PushPress vs OSS Manager
See how OSS Manager compares to PushPress — pricing, features, and what's actually built for martial arts academies.
What is OSS Manager
OSS Manager is a management platform built specifically for martial arts academies, combining student and financial management with a gamification system designed to keep students training consistently.
What is PushPress
PushPress focuses on CrossFit/functional fitness gyms, not martial arts, with a free tier that carries higher transaction fees.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
PushPress: Free ($0, higher transaction fees) → Pro $159/month → Max $229/month, plus add-ons — Free plan available (with higher fees)
| What matters | OSS Manager | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist | CrossFit/functional fitness |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | Free tier with higher fees |
| Starting price | €29/month, unlimited | $0-229/month + add-ons |
| Price scales with students? | No — fixed price | Tiered + add-ons |
| Student mobile app | Yes, included | White-label add-on ($97/mo) |
| Gamification / retention | Core system: XP, badges, streaks, leaderboard, retention alerts | None |
| Belt / graduation tracking | Native | Not native |
| Multi-language | 7 languages | Limited |
| Support | WhatsApp / human | Standard support |
Not from the niche, and the "free" tier has fine print on fees — worth mentioning carefully, without sounding aggressive.
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Real feedback from academies that switched to OSS Manager.
“Before OSS Manager, I managed my academy using the notes app on my phone. Today, I save many hours every week and have a much broader view of my business—especially when it comes to payment management. What made me switch was the need to professionalize my academy, and the personalized support made all the difference. Since I started using OSS Manager, the number of students has doubled. If a fellow instructor were unsure, I would say: your students deserve an app that provides all the features every academy should have.”
Ilan
Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu