Wodify does workout tracking better than anyone. The bill is where boxes start looking around.
The short answer
For most CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms, Recess is the strongest Wodify alternative in 2026: it is free, with no plan fee and no add-on for a branded app, and it covers daily programming, scores, leaderboards, on-ramp and open gym. PushPress is the better paid option if you want a big CrossFit community and do not mind $159 a month. Wodify itself is still the best in the category at one thing, workout tracking and leaderboards, and if that is the heart of your gym it is a fair reason to stay.
| Platform | Best for | Starting price | One decisive capability | Where it falls short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recess | Boxes that want the full toolkit with no plan fee | Free, no tiers | Programming, scores, on-ramp, open gym and a branded app, all included | Workout tracking is not as deep as Wodify's |
| Wodify | Gyms where the whiteboard is the culture | Plan prices not published | The best workout tracking and leaderboards in the category | Branded app $79/mo on every tier; card rate 3.8% on entry against 2.7% on top |
| PushPress | Boxes wanting a large CrossFit community around the software | Free, then $159 and $229 | Strong CrossFit ecosystem and integrations | The features most boxes want sit on the paid tiers |
| Zen Planner | Boxes that also run martial arts programmes | $99 to $289/mo by member count | Handles two disciplines under one roof | Branded app $39/mo, texts charged per message |
| Gymdesk | Small boxes wanting one clear price | $75 to $200/mo by member count | Every feature on every plan, no upsells | Lighter on workout programming than Wodify |
How This List Was Built
Every figure was read on the vendor's own pricing page or help centre on 8 September 2026. Where a company does not publish a price, this article says so instead of guessing.
Recess is our own product, so weigh the enthusiasm accordingly. We have named what each competitor does better than us, including the thing Wodify does better than everyone.
Why Boxes Leave Wodify
Rarely because of the product. Usually because of how the bill is put together.
Wodify does not publish plan prices for any of its three tiers, which makes it hard to compare against anything without a sales call. A gym's own branded app is $79 a month on every tier, so the feature never gets cheaper as you move up. And the card rate moves with your plan: 3.8% a sale on the entry tier against 2.7% on the top one, which means the cheapest subscription quietly carries the most expensive processing.
That last one is worth doing the arithmetic on. A box turning over $30,000 a month pays roughly $1,140 in processing at 3.8% and $810 at 2.7%. The difference, $330 a month, is more than most subscriptions on this page.
Recess
Best for boxes that want everything without a plan fee. Free, no tiers.
Daily workout programming with scores and a leaderboard. On-ramp and fundamentals as their own programme rather than bodged into the class schedule. Open gym alongside classes. Class packs, memberships and drop-ins on one roster. Automated billing with failed payment recovery. Per-class coach pay, including the coach who covered Saturday. Kiosk check-in. Retail at the counter. And a branded app under your gym's name in both app stores, included rather than $79 a month.
Where Recess loses. Wodify's workout tracking is deeper than ours. If your members log every lift, chase PRs and live on the leaderboard, Wodify does that better and we are not going to pretend otherwise. We also have fewer third-party integrations than the larger platforms.
Wodify
Best for gyms where the whiteboard is the culture. Plan prices not published.
This is the honest case for staying. Wodify's workout tracking and leaderboards are the best in the category, and for a box where the board drives the community, that is not a small thing. Members who log everything will notice the difference.
Where Wodify loses. No published plan prices for any tier, so you cannot compare without talking to sales. A branded app at $79 a month on every tier. And a card rate that penalises the cheaper plan, 3.8% against 2.7%, which inverts the saving you thought you were making.
PushPress
Best for boxes wanting a large CrossFit community around the platform. Free, then $159 and $229.
PushPress publishes its prices, which is rarer than it should be, and has a genuine following among CrossFit owners. The free plan is real.
Where PushPress loses. The features most growing boxes actually want sit behind Pro at $159 a month. The free tier is a starting point rather than a destination.
Zen Planner
Best for boxes that also run martial arts. $99 to $289 a month by active member count.
If your gym runs CrossFit in the morning and jiu-jitsu in the evening, Zen Planner handles both under one roof, which not every platform does well.
Where Zen Planner loses. The price bands step up with your member count, a branded app is $39 a month on top, and texts are charged per message. Their documentation has also moved behind a login, so feature details cannot be independently verified before you buy.
Gymdesk
Best for small boxes wanting one clear price. $75 to $200 a month by active member count.
Gymdesk publishes its pricing openly and puts every feature on every plan, which removes the tier anxiety entirely.
Where Gymdesk loses. It is lighter on workout programming than Wodify or PushPress. For a box where the daily WOD is the product, that gap matters.
What to Check Before You Move
- The card rate on your specific plan. At $30,000 a month, 3.8% against 2.7% is $330.
- Whether the branded app is included or an add-on. $79 a month is $948 a year.
- Whether prices are published at all. If you need a call to learn a price, you will need one to leave.
- Whether workout history migrates. Years of member PRs are the thing boxes most regret losing.
- How coaches get paid. Per class, per head and per session are all different, and not every platform does all three.
Recess Fits Here
If Wodify's unpublished pricing, the $79 app or the 3.8% card rate is what brought you here, Recess is worth twenty minutes. Free, no tiers, branded app included, and coach pay handled properly.
If your members live on the leaderboard, stay where you are. Wodify does that better than we do, and that is the honest answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wodify cost?
Wodify does not publish plan prices for any of its three tiers. What is published: a branded gym app at $79 a month on every tier, and a card rate that varies by plan, 3.8% a sale on the entry tier against 2.7% on the top one.
What is the best free Wodify alternative?
Recess is free with no tiers and includes programming, scores, leaderboards, on-ramp, open gym, coach payroll and a branded app. PushPress also has a free plan, though the features most boxes want sit on Pro at $159 a month.
Does any Wodify alternative include a branded app for free?
Recess includes one in both app stores at no cost. Wodify charges $79 a month on every tier, and Zen Planner charges $39 a month.
Which platform has the best workout tracking?
Wodify. That is the honest answer and the main reason to stay with them. If your members log every lift and the leaderboard drives your culture, no alternative on this list matches it.
Can I move my members' workout history?
Ask specifically, and get the answer in writing before you cancel anything. Years of logged PRs are the thing boxes most regret losing in a migration, and "we will help you move" is not an answer.
Is a cheaper plan actually cheaper?
Not always. Wodify's entry tier carries a 3.8% card rate against 2.7% on the top tier, so a box doing $30,000 a month pays about $330 more in processing on the cheaper plan. Work out the whole bill at your real volume before comparing subscriptions.
