When it comes to choosing the best CrossFit website platform, gym owners often find themselves comparing two very different types of services: Firebreather Websites and PushPress. While both serve fitness businesses, they’re built for different kinds of needs—and knowing which one fits you best could save you time, money, and a lot of hassle.

What PushPress Offers (and Who It’s For)

PushPress is a full-suite gym management software. At its core, it’s designed to help you manage memberships, scheduling, point of sale, lead tracking, and more. They’ve also added a website service and a lead generation add-on for gyms who want an all-in-one platform.

That works well for some gyms—but not everyone wants all the bells and whistles bundled together.

Some common scenarios:

• You love PushPress for member management but want something more unique than their website template.
• You’re looking to stand out from local competitors who also use PushPress.
• You assumed PushPress was the only way to get a CrossFit-savvy site.

Spoiler: it’s not.

What Makes Firebreather Different

Firebreather Websites is a standalone platform focused on one thing: building high-quality, authentic websites for CrossFit and functional fitness gyms.

We don’t manage your members. We don’t build software. What we do is create:

• Sites that reflect your real brand and culture, not a cookie-cutter template.
• Mobile-optimized designs that convert visitors into leads.
• Websites built to integrate easily with tools like PushPress, Wodify, and more.
• A totally personalized experience from a team that lives and breathes this industry.

But Can I Still Use PushPress With Firebreather?

Absolutely.

We have clients who use PushPress for their backend—and they love it. You don’t need to use their website builder just to get lead gen forms or class schedules integrated. Firebreather sites can be connected seamlessly to PushPress tools.

In fact, it’s often the best of both worlds:

• PushPress for management and automation
• Firebreather for brand-first, conversion-driven design

Firebreather vs PushPress Website Builders: What Really Matters

PushPress websites are solid. But they tend to focus on features:

• “We have showers.”
• “We have a recovery room”
• “We offer 60-minute classes.”

What they often miss is emotion and identity.

Your website should help visitors feel like, “These are my people.” It should represent what makes your gym different—whether that’s your coaching style, your community vibe, or your belief system.

That’s what Firebreather specializes in.

When a Small Team Beats a Big Company

PushPress is a great company. But when you work with a large platform, you’re often just another number in the queue.

At Firebreather, we keep it small and personal. We:

• Actually get to know your gym.
• Help you articulate your brand.
• Offer direct communication with the people doing the work.
• Build something that *feels* like your gym—not just *functions* like one.

And here’s the best part:

> We can do all of this for around the cost of one member per month.

Yep—website build, hosting, management, and more.

So, What’s the Best CrossFit Website Platform?

The truth is, it depends on what you need. If you’re looking for complete gym software, PushPress might be the right fit.

But if your priority is to stand out online with a site that actually reflects your gym’s vibe—and convert more of the right members—Firebreather is built for you.

Don’t take our word for it. Check us out here to see examples of our work, hear from other PNW gym owners, and see what sets us apart.

Need a site that doesn’t just list your features—but tells your story?
Let’s talk.

You bring the brand. We’ll build the fire.