I don't like pressure systems either. Too messy and you know how bad that fluid is for causing corrosion.
For simple bleeding chores I just use the two person method.
FOr more complicated work, like after replacing all the hard and rubber lines, I have another system that's works fantastic.
Start with a Mighty Vac 16oz reservoir
link and then buy about 20' of 1/4" vacuum line frm Amazon for a few bucks.
Attach the vacuum line to a vac source on the vehicle and on to the reservoir. Attach the reservoir to the fitting and start the engine.
Now you can crack the lines and have a strong (but not too strong) source of continuous vacuum to bleed with. Note that the fluid never enters the vac. line to the eng.
This method is cheap, extremely controllable and quick.