Wodify vs Zen Planner (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Wodify grades higher than Zen Planner: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Wodify grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Zen Planner
Membership, scheduling and billing software for gyms and studios
From $99/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Wodify if
- Fits if you run a CrossFit box or a gym and want performance tracking next to booking
- Works for a gym that wants one app for both coaches and members
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see prices, as the page shows none
- Watch out: workout tracking is an add-on below the Ultimate plan, and the custom website is Ultimate only
- Not for you if you text members outside the US and Canada, as SMS is limited to those two
- Tight if you use the AI assistant a lot, as credits are set per plan and extra usage fees may apply
Pick Zen Planner if
- Fits if you run a martial arts or fitness studio and bill members every month
- Works for a studio that can predict its active member count, as the price follows it
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you grow, as the bill rises with active members and the $99 figure is only a starting price
- Watch out: card readers cost $39 a month each and a branded mobile app is $39 a month
- Watch out: Engage starts at $249 a month and a stand-alone website at $99, both sold apart
- Skip it if you want a trial, as the pricing page mentions none
- Watch out: payment processing carries extra fees
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAWodifyWeak | 1.6GPAZen PlannerWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe pricing page shows only a $100 a month promotion and demo buttons, so no plan price can be set against the $49.90 middle. | CFrom $99 a month, priced by active members, against a middle of $49.90 and a dearer quarter from $119. Plans run $99, $198 and $348, with readers and the app on top. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on record, so you pay before you use it. | FNo trial or free plan on the pricing page. Plans run month to month. |
| Features | CScheduling, one app for clients and staff, lead automations, tracking, texting and an AI assistant. Workout tracking is an add-on below Ultimate and the custom website is Ultimate only. | CMemberships, billing, scheduling, a member app, lead capture, marketing and reports. Marketing automation is a separate product, Engage, from $249 a month. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A gym sets up classes, memberships and automations first. | CNo store rating on record. A studio builds its programs, memberships and billing first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps, with five integrations listed. | CWeb only on the listing, with one integration. A member app is sold as an add-on. |
| Best for | gym and CrossFit box management | membership billing for martial arts and fitness studios |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Wodify and Zen Planner. How we grade
Where they differ
- Wodify also covers appointment booking.
- Zen Planner also covers sMS marketing.
In commonWebAI featuresReportsClass booking
At a glance
| Wodify | Zen Planner | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $99 per month and up, priced by active members |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Wodify | Zen Planner |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | zenplanner.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Wodify
- The visible pricing page shows no amounts, only a Save $100 every month promotion and demo buttons, so prices are marked unverified.
- Workout tracking is an add-on below Ultimate, and a custom website is an Ultimate feature.
- SMS is available in the US and Canada only, and extra usage fees may apply, per the comparison table.
- Ask Wodify includes a set number of monthly credits that vary by plan.
Zen Planner
- Prices are 'starting at' figures: the bill follows the active member count, and multi-location pricing is quoted in a demo.
- Payment processing carries additional charges or fees; the card readers cost $39 per month each, and a branded mobile app is $39 per month.
- Zen Planner Engage is sold separately from $249 per month, and a stand-alone website from $99 per month.
- The pricing page mentions no free trial; plans run month to month, with an annual contract available on request.
Key features
Wodify
- Class and appointment scheduling
- Class and appointment scheduling, billing and client management are in every tier, with digital waivers and contracts.
- One app for clients and staff
- A single app for members and staff; the vendor also offers a branded version listed in the App Store.
- Lead management and automations
- Accelerate adds lead management, insights dashboards, family groups with shared payments, pre-built automations and email campaigns.
- Performance tracking
- Workout tracking is included in Ultimate and sold as an add-on on the lower tiers, with a workout programming marketplace.
- Custom website and payouts
- Ultimate adds a custom website, unlimited automations, accelerated one-day payouts and the vendor's lowest processing rates.
- Inbox, texting and AI
- An inbox for email, SMS and in-app messages, plus an Ask Wodify AI assistant that uses monthly credits.
Zen Planner
- Memberships and billing
- Membership management with automated billing and payment processing, plus attendance tracking and payroll management.
- Class scheduling and booking
- Online scheduling with member self-service, belt and skill tracking, and a staff mobile app.
- Member app
- A member mobile app comes with every package, and a custom-branded app is sold separately.
- Website and lead capture
- Essentials adds a custom website with SEO optimization and built-in lead capture and form integration.
- Marketing automation
- Ultimate, or the separate Engage product, adds automated email and text campaigns, AI-powered tools and lead follow-up workflows.
- Reporting and dashboards
- Reporting and dashboards in every package, with a SugarWOD integration for workout tracking.
Plans
Wodify
Pricing could not be confirmed. See wodify.com.
Zen Planner
Zen Planner Studio$99
per month and up, by active members
Memberships, billing, class scheduling, attendance, payroll, reporting and staff and member apps. Price rises with active members.
Zen Planner Essentials$198
per month and up, by active members
Everything in Studio plus a branded, SEO-optimized website with lead capture.
Zen Planner Ultimate$348
per month and up, by active members
Everything in Essentials plus marketing automation, CRM, AI email and text campaigns and lead tools.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Wodify or Zen Planner?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Wodify has no price we could confirm, and Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
Which has a free plan, Wodify or Zen Planner?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Wodify nor Zen Planner has a free plan.
Which platforms do Wodify and Zen Planner run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Wodify lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.