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An alternative to PushPress, built around your academy

Payments, attendance, belts, and videos. See how MatGoat works and compare what your academy needs

INSIDE MATGOATExample data
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Student home: belt, activity, and upcoming classes

Student home: belt, activity, and upcoming classes

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MatGoat: Student home: belt, activity, and upcoming classes

MatGoat & PushPress

The differences, at a glance

PushPress combines Core with training and marketing modules. Compare the combination your academy needs, including processing rates, with MatGoat

A comparison of features and terms. Screenshots show MatGoat with example academy data

MatGoat / PushPress: The differences, at a glance
AreaMatGoatPushPress
Pricing as you grow MatGoat$40 / $60 /month PushPressCore Free: USD 0/month; Pro: USD 159/month; Max: USD 229/month. Additional modules are priced separately Source ↗
Payment fees MatGoat0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate PushPressProcessing rates vary by plan, payment method, and country Source ↗
Payments MatGoatRecurring Stripe billing and manual payment tracking PushPressRecurring billing and membership payments Source ↗
Attendance MatGoatKiosk mode and individual attendance history PushPressAttendance check-in and tracking Source ↗
Students and belts MatGoatStudent records, belts, and promotion history PushPressBelt and rank tracking on Core Pro and Max Source ↗
Private content MatGoatPrivate videos organized into collections and subcollections PushPressNot confirmed in the public documentation reviewed; check with the provider Source ↗

Some features are available on both platforms. Use the screenshots to see how MatGoat handles them

01Payments

Keep every membership payment in view

Review payments, filter outstanding balances, and record manual payments from one screen. Student records are close at hand when you need to check a charge

MatGoat

Recurring Stripe billing and manual payment tracking

PushPress

Recurring billing and membership payments

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Payment control and filters with demo academy data

Payment control and filters with demo academy data

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MatGoat: Payment control and filters with demo academy data

MatGoat

Two straightforward plans

Basic

$40/month

Up to 50 students

Professional

$60/month

Unlimited students

0% platform fee; Stripe processing fees are separate

Payment management is included in Professional. Taxes and processing fees are separate

See full plan details →

PushPress

Pricing as you grow

Core Free: USD 0/month; Pro: USD 159/month; Max: USD 229/month. Additional modules are priced separately

Source ↗

Processing rates vary by plan, payment method, and country

Each price is shown in its original currency; this is not a savings calculation

02Attendance

From check-in to training history

Students check in on an academy device. You can then review their training history and spot changes in attendance without piecing together separate lists

MatGoat

Kiosk mode and individual attendance history

PushPress

Attendance check-in and tracking

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Attendance check-in on an academy kiosk

Attendance check-in on an academy kiosk

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MatGoat: Attendance check-in on an academy kiosk
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Attendance history for reviewing each student’s training consistency

Attendance history for reviewing each student’s training consistency

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MatGoat: Attendance history for reviewing each student’s training consistency

03Students and belts

See the story behind each student

Keep student records, belts, and promotions organized. Review your academy’s belt distribution and individual history when following up on a student’s progress

MatGoat

Student records, belts, and promotion history

PushPress

Belt and rank tracking on Core Pro and Max

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Student directory and belt distribution

Student directory and belt distribution

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MatGoat: Student directory and belt distribution

04Private content

Keep your teaching available between classes

Bring your techniques and recorded classes into a private library. Organize material into collections so students can find what to review between training sessions

MatGoat

Private videos organized into collections and subcollections

PushPress

Not confirmed in the public documentation reviewed; check with the provider

Source ↗
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Private academy video collections

Private academy video collections

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MatGoat: Private academy video collections

Before switching software

Can I bring my academy’s data?

We help you review the records you want to migrate and your current provider’s export options. We agree on the scope before making the switch

Do I need special kiosk hardware?

You can use a compatible academy device with internet access. MatGoat does not include the hardware

How can I see whether it fits my academy?

Book a demo to review classes, billing, and student tracking with our team. We will show you the workflows you need and how to get started

Comparison sources · October 14, 2026

Prices and features can change. Confirm the terms that apply to your academy with each provider

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