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PT Distinction vs PushPress

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PT Distinction

Fitness

Professional personal training software

From
$19.9/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: PT Distinction the $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month; 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 PT Distinction and PushPress actually diverge.

Attributes where PT Distinction and PushPress differ
AttributePT DistinctionPushPress
Starting price$19.9/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 PT Distinction

  • Advanced programming
  • Client portal
  • Automation tools
  • Custom branding
  • Comprehensive tracking
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Apple Health
  • Stripe

Only in PushPress

Nothing recorded that PT Distinction does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

PT Distinction

  • Personal trainingnot PushPress
  • Fitness coachingnot PushPress
  • Wellness managementnot PushPress

PushPress

  • Gym managementnot PT Distinction
  • Studio managementnot PT Distinction
  • Membership billingnot PT Distinction
  • Fitness trackingnot PT Distinction
  • Payment processingnot PT Distinction

Where each one falls short

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

PT Distinction

  • The $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
  • The per-extra-client rate falls with the plan, from $6.00 on Basic to $2.40 on Pro and $1.60 on Master, so smaller coaches pay the most per client
  • Custom branded iOS and Android apps require the Pro plan at $59.90 per month; Basic ships unbranded apps
  • There is no free plan; the entry point is a one-month free trial
  • Client counts included are 3, 25 and 50, so growing past a tier means either an upgrade or per-client overage

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

PT Distinction

$19.9/month
  • Basic$19.9/month
    • 3 clients included
    • Extra clients at $6.00/month
    • All features included
  • Pro$59.9/month
    • 25 clients included
    • Extra clients at $2.40/month
    • All features included
  • Master$89.9/month
    • 50 clients included
    • Extra clients at $1.60/month
    • All features included

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 PT Distinction if

  • You need advanced programming.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want client portal.
PT Distinction review

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Questions people ask

Is PT Distinction or PushPress better?
Neither clearly leads. PT Distinction starts at $19.9/month and PushPress at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PT Distinction or PushPress?
PushPress has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.9/month for PT Distinction and Free for PushPress.
Does PT Distinction or PushPress run on more platforms?
PT Distinction runs on Ios, Android, Web. PushPress runs on Web.
Can I use PushPress for free?
Yes. PushPress has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PT Distinction starts at $19.9/month.
What is PT Distinction best used for?
PT Distinction is most often used for personal training, fitness coaching, wellness management. Of those, personal training and fitness coaching are not what PushPress is typically brought in for.
What can PT Distinction do that PushPress cannot?
PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Client portal, Automation tools, Custom branding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PT Distinction: How much does PT Distinction cost?

PT Distinction offers three tiers: Basic at $19.90/month (3 clients), Pro at $59.90/month (25 clients), and Master at $89.90/month (50 clients). Additional clients cost extra depending on tier.

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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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PT Distinction: What is included in PT Distinction plans?

All features are included in every tier with no hidden fees or extra costs. Tiers differ only in the number of included clients.

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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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PT Distinction: Does PT Distinction offer a free trial?

Yes, PT Distinction offers a one-month free trial that can be cancelled anytime without penalties or notice requirements.

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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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