which should you pick?

Choose Daxko if

  • You need membership management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want draft billing.
Daxko review

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Questions people ask

Is Daxko or PushPress better?
Neither clearly leads. Daxko starts at On request and PushPress at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Daxko or PushPress?
PushPress has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Daxko and Free for PushPress.
Does Daxko or PushPress run on more platforms?
Daxko runs on Web, iOS, Android. PushPress runs on Web.
Can I use PushPress for free?
Yes. PushPress has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Daxko starts at On request.
What is Daxko best used for?
Daxko is most often used for a ymca association running sliding-scale financial assistance memberships that generic gym software cannot represent, a multi-branch nonprofit needing consolidated association-level financial reporting across sites, a community centre running membership, swim lessons and licensed childcare on one member record, an organisation replacing separate membership, registration and point of sale systems with a single ledger. Of those, a ymca association running sliding-scale financial assistance memberships that generic gym software cannot represent and a multi-branch nonprofit needing consolidated association-level financial reporting across sites are not what PushPress is typically brought in for.
What can Daxko do that PushPress cannot?
Daxko covers Membership management, Draft billing, Programme registration, Facility scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Daxko: What does Daxko cost?

It is not published. Expect an enterprise quote driven by branches, members and modules, a multi-year term, separately priced implementation, and payment processing on top.

PushPress: How much does PushPress cost?

PushPress offers a free plan for small gyms, Pro at $159/month for mid-size gyms, and Max at $229/month for established gyms. All plans include unlimited users, members, and staff accounts.

Source
Daxko: Why do YMCAs use it rather than gym software?

Because of financial assistance scales, household memberships and programme credits. Commercial gym systems generally cannot model a sliding-scale membership correctly.

PushPress: What are PushPress payment processing fees?

Free plan charges 4.99% + $0.30 per card transaction or 2.89% + $0.30 for ACH. Pro plan charges 2.89% + $0.30 for cards or 0.79% + $0.30 for ACH. Max plan charges 2.75% + $0.30 for cards or 0.79% + $0.30 for ACH.

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Daxko: How hard is it to leave?

Hard. Daxko processes the member drafts as well as holding the records, so migration means re-establishing payment authority with every drafting member.

PushPress: Are there additional fees for add-on products?

Yes. The Train module for workout tracking starts at $79/month and the Grow module for marketing/CRM features starts at $329/month.

Source
Daxko: Is there a smaller product for a single site?

Daxko sells to independent community centres as well as associations, but the pricing model and implementation effort still assume an organisation with dedicated administrative staff.

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