PushPress vs Zen Planner
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.
PushPress 
Zen Planner Rank
#1 of 15
Rank
#11 of 15
Features
17/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$99/mo
User reviews
4.9/5 (366)
User reviews
4.3/5 (365)
What they cost
| PushPress | Zen Planner | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $99 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 6 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, PushPress looks cheaper at $0/month vs $99/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 Zen Planner wins
- Simple transparent member-count pricing with no feature gating
- All core features included at every price level
- Solid attendance and belt/rank tracking for martial arts
- Month-to-month with no long-term contract
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 Zen Planner falls short
- Add-ons for website, marketing, and branded app inflate costs fast
- Users report persistent bugs disrupting workflows
- Some billing and cancellation issues reported
- Limited workout programming vs Exercise.com or Wodify
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.
Zen Planner
Target: 1-5 locations
Zen Planner is solid mid-range for boutique gyms and schools that value simplicity. Base product reliable for scheduling and billing but add-on costs add up. Best for single-location studios under 500 members.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner |
|---|---|---|
| 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 is designed for 1-5 locations, making it a strong pick for small shops. Zen Planner targets 1-5 locations.
PushPress starts at $0/month. Zen Planner starts at $99/month. Pricing was last verified in 2026-03-01.
PushPress has a free tier you can use to get started.
Yes, you can switch between Gym & Fitness Studio tools. The main effort is migrating your data and setting up new workflows. Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both systems.
The bottom line
Pick PushPress if...
Small CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms that want to start free and scale up.
Pick Zen Planner if...
Boutique gyms, martial arts schools, and yoga studios wanting straightforward member-based pricing.