Head to head · October 2026
Glofox vs PushPress
A quote-based boutique platform against transparent gym software. Glofox publishes only a starting price and quotes Essential, Boost and Elite. PushPress publishes every plan and card rate, from a free Core plan paid for through card fees to Core Pro at $159 and Core Max at $229 a month, with unlimited members.
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Score duel
Factor by factor
| Feature | Glofox | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| Headline price | $99/mo (starting at) | Free |
| True monthly cost | ~$110–$400+/mo | $0–$229/mo |
| Pricing model | Quote-based (Essential, Boost, Elite, Enterprise) | Flat tiers (unlimited members) + published add-ons |
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Branded app | ||
| AI tools | ||
| Unlimited clients | ||
| Scheduling / POS | ||
| Free tier |
What you would pay
Glofox vs PushPress pricing
| Plan | Glofox | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | Only “from $99/mo” | Every plan and card rate |
| Entry plan | Essential: operators report about $110–$150 | Core Free: $0 + 4.99% + $0.30 per card payment |
| Main plan | Boost: operators report about $160–$250 | Core Pro: $159/mo, unlimited members, cards 2.89% + $0.30 |
| Top plan | Elite: operators report about $250–$400+ | Core Max: $229/mo, cards 2.75% + $0.30 |
| Branded app | Included on Elite; quoted add-on on Essential and Boost | $97/mo add-on |
| Card processing | Not published | Published on every plan |
PushPress also sells Grow (CRM, email, SMS and websites) at $329/mo and Train (workout tracking) from $79/mo; Core, Grow, Train and the branded app together come to about $559/mo. Glofox publishes only a starting price; its ranges are what operators report after a demo, so ask for a written quote with the card rate and contract length included.
The verdict
Pick PushPress for most gyms, CrossFit boxes and studios: it scores higher overall (8.1 against 6.4), publishes every price and costs $0–$229 a month for unlimited members. Pick Glofox if you run one boutique studio and its Elite quote, with the branded app included, beats PushPress plus its $97/mo branded app.
Choose Glofox if…
- You run one boutique studio built around classes
- You want the branded app bundled in one plan (Elite)
- You want ABC’s XLerate sales automation (Elite)
Choose PushPress if…
- You want every price and card rate published
- You want to start free and upgrade as you grow
- You run a CrossFit box or functional fitness gym
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Glofox or PushPress cheaper?
PushPress, on every published figure. Core Pro costs $159 a month for unlimited members, and $256 with its branded app. Operators report Glofox Boost at about $160–$250 and Elite, which includes the branded app, at about $250–$400+, and its card rates are not published. Ask Glofox for a written quote before you compare.
Is PushPress really free?
Core Free has no subscription, but cards cost 4.99% + $0.30 against 2.89% + $0.30 on Core Pro. On $10,000 a month from 100 card payments that is $529 in fees on Free, against $319 plus $159 on Pro ($478). Core Pro pays for itself above about $7,600 a month in card payments.
Which one includes a branded app?
Glofox includes your own branded member app on Elite and quotes it as an add-on on Essential and Boost. PushPress sells its white-label branded app for a published $97/mo. See our branded app guide.
Which is better for a CrossFit box?
PushPress. It is built for boxes and functional fitness gyms, adds Train for workout tracking from $79/mo, and is one of our picks for CrossFit gym software. Glofox fits a boutique studio built around class booking. See also the Glofox alternatives and PushPress alternatives.
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