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Gymdesk vs PushPress

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Gymdesk

Fitness

Gym management software priced by member count for billing and class booking

From
Free
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

  • Each has a real cost: Gymdesk enterprise tier for 400+ members requires contacting sales; PushPress free tier has higher payment processing fees (4.99% + $0.30 for cards)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymdesk and PushPress actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymdesk and PushPress differ
AttributeGymdeskPushPress

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What people use each for

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

Gymdesk

  • Reducing gym admin work from 30+ hours to 10 hours monthlynot PushPress
  • Processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrationsnot PushPress
  • Capturing leads and nurturing prospects through email and SMSnot PushPress
  • Providing attendance analytics and financial forecasting for gym ownersnot PushPress
  • Scheduling classes and managing facility access across locationsnot PushPress

PushPress

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

Where each one falls short

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

Gymdesk

  • Enterprise tier for 400+ members requires contacting sales
  • Additional locations cost $50/month extra per location
  • Door access (beta) adds $100/month for up to 3 doors, $29 per additional door

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

Gymdesk

Free
  • Micro Gym$75/month
    • Up to 50 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website
  • Small Gym$100/month
    • 51-100 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website
  • Medium Gym$150/month
    • 101-200 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website
  • Large Gym$200/month
    • 201-400 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website

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 Gymdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
Gymdesk review

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Questions people ask

Is Gymdesk or PushPress better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymdesk starts at Free and PushPress at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymdesk or PushPress?
Gymdesk starts at Free and PushPress at Free.
Does Gymdesk or PushPress run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Gymdesk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gymdesk best used for?
Gymdesk is most often used for reducing gym admin work from 30+ hours to 10 hours monthly, processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrations, capturing leads and nurturing prospects through email and sms, providing attendance analytics and financial forecasting for gym owners. Of those, reducing gym admin work from 30+ hours to 10 hours monthly and processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrations are not what PushPress is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gymdesk: Is there a free trial for Gymdesk?

Yes, Gymdesk offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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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Gymdesk: How is Gymdesk priced?

Gymdesk uses member-based pricing: Micro Gym (up to 50 members) $75/month, Small (51-100) $100/month, Medium (101-200) $150/month, Large (201-400) $200/month. Billing is month-to-month with no contracts or setup fees.

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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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Gymdesk: What additional fees does Gymdesk charge?

Extra locations cost $50/month per location beyond the first. Door access (beta) is $100/month for up to 3 doors with $29 per additional door. Branded member app is $100/month (first month free).

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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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