Free platform, or a focused desk?
PushPress is built by gym owners for CrossFit boxes, martial arts academies, and strength gyms. Its free tier is hard to beat on price. ZipTempo is for owners who want check-in and member management without running billing through the software.
The short version
PushPress Core Free is a real operating platform at $0/mo: memberships, billing, class scheduling, QR check-in, kiosk mode, and member and staff apps. Revenue comes from payment processing fees. Pro ($159/mo) lowers those rates for higher-volume gyms. ZipTempo does not process payments. It gives you QR check-in, member profiles with plans and passes, class calendars with waitlists, a self-booking member app, staff roles, and a live dashboard for $15–30/mo flat, with no processing fees because there is no processing.
ZipTempo vs PushPress at a glance
| Feature | ZipTempo | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo Individual, $30/mo Gym | $0/mo Core Free; Pro $159/mo; Max $229/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat subscription, unlimited members | Free tier plus processing fees; paid tiers lower rates |
| QR check-in | Camera scan; printed codes or wallet passes | QR check-in via member app or kiosk tablet |
| Kiosk / front desk mode | PIN-protected browser kiosk | Kiosk mode on staff app / tablet |
| Member management | Profiles, photos, plans and passes, visit history, payment tracking | Profiles, custom fields, digital waivers, injury notes |
| Class scheduling | Staff or member self-booking; waitlists; attendance via door scan | Member app booking; waitlists; no-show automation on Pro+ |
| Staff accounts & roles | 1 or unlimited accounts with roles | Staff app with permissions and POS |
| Wallet passes | Apple Wallet and Google Wallet | Member app (branded app add-on ~$97/mo) |
| Payment processing | Not included | Core feature; Stripe-based processing on all tiers |
| Member app & self-booking | Member app with self-booking and waitlists | Member app with booking, billing, and social feed |
| Gym website | Not included | Landing pages and Grow add-on for marketing ($329/mo) |
| Best for | Cash or external billing; check-in without a member app | All-in-one ops with billing, especially CrossFit and martial arts |
PushPress Free charges 4.19% + $0.30 per credit card transaction. Pro and Max lower processing rates. ZipTempo has no transaction fees.
Which should you pick?
Choose ZipTempo if…
- You collect payments outside the check-in tool (cash, bank transfer, separate processor).
- You want a flat $15–30/mo bill with no processing fees attached.
- Members should get a self-booking member app on a link, with no app store download.
Choose PushPress if…
- You want billing, scheduling, and check-in in one platform, and free is appealing.
- Members should pay dues and buy memberships in the app, not just book classes.
- You run a CrossFit box or martial arts school and may grow into workout tracking (Train add-on).
PushPress comparison questions
Is PushPress really free?
PushPress Core Free is $0/mo with no member cap. You pay processing fees when you charge members through the platform. ZipTempo has no free tier but starts at $15/mo with no processing layer.
Which has better check-in?
Both support QR kiosk check-in. ZipTempo is built around camera scanning with printed or wallet QR codes. PushPress also relies on its member app for many check-ins.
Can PushPress replace ZipTempo for a yoga studio?
PushPress works for class-based studios, though it is strongest in CrossFit and martial arts. ZipTempo fits any small facility that runs a door, including yoga and pilates, when you want self-booking and check-in without running payments through the platform.
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