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PushPress vs SugarWOD

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PushPress

Fitness

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SugarWOD

Fitness

Workout tracking for functional fitness

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PushPress free tier has higher payment processing fees (4.99% + $0.30 for cards); SugarWOD the pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PushPress and SugarWOD actually diverge.

Attributes where PushPress and SugarWOD differ
AttributePushPressSugarWOD
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 PushPress

Nothing recorded that SugarWOD does not also cover.

Only in SugarWOD

  • Workout logging
  • PR tracking
  • Gym leaderboards
  • Social features
  • Movement library
  • Wodify
  • Zen Planner
  • PushPress

What people use each for

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

PushPress

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

SugarWOD

  • Programming and delivering daily workouts to a CrossFit style gymnot PushPress
  • Athletes logging workout results and personal records on mobilenot PushPress
  • Coaches tracking attendance and benchmark progress across a gym communitynot PushPress

Where each one falls short

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

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

SugarWOD

  • The pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
  • Billing is by registered athlete count and the system automatically moves your subscription tier up or down each month based on the count on that date
  • Gyms above 250 athletes have no published tier and must contact the team for each incremental 100 athletes
  • The free trial is 2 weeks

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SugarWOD

Free
  • Athlete (Free)Free
    • Track workouts
    • View PRs
    • Leaderboards
  • Gym$79/month
    • Programming
    • Unlimited athletes
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Choose SugarWOD if

  • You need workout logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want pr tracking.
SugarWOD review

Questions people ask

Is PushPress or SugarWOD better?
Neither clearly leads. PushPress starts at Free and SugarWOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PushPress or SugarWOD?
PushPress starts at Free and SugarWOD at Free.
Does PushPress or SugarWOD run on more platforms?
PushPress runs on Web. SugarWOD runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use PushPress for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is PushPress best used for?
PushPress is most often used for gym management, studio management, membership billing, fitness tracking. Of those, gym management and studio management are not what SugarWOD is typically brought in for.
What can PushPress do that SugarWOD cannot?
SugarWOD covers Workout logging, PR tracking, Gym leaderboards, Social features.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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SugarWOD: How is SugarWOD pricing calculated?

SugarWOD uses dynamic pricing based on the number of registered athletes in your gym, not gym membership count. Pricing adjusts monthly based on current registrations.

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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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SugarWOD: What is the high-volume athlete threshold?

For gyms with more than 250 registered athletes, pricing increases by tier for each additional 100 athletes. Organizations in this range should contact the sales team directly.

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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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SugarWOD: Is there a free trial?

Yes, SugarWOD offers a 2-week all-access trial for gyms to test the platform. Independent athletes can also download the app for free to track workouts.

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SugarWOD: Are there long-term contracts required?

No, SugarWOD requires no long-term contracts and allows cancellation anytime with no restrictions.

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