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 (US, 5,000+ gyms) started in CrossFit and functional fitness and has been expanding into martial arts since May 2025, with rank tracking (belts, stripes, AI belt-system setup) on the Pro and Max plans, waivers, family accounts and a native member app. It is English and US-centric, with USD pricing.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
PushPress: Free (card fees 4.99% + $0.30) → Pro $159/month → Max $229/month; add-ons: Train from $79, Grow $329, branded app $81–97 — Free plan with no time limit (belt tracking only on paid plans)
| What matters | OSS Manager | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Martial arts specialist (BJJ, judo, karate, Muay Thai, MMA…) | Functional fitness; martial arts since 2025 |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card required | Free plan, no time limit |
| Price | $40/month, or $33/month billed yearly (2 months free) — unlimited students and teachers | $0 / $159 / $229 per month |
| Price scales with students? | No — single plan, same price at any size | No — by plan and add-ons |
| Fees on student payments | 1% on online payments + Stripe fees; manual payments (cash, transfer) free | 2.75–4.99% + $0.30 depending on plan |
| Student mobile app | Yes — native iOS/Android for students, parents and teachers, included | Yes — native; branded $81–97/month |
| Gamification / retention | Core system: XP, badges, streaks, monthly ranking, squads, retention alerts | Social feed; leaderboards via Train add-on |
| Belt / graduation tracking | Native: belts, stripes, graduation requirements, certificates | Native on paid plans ($159+) |
| Languages | 7 (PT-PT, PT-BR, EN, ES, FR, IT, DE) | English |
| Support | WhatsApp and email, with real people | AI + humans on Pro/Max |
On PushPress, belt tracking starts at $159/month. OSS Manager includes belts, graduations and gamification (XP, badges, streaks) for $40, in 7 languages and with local-currency pricing for Europe and Brazil.
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Real feedback from academies that switched to OSS Manager.
“Before OSS Manager, managing the academy was handled by another teacher, and I could already see how difficult it was to keep track of payments and students. Today, my wife and I manage the academy together, and everything has become so much easier and more practical. I get a much clearer overview of everything, and the day-to-day work is far less stressful. One of the biggest differences for me is Leanderson's support. Whenever I have a question, I send a message and he is always ready to help. That is truly exceptional. I recommend OSS Manager without hesitation, even to those who already use another platform. It is worth trying.”
“The previous system had no Portuguese interface, which made it harder for parents to get on board and took more of our time to provide support. With OSS Manager, we now have a modern, user-friendly platform fully available in Portuguese. If you're looking for a solution to simplify your school's management, give OSS Manager a try.”
“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.”