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Zen Planner alternatives · Salon & Studio

Free alternatives to Zen Planner

Zen Planner has no free plan. 9 of the 85 other salon, spa and studio booking apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Zen Planner is a paid product, starting at $99 per month and up, priced by active members. All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Zen Planner

  1. PushPress

    Gym management for CrossFit, martial arts and training gyms

    What is free: Scheduling, billing, waivers, check-ins and member and staff apps with unlimited members and no monthly fee, but card payments cost 4.99% + 30¢.

    • PushPress starts at $159 per month (Pro). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • PushPress has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only PushPress lists iOS and Android apps.
    • PushPress also covers marketing automation, forms and appointment booking.
  2. Clubworx

    Membership, booking and billing software for gyms and studios

    What is free: Free plan for up to 20 active members: 1 website, online booking, payments, email and SMS, self check-in kiosk and attendance tracking.

    • Clubworx starts at A$88 per month billed yearly (A$109 billed monthly), up to 100 active members. Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • Clubworx has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only Clubworx lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Clubworx also covers marketing automation, inventory and appointment booking.
  3. RhinoFit

    Flat-rate gym and martial arts management with optional door access

    What is free: Start Up plan at $0 for 20 or fewer active users and $2,500 or less in monthly payments; communications and payment processing may be restricted.

    • RhinoFit starts at $57 per month, flat, with unlimited members. Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • RhinoFit has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only RhinoFit lists iOS and Android apps.
    • RhinoFit also covers barcode scanning and appointment booking.
  4. Square Appointments

    Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses

    What is free: Square Free: no monthly fee, with a booking website, unlimited staff calendars, text and email reminders, deposits, prepayments and invoices. Processing fees apply to each payment.

    • Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • Square Appointments has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only Square Appointments lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Square Appointments also covers booking links and invoicing.
  5. ABC Trainerize

    Online and in-person coaching app for personal trainers and gyms

    What is free: Basic plan: one coaching client with the mobile app, workout programs, basic nutrition tracking, habits and in-app messaging. It does not expire.

    • ABC Trainerize starts at $9 per month for up to 2 clients, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • ABC Trainerize has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only ABC Trainerize lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ABC Trainerize also covers habit tracking, community and appointment booking.
  6. Salonist

    Salon and spa management with unlimited staff on every plan

    What is free: Marketplace Listing: online booking, calendar, shift management and staff reports for up to 50 appointments a month.

    • Salonist starts at $59 per month, billed monthly (Essential). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • Salonist has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only Salonist lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Salonist also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling, time clock, inventory, appointment booking and whatsApp messaging.
  7. Bookedin

    Online booking for appointments and classes, with a free plan

    What is free: 50 bookings per month, an online booking page, email booking confirmations, a client database and the mobile app.

    • Bookedin starts at $19 per month for 1 calendar, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • Bookedin has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only Bookedin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bookedin also covers templates, calendar, booking links and appointment booking.
  8. Everfit

    Online coaching platform for trainers, gyms and nutrition coaches

    What is free: Starter: up to 5 clients with the workout builder, exercise library, metrics and progress photos, tasks, messaging, and coach and client apps.

    • Everfit starts at $16 per month for up to 5 clients, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • Everfit has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only Everfit lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Everfit also covers templates, workflow automation, habit tracking, forms, community and appointment booking.
  9. My PT Hub

    Client coaching and business software for personal trainers

    What is free: Lite: 1 client, 10 workouts, 10 nutrition plans, simple client messaging and the client app on iOS and Android.

    • My PT Hub starts at $22.50 per month for 3 clients, annual plan paid monthly ($25 flexible monthly). Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
    • My PT Hub has a free plan. Zen Planner does not.
    • Only My PT Hub lists iOS and Android apps.
    • My PT Hub also covers templates, workflow automation, habit tracking, community and appointment booking.

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Zen Planner?

Yes. PushPress, Clubworx, RhinoFit, Square Appointments, ABC Trainerize, Salonist, Bookedin, Everfit and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Zen Planner have a free plan?

Zen Planner has no free plan. Zen Planner is a paid product, starting at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Zen Planner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.