Kicksite vs PushPress (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PushPress grades higher than Kicksite: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
PushPress grades higher on the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Kicksite
Martial arts school software for billing, attendance and belts
PushPress
Gym management for CrossFit, martial arts and training gyms
Which one is for you
Pick Kicksite if
- Fits if you run a martial arts school and want belt tracking built in
- Makes sense if your student count is small, at $49 a month for 25
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you run a non-martial-arts studio, since it is built for dojos
- Pricey if you grow: $199 a month from 101 students
- Watch out: the page mentions discounted annual pricing but does not show it
- Watch out: the pages read list no mobile apps or named integrations
Pick PushPress if
- Fits if you run a CrossFit box or strength gym with daily classes and recurring memberships
- Works for martial arts academies that track belts and ranks alongside billing
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you stay on Free with lots of card payments, at 4.99% + 30¢ each against 2.89% + 30¢ on Pro
- Skip it if you want email, text and WhatsApp automations included: they're in Grow, at $329 a month
- Watch out: workout tracking (Train) is $79 a month for up to 20 clients, and a branded member app is $97 a month
- Not for you if your gym is outside the US, as prices are in US dollars and other gyms are asked to contact sales
- Tight if you need quick help on Free, where human support answers within 48 hours
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAKicksiteFair | 2.4GPAPushPressFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$49 a month for up to 25 students, $99 for 50 and $199 for 101 or more, in the middle of this category ($29.99 to $119). | CFree has no monthly fee, but cards cost 4.99% + 30¢ against 2.89% + 30¢ on Pro, which is $159 a month and in this category's dearest tenth. Pro works out cheaper once a gym takes about $7,600 a month by card. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe first 30 days are free, and the page does not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. | BThe free plan has scheduling, billing, waivers, check-ins and both apps with unlimited members, so a gym could run on it. The cost is in the fees, 4.99% + 30¢ a card payment, and human support answers within 48 hours. |
| Features | CStudent profiles, attendance and belt tracking, billing, leads and communications, all on every tier. It is built for martial arts, so it suits other studios less. | CClass scheduling with waitlists, recurring billing, waivers, check-ins, events, personal training appointments, retail, rank tracking and an AI assistant. The gap: marketing is a separate product, Grow, and workout tracking is the Train add-on. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up students, belts and billing first. | CNo rating for the business app is on record, since the App Store listing found is the client-facing app. You set up services, staff and payments before taking bookings. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, and the pages read name no apps or integrations. | BWeb, plus member and staff apps for iPhone and Android, with Stripe, Mailchimp, Zapier, Slack, Google Calendar, Google Analytics and Facebook Ads. No desktop app. |
| Best for | martial arts schools that charge by student count | CrossFit boxes and martial arts gyms |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Kicksite and PushPress. How we grade
Price against what you get
Kicksite starts at $49 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. PushPress starts at $159 a month and scores 2.3.
PushPress scores higher, and starts $110 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other salon, spa and studio booking apps on the chart, 6 score higher than Kicksite for less, and 12 score higher than PushPress for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Kicksite also covers reports, email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- PushPress also covers marketing automation, forms and appointment booking.
At a glance
| Kicksite | PushPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $49 per month for up to 25 students | $159 per month (Pro) |
| Free plan | None | Scheduling, billing, waivers, check-ins and member and staff apps with unlimited members and no monthly fee, but card payments cost 4.99% + 30¢. |
| Free trial | First 30 days free | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Kicksite | PushPress, Inc. |
| Price read from | kicksite.com | pushpress.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Kicksite
- Built for martial arts; the vendor says one-size-fits-all software is a poor fit for them, so it suits other studio types less.
- The pricing page states discounted annual pricing exists but does not show it.
- The pages read list no mobile apps or third-party integrations by name.
PushPress
- The free plan has no monthly fee but charges 4.99% + 30¢ per card payment, against 2.89% + 30¢ on Pro.
- Marketing is a separate product: Grow, with email, text and WhatsApp automations and websites, costs $329 a month.
- Workout tracking (Train) is $79 a month for up to 20 clients, and a branded member app is a $97-a-month add-on.
- Prices are in US dollars; gyms outside the US are asked to contact sales for pricing.
Key features
Kicksite
- Student profiles
- Each student has one record with attendance history, signed documents, membership details and belt rank history, with family account support.
- Attendance and belt tracking
- Check-in tools and belt rank tracking with custom criteria for each program.
- Billing and payments
- Automated recurring billing, failed payment alerts and reporting, with integrated card processing at a flat rate.
- Lead management
- Landing pages and a CRM for tracking prospects from first contact to enrollment.
- Communications
- Built-in email and text messages, plus app announcements.
PushPress
- Class scheduling and waitlists
- Recurring class templates, capacity limits and self-managing waitlists, coach substitutions, no-show and late-cancel rules, and priority booking for premium members.
- Billing and payments
- Recurring memberships, drop-ins, class packs and PT sessions by card or ACH, with pro-rated start dates, plan purchase limits and gym-set transaction fees.
- Member and staff apps
- Members book and buy in the app; staff check people in, see health notes, sell retail and message the team, and a kiosk mode handles self check-in.
- Waivers, events and appointments
- Digitally signed waivers and agreements, free or paid events with registration, invite-only events such as belt tests, and personal training appointments.
- Martial arts and workouts
- Rank tracking for belt promotions, and basic daily workout programming; score logging, benchmarks and PRs need the Train add-on.
- AI assistant
- Ask questions about members, attendance, leads, revenue and retention, and get Member Intel notes in the Staff App before each class.
Plans
Kicksite
0-25 students$49
per month for up to 25 students
All features included at every tier.
26-50 students$99
per month for 26 to 50 students
All features included; price follows student count.
51-100 students$149
per month for 51 to 100 students
All features included; price follows student count.
101+ students$199
per month for 101 or more students
All features included; one price for 101 students and up.
PushPress
Free$0
Core gym tools with no monthly fee. Payments cost 4.99% + 30¢ by card and 2.89% + 30¢ by ACH; human support answers within 48 hours.
Pro$159
per month
Advanced reporting and automations, with card fees of 2.89% + 30¢ and ACH at 0.79% + 30¢, and live and video support.
Max$229
per month
For large and multi-location gyms, with card fees of 2.75% + 30¢ and ACH at 0.79% + 30¢.
Ways to pay less
Kicksite
- Other savings
Free for the rest of 2026
A site banner offers switching schools no payment until 2027; it is described as a limited-time offer.
PushPress
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kicksite or PushPress?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Kicksite is cheaper to start with: $49 a month, against $159 a month for PushPress. Kicksite starts at $49 per month for up to 25 students, and PushPress starts at $159 per month (Pro).
Which has a free plan, Kicksite or PushPress?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only PushPress has a free plan. Kicksite does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Kicksite and PushPress run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only PushPress lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.