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Noom vs PushPress

Noom logo

Noom

Fitness

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PushPress logo

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: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; PushPress free tier has higher payment processing fees (4.99% + $0.30 for cards)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Noom and PushPress actually diverge.

Attributes where Noom and PushPress differ
AttributeNoomPushPress
Starting price$17/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2008Unknown

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 Noom

  • Psychology-based curriculum
  • Personal coaching
  • Food color system
  • Progress tracking
  • Community groups
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Fitbit

Only in PushPress

Nothing recorded that Noom does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Noom

  • Workout trackingnot PushPress
  • Nutrition managementnot PushPress
  • Health monitoringnot PushPress
  • Fitness coachingnot PushPress
  • Wellness improvementnot PushPress

PushPress

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

Where each one falls short

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

Noom

  • Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
  • Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
  • Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
  • FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices

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

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

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 Noom if

  • You need psychology-based curriculum.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want personal coaching.
Noom review

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Questions people ask

Is Noom or PushPress better?
Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and PushPress at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Noom or PushPress?
PushPress has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $17/month for Noom and Free for PushPress.
Does Noom or PushPress run on more platforms?
Noom 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. Noom starts at $17/month.
What is Noom best used for?
Noom is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what PushPress is typically brought in for.
What can Noom do that PushPress cannot?
Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Noom: What are Noom's pricing plans?

Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.

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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.

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Noom: What does Noom's coaching include?

Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.

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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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Noom: How does Noom's food color system work?

Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.

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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.

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Noom: What other programs does Noom offer?

Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.

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