Mariana Tek vs PushPress
PushPress scores 8.2/10 vs 7.2/10. 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 7.2/10. 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.
Mariana Tek 
PushPress Rank
#16 of 21
Rank
#3 of 21
Features
16/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$179/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
— (55)
User reviews
4.9/5 (366)
What they cost
| Mariana Tek | PushPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $179 /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 $179/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 Mariana Tek wins
- Custom branded app is the best in boutique fitness. Over 90% of members book through it, which means fewer no-shows and less front-desk work
- Full API suite (Admin, Customer, Studio, Stripe, Documents) lets you build custom integrations that most competitors cannot support
- Interface is clean and polished for both studio owners and their clients. Members actually enjoy using the booking experience
- Multi-location reporting tracks attendance, revenue, and instructor performance across 2-100+ studios in one dashboard
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 Mariana Tek falls short
- No public pricing. You must go through a sales call, and studios report costs on the higher end for boutique software
- Xplor acquired Mariana Tek, and support quality has dipped since the acquisition. Response times are slower and turnover is noticeable
- No built-in class package expiration reminders or automated marketing sequences. You need a separate email tool for retention campaigns
- Designed for boutique studios, not large commercial gyms. If you run a 5,000-member health club, this is the wrong fit
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?
Mariana Tek
Target: 1-100+ locations
Buy Mariana Tek if you run a premium boutique studio (yoga, Pilates, cycling, HIIT) and want the best branded booking app for your members. The client experience is genuinely top-tier. Skip if you are cost-conscious or need built-in marketing automation, because the pricing is opaque and the marketing tools are thin.
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 | Mariana Tek | 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 Mariana Tek's 7.2/10 in our ranking. PushPress is the better pick for 1-5 locations. Mariana Tek is better if you need premium boutique studios (yoga, pilates, cycling, hiit) with 1-100 locations that want the best custom branded booking app and polished member experience.
Mariana Tek starts at $179/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.
Mariana Tek: No free trial. PushPress: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Mariana Tek covers 16 of 18 features we track. PushPress covers 18 of 18. PushPress has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Mariana Tek 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 Mariana Tek if...
Premium boutique studios (yoga, Pilates, cycling, HIIT) with 1-100 locations that want the best custom branded booking app and polished member experience
Pick PushPress if...
Small CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms that want to start free and scale up.