PushPress vs Vagaro
PushPress scores 8.2/10 vs 7.5/10. 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 7.5/10. 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.
PushPress 
Vagaro Rank
#3 of 21
Rank
#14 of 21
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$30/mo
User reviews
4.9/5 (366)
User reviews
4.6/5 (3787)
What they cost
| PushPress | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $30 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 6 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, PushPress looks cheaper at $0/month vs $30/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 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 Vagaro wins
- Extremely affordable pricing starting at $30/month with all features unlocked at every tier
- Monthly cost caps at $90 regardless of how many staff calendars you add
- Built-in marketplace gives your business free exposure to Vagaro's consumer user base
- Generous 30-day free trial with no credit card required
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
Where Vagaro falls short
- Primarily built for salons and spas, so gym-specific features like workout programming are missing
- No public API limits custom integrations and third-party development
- Users report recurring bugs, slowdowns, and crashes during peak booking hours
- Many useful features like forms and branded apps are paid add-ons that increase the real cost
Who is each product built for?
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.
Vagaro
Target: 1-500 members
Vagaro is the best value pick for solo trainers and small fitness studios that also offer wellness or beauty services. The flat pricing model is unbeatable, but the lack of workout builders and API access means serious gym-only operations may outgrow it quickly.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PushPress | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vagaro's 7.5/10 in our ranking. PushPress is the better pick for 1-5 locations. Vagaro is better if you need budget-conscious fitness studios, personal trainers, and multi-service businesses (salon/spa/fitness combos) that want full features at an affordable flat rate.
PushPress starts at $0/month. Vagaro starts at $30/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
PushPress: Free tier available. Vagaro: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
PushPress covers 18 of 18 features we track. Vagaro covers 17 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, PushPress does not have a mobile app. Vagaro 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 PushPress if...
Small CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms that want to start free and scale up.
Pick Vagaro if...
Budget-conscious fitness studios, personal trainers, and multi-service businesses (salon/spa/fitness combos) that want full features at an affordable flat rate.