# MatFlow vs Push Press

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**Push Press starting price:** ~$159/mo

Built for CrossFit affiliate boxes — not martial arts schools.

## MatFlow wedge

Push Press was built for CrossFit boxes. MatFlow was built for combat sports gyms — BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, boxing. Different product, different DNA, $60/mo less, no setup fee, and a 24/7 voice receptionist they don't have.

## Where MatFlow wins

### Built for combat sports — not CrossFit

Push Press was built for CrossFit affiliate boxes. The defaults, the language, the workflows — all CrossFit. MatFlow is built from the ground up for BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and strength gyms.

### 24/7 voice receptionist

MatFlow Pro answers every call around the clock. Books trials. Takes messages. Push Press has no inbound voice features — every missed call is a missed enrollment.

### Full contact management

Every inquiry, trial, and member tracked from first contact to paying member. You can see where everyone is and what's next. Push Press manages class check-ins — MatFlow manages your whole operation.

### SMS payment recovery

Payment fails, member gets a text, payment recovers automatically. No awkward calls. Push Press notifies you of failures and leaves the recovery to you.

### Your gym's digital presence — built right

Members get their own client portal. Pro annual customers get a custom website that holds the brand identity of their gym — not a template, not a cookie-cutter site. Push Press gives you a class schedule. MatFlow gives your gym a full digital presence.

### No setup fee. We do it for you.

Every plan includes a migration call — we move your members over in about an hour. Annual customers: we show up in person and handle everything on-site. Your first month is one dollar. Push Press starts at $159/mo on top of their onboarding process.

## Pick MatFlow if

- You run a BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, boxing, or strength gym — not a CrossFit box.
- You want calls answered 24/7 without hiring a receptionist.
- You want to track every inquiry from first contact to paying member.
- You want $60 less per month with more front-desk automation.
- You don't want to pay a setup fee just to get started.
- You want a client portal for your members and a website that doesn't say 'Powered by Push Press'.

## Feature comparison

| Feature | MatFlow | Push Press |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Built for martial arts / combat sports | ✅ | ❌ |
| Full contact management (inquiries + trials + members) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Two-way SMS & email inbox | ✅ | ❌ |
| Calendar & online booking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Follow-up tracking | ✅ | ❌ |
| Member client portal | ✅ | ❌ |
| Custom website built for you (Pro annual) | ✅ | ❌ |
| 24/7 voice receptionist | ✅ | ❌ |
| SMS payment recovery | ✅ | ❌ |
| Automated review requests | ✅ | ❌ |
| Automated follow-up sequences | ✅ | ❌ |
| No setup fee ($1 first month) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Migration call included (all plans) | ✅ | ❌ |
| In-person setup (annual plans) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Month-to-month available | ✅ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $99/mo | ~$159/mo |

## FAQ

### Isn't Push Press built for martial arts gyms?

No. Push Press was built for CrossFit affiliate boxes. Some MA gyms use it, but the product DNA, defaults, and workflow design come from the CrossFit world. MatFlow is built specifically for combat sports — BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and strength gyms.

### Is there a setup fee?

No. Your first month on any plan is one dollar. Every plan includes a migration call — we move your members over in about an hour. Annual plan customers get an in-person setup: we show up and handle everything on-site.

### Does Push Press have a voice receptionist?

No. Push Press is scheduling and member management software. It doesn't answer incoming calls or automatically follow up with missed inquiries. MatFlow Pro includes a 24/7 voice receptionist built for gym owners.

### Is MatFlow cheaper than Push Press?

Yes. MatFlow starts at $99/mo. Push Press starts around $159/mo. MatFlow also charges no setup fee — your first month is a dollar.

### What does my gym's digital presence look like with MatFlow?

Your members get a client portal — they log in, view their account, and access everything in one place. Pro annual customers get a custom website built by our team that holds the brand identity of their gym. Not a template. Not a cookie-cutter site. A real website for your gym.