PushPress alternative
The boutique-studio PushPress alternative
Simple class and spot booking at a flat rate — the calm alternative to PushPress for studios.
No card required · 14-day trial · live in minutes
Looking at PushPress alternatives for a boutique studio? PushPress is gym-management software with a free tier and paid plans at $159 and $229/month, plus payment-processing fees of roughly 2.89%–4.99%. It's strong for gyms that need member billing and workout tracking. Luma is lighter and studio-first: a flat $19–$49/month for class and spot booking, waitlists, and membership tracking, with free member reservations and no per-booking fee.
Luma vs PushPress, side by side
| Luma | PushPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Flat rate — Solo $19/mo, Studio $49/mo | Free / $159 / $229 per month |
| Per-booking fee | None — reservations are free | ~2.89%–4.99% + $0.30 payment processing |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no card | Not stated |
| Setup / onboarding | Self-serve, live in ~3 minutes — no sales call | Self-serve |
| Members need an app or account | No — members book from a link, no app or account | Members book on the web / branded app (add-on) |
| Take student card payments | Not in v1 (tracked manually; on the roadmap) | Yes — payments built in |
| Best for | Boutique & independent studios that want simple booking | Gyms & studios needing member billing and workout tracking |
PushPress details from its PushPress pricing page, checked July 2026. Comparisons reflect our reading; verify current details with each provider.
Why studios choose Luma
- One flat monthly rate — no per-booking fee, no per-SMS charge, no setup fee.
- Live in under three minutes, self-serve — no demo, no sales call, nothing to migrate.
- Members reserve from a link in two taps — no app to download, no account to create.
- Spot-based booking (reformers, bikes, seats) on a visual map, plus automatic waitlists that restore credits.
- Your schedule embeds on your own website, so you're not sending members to a separate portal.
When PushPress might be the better fit
- You run a gym that needs recurring member billing and contracts today.
- You want built-in workout tracking and a branded member app.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Luma a good PushPress alternative for a small studio?
- Yes, if your focus is class and spot-based booking, waitlists, and membership tracking rather than gym billing and workout logging. Luma is a flat $19–$49/month with free reservations and no per-booking fee. PushPress is the better fit for gyms that need integrated member billing and workout tracking.
See why studios switch to Luma.
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