Exercise.com vs PushPress
PushPress scores 8.2/10 vs 8.0/10. Best for: Small CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms that want to start free and scale up.
PushPress scores higher overall at 8.2/10 vs 8.0/10. PushPress is the best option for new and small gym owners because of the free tier and simple scaling. Community love shows in review scores. Processing fees on free plan are a hidden cost. Ideal for CrossFit boxes with 50-500 members.
Exercise.com 
PushPress Rank
#4 of 21
Rank
#3 of 21
Features
18/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$239/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (355)
User reviews
4.9/5 (366)
What they cost
| Exercise.com | PushPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $239 /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | No | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 1 | 6 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, PushPress looks cheaper at $0/month vs $239/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Exercise.com wins
- Workout builder is the best in the category. You can program progressions, assign plans to clients, and deliver workouts through a custom branded app
- Custom branded iOS and Android apps included in your plan: your gym name, your logo, your colors. Clients download your app, not a generic one
- Covers in-person scheduling, online training delivery, and e-commerce (sell programs, merch, supplements) in one platform
- Support team rated 4.9/5 on Capterra. Trainers report getting setup help and workout template guidance within hours
Where PushPress wins
- Genuinely usable free plan with unlimited members
- Highest-rated gym software on G2 at 4.9/5
- Unlimited leads, admins, members, staff on all plans
- Clean modern UI that reduces admin overhead
Where Exercise.com falls short
- Starts at $239/mo with no public pricing breakdown: you must sit through a sales call to get your actual quote
- A solo personal trainer paying $239/mo needs to sell at least 3-4 extra online clients per month just to cover the software cost
- Interface is feature-dense with a steep learning curve. Plan on 2-3 weeks before you feel comfortable navigating everything
- No consumer marketplace for client discovery. Unlike Mindbody, new clients will not find you through the app itself
Where PushPress falls short
- Free plan has 4.19% processing fees eating into revenue
- Full stack at $559+/mo rivals Mindbody pricing
- Website builder has Google indexing issues
- Limited reporting vs enterprise tools
Who is each product built for?
Exercise.com
Target: 1-10 locations
Buy Exercise.com if you are a trainer or gym owner selling online programming alongside in-person sessions. The workout builder and custom branded app are unmatched. Skip if you only need class scheduling and billing, because you will pay $239+/mo for workout features you never use.
PushPress
Target: 1-5 locations
PushPress is the best option for new and small gym owners because of the free tier and simple scaling. Community love shows in review scores. Processing fees on free plan are a hidden cost. Ideal for CrossFit boxes with 50-500 members.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Exercise.com | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Booking | ||
| Class/session scheduling | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Attendance tracking | ||
| Members & Staff | ||
| Member management | ||
| Membership plans | ||
| Staff management | ||
| Client portal/app | ||
| Payments & Billing | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Retail/POS | ||
| Fitness Tools | ||
| Workout/program builder | ||
| Mobile app (client) | ||
| Mobile app (staff) | ||
| Waivers/forms | ||
| Marketing & Growth | ||
| Website builder | ||
| Marketing/email tools | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Integrations/API | ||
Common questions
PushPress scores 8.2/10 vs Exercise.com's 8.0/10 in our ranking. PushPress is the better pick for 1-5 locations. Exercise.com is better if you need personal trainers and gym owners with 1-10 locations who sell online workout programs alongside in-person training and need custom branded apps.
Exercise.com starts at $239/month. PushPress starts at $0/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Exercise.com: No free trial. PushPress: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Exercise.com covers 18 of 18 features we track. PushPress covers 18 of 18. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Exercise.com does not have a mobile app. PushPress does not have one either.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most gym & fitness studio tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Exercise.com if...
Personal trainers and gym owners with 1-10 locations who sell online workout programs alongside in-person training and need custom branded apps
Pick PushPress if...
Small CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms that want to start free and scale up.