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PushPress vs WellnessLiving

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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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WellnessLiving

Fitness

All-in-one fitness & wellness software

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PushPress has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: PushPress free tier has higher payment processing fees (4.99% + $0.30 for cards); WellnessLiving the Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PushPress and WellnessLiving actually diverge.

Attributes where PushPress and WellnessLiving differ
AttributePushPressWellnessLiving
Starting priceFree$89/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2012

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 PushPress

Nothing recorded that WellnessLiving does not also cover.

Only in WellnessLiving

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Class booking
  • Membership management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Client mobile app
  • Staff management
  • Business analytics

What people use each for

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

PushPress

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

WellnessLiving

  • Class and appointment booking for gyms, studios and wellness businessesnot PushPress
  • Membership billing, point of sale and credit card processingnot PushPress
  • Client-facing branded booking app and automated remindersnot 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

WellnessLiving

  • The Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • The advertised $39 and $69 per month figures for Business and BusinessPro are an 80% discount that lasts 2 months, after which the rate is $199 and $349
  • Marketing, rewards and loyalty, events scheduling and lead management are all excluded from the Starter plan
  • The white label client app requires BusinessPro at $349 per month
  • Multi-location reporting, cross-location visits, a parent or HQ account and a dedicated account manager are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise is call-us with no published price
  • The 10% annual saving requires paying annually
  • Every plan, including Starter, routes through Get a demo rather than self-serve signup

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

WellnessLiving

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • Scheduling & booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Advanced$129/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Automation
    • Reviews management
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • White-label app
    • FitVID on Demand
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose PushPress if

  • You want to start without paying.
PushPress review

Choose WellnessLiving if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want class booking.
WellnessLiving review

Questions people ask

Is PushPress or WellnessLiving better?
Neither clearly leads. PushPress starts at Free and WellnessLiving at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PushPress or WellnessLiving?
PushPress has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for PushPress and $89/month for WellnessLiving.
Does PushPress or WellnessLiving run on more platforms?
PushPress runs on Web. WellnessLiving runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use PushPress for free?
Yes. PushPress has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WellnessLiving starts at $89/month.
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 WellnessLiving is typically brought in for.
What can PushPress do that WellnessLiving cannot?
WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.

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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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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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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