PushPress Alternative
PushPress Alternative — Gym Software Built for Martial Arts
PushPress is a powerful gym management platform — for CrossFit and general fitness. But if you run a BJJ academy, MMA gym, or martial arts school, you need martial arts software that understands belt promotions, mat fees, and competition team management. House of Grapplers was built exclusively for grappling academies — and it starts free.
Feature-by-feature: PushPress vs House of Grapplers
| Feature | PushPress | House of Grapplers |
|---|---|---|
| Belt & Rank Tracking | ||
| Gi vs No-Gi Scheduling | ||
| Lineage Management | ||
| Mat Fee Billing | ||
| Competition Tracking | ||
| Retention AI | ||
| Built-in CRM | ||
| Point of Sale | ||
| QR Check-in | ||
| Automated Billing | ||
| Class Scheduling | ||
| Free Tier | ||
| Price | $159–$249/mo | Free – $59/mo |
Why martial arts gyms switch from PushPress
Built for general fitness — no martial arts DNA
PushPress is a well-built gym management platform for CrossFit, boutique fitness, and strength training gyms. But it has no concept of belt ranks, gi vs no-gi class types, lineage trees, or competition weight divisions. If you run a martial arts academy, you're adapting your workflow to a generic system.
Modular pricing adds up fast
PushPress splits features across separate products: Core, Grow (CRM), and Train (POS). To get the full package, you're looking at $159–$249/month plus add-ons. House of Grapplers includes CRM, billing, scheduling, and martial arts features in every plan — starting free.
No competition or tournament management
For martial arts academies, competition tracking is essential. PushPress has no way to manage tournament registrations, bracket results, or medal tracking. House of Grapplers includes competition team management with roster, registration, and result tracking built in.
No seminar or guest instructor coordination
Hosting seminars and visiting black belts is central to martial arts culture. PushPress has no seminar management tools. House of Grapplers includes seminar coordination, guest instructor scheduling, and a Gig Marketplace for booking event staff.
Pricing: PushPress vs House of Grapplers
PushPress
$159/mo
Pro plan. Max at $249/mo. Add-ons extra.
House of Grapplers
$0/mo
Free tier. Pro at $29/mo. Academy at $59/mo.
See full pricing details for all tiers and founder pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is House of Grapplers a good PushPress alternative?+
Yes — if you run a martial arts gym. PushPress is a solid gym management platform for general fitness, CrossFit, and strength training gyms. But it lacks martial arts-specific features: belt tracking, gi vs no-gi scheduling, lineage management, and competition team tracking. House of Grapplers was built exclusively for BJJ, MMA, wrestling, and judo academies.
Can I import my data from PushPress?+
Yes. We offer a guided migration process. Export your member list, attendance records, and billing data from PushPress, and our team will help you import everything. Most academies complete the switch within 24 hours.
How does pricing compare to PushPress?+
PushPress starts at approximately $159/month for their Pro plan and goes up to $249/month for their Max plan. House of Grapplers starts free for up to 25 members, with Pro at $29/month and Academy at $59/month. First 200 academies get lifetime founder pricing at $19/month.
Does PushPress have a CRM?+
PushPress offers gym CRM features through their PushPress Grow add-on. House of Grapplers includes CRM functionality built-in — lead tracking, automated follow-ups, and conversion tracking — at no extra cost. Plus our CRM understands martial arts-specific lead journeys (trial class → fundamentals → membership).
What about POS and retail features?+
PushPress offers point-of-sale through their Train product. House of Grapplers includes mat fee billing, drop-in payments, seminar payments, and merchandise sales — all built into the platform. No separate products to purchase.
Switch from PushPress in 24 hours
No contracts. Free tier forever. First 200 academies get lifetime founder pricing at $19/mo.
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