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PushPress vs Trainerize

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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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Trainerize

Fitness

Online personal training software

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); Trainerize the free Basic plan covers exactly 1 client seat and excludes the AI workout builder, custom programs and nutrition tracking
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PushPress and Trainerize actually diverge.

Attributes where PushPress and Trainerize differ
AttributePushPressTrainerize
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2012

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 Trainerize does not also cover.

Only in Trainerize

  • Workout programming
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Habit tracking
  • In-app messaging
  • Progress tracking
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Apple Health
  • Fitbit

What people use each for

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

PushPress

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

Trainerize

  • Personal training client managementnot PushPress
  • Fitness coaching and athlete developmentnot PushPress
  • Macro tracking and nutrition coachingnot 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

Trainerize

  • The free Basic plan covers exactly 1 client seat and excludes the AI workout builder, custom programs and nutrition tracking
  • Pricing is driven by client seats, so the same feature set costs more as the roster grows
  • Advanced Nutrition Coaching, Business, Video Coaching and Stripe Integrated Payments are paid add-ons on the Grow and Pro plans rather than included features
  • Add-ons are priced from $10 per month each, with a custom branded app carrying a $169 one-time fee
  • Full API access, personalised onboarding and access to partner add-ons require the Studio Plus tier at $248 per month
  • SSO sign-in, a dedicated account manager and a separate app store listing are Enterprise features
  • Adding locations beyond the first is custom priced, and 5 or more locations requires contacting sales

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

Trainerize

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 1 coaching client
    • Mobile app
    • Workout programs
  • Grow$9/month
    • 2 coaching clients
    • AI Workout Builder
    • Custom programs
  • Pro$23/month
    • 5 coaching clients
    • Custom videos
    • Consultation forms
  • Studio Plus$248/month
    • 500 coaching clients
    • Group video calls
    • Custom recipes

Which should you pick?

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Choose Trainerize if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want nutrition coaching.
Trainerize review

Questions people ask

Is PushPress or Trainerize better?
Neither clearly leads. PushPress starts at Free and Trainerize at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PushPress or Trainerize?
PushPress starts at Free and Trainerize at Free.
Does PushPress or Trainerize run on more platforms?
PushPress runs on Web. Trainerize 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 Trainerize is typically brought in for.
What can PushPress do that Trainerize cannot?
Trainerize covers Workout programming, Nutrition coaching, Habit tracking, In-app messaging.

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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Trainerize: Does Trainerize offer a free plan?

Yes, the Basic plan is permanently free and includes 1 coaching client, mobile app, workout programs, basic messaging, and habit coaching. No credit card is required.

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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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Trainerize: What's the least expensive paid plan?

The Grow plan costs $9 per month USD and supports 2 coaching clients. It includes AI Workout Builder, custom programs, meal and macro tracking, and a Trainerize.me profile.

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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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