Academy software comparison
PushPress has modular gym software spanning member management, billing, websites, training delivery, branded apps, and CRM. BJJChat is a free BJJ-first platform with fewer mature business modules today.
BJJChat is a better fit for
BJJ academies that value discipline-specific curriculum, AI coaching, and a free operating layer.
PushPress is a better fit for
Fitness businesses that want modular billing, CRM, website, programming, and branded-app products today.
Published capabilities can change. Check the linked vendor sources before making a purchase decision.
The published entry cost for an academy.
BJJChat
Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee.
PushPress
Core has a free tier; Core Pro, Grow, Train, websites, and branded apps are priced separately.
Progression built around jiu-jitsu.
BJJChat
Curriculum builders, BJJ belts, stripes, and technique study are built in.
PushPress
Programming and member tracking are offered, but no BJJ belt-and-stripe curriculum is listed.
Drill plans, lesson plans, and coaching help.
BJJChat
AI drill plans, lesson plans, and a position-aware coaching assistant.
PushPress
The reviewed product pages do not list a BJJ coaching assistant.
A discoverable academy page and member discussion.
BJJChat
Public school pages, a searchable directory, and gym forums.
PushPress
Gym websites are available, but no public cross-gym school directory is listed.
Class schedules and attendance.
BJJChat
Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity.
PushPress
Class management, check-in, reservations, and attendance are included in Core.
Payments, leads, and messaging.
BJJChat
Billing, lead CRM, and SMS are on the near-term product roadmap.
PushPress
Billing is part of Core; lead CRM and marketing automation are offered through Grow.
iOS and Android access for members.
BJJChat
The iOS app is in beta, Android is in progress, and the web app works today.
PushPress
Member apps are available, with branded app options sold separately.
| Feature | BJJChat | PushPress |
|---|---|---|
| PriceThe published entry cost for an academy. | Free forever Every current feature, with no per-member or staff fee. | Core Free; paid modules Core has a free tier; Core Pro, Grow, Train, websites, and branded apps are priced separately. |
| BJJ curriculum and beltsProgression built around jiu-jitsu. | BJJ-native Curriculum builders, BJJ belts, stripes, and technique study are built in. | General gym workflows Programming and member tracking are offered, but no BJJ belt-and-stripe curriculum is listed. |
| AI coachingDrill plans, lesson plans, and coaching help. | Included AI drill plans, lesson plans, and a position-aware coaching assistant. | No comparable tool listed The reviewed product pages do not list a BJJ coaching assistant. |
| Public directory and communityA discoverable academy page and member discussion. | Included Public school pages, a searchable directory, and gym forums. | Website product Gym websites are available, but no public cross-gym school directory is listed. |
| Scheduling and check-inClass schedules and attendance. | Included Class schedules, attendance check-in, streaks, and member activity. | Included Class management, check-in, reservations, and attendance are included in Core. |
| Billing, CRM, and SMSPayments, leads, and messaging. | Shipping this quarter Billing, lead CRM, and SMS are on the near-term product roadmap. | Core plus Grow Billing is part of Core; lead CRM and marketing automation are offered through Grow. |
| Native mobile appsiOS and Android access for members. | iOS beta The iOS app is in beta, Android is in progress, and the web app works today. | Apps available Member apps are available, with branded app options sold separately. |
Reviewed against publicly available vendor pages in July 2026. Prices may exclude payment processing, onboarding, or optional products. PushPress is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with BJJChat.
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