Comparison
Mindbody vs Zen Planner
Mindbody does everything — classes, spa, retail, consumer marketplace — at enterprise prices. Zen Planner is purpose-built for boutique fitness at a third of the cost. Big multi-modality studios justify Mindbody; boxes and martial arts schools don't.
Mindbody
Booking
4.0
Mindbody powers class scheduling, memberships, and bookings for fitness and wellness brands.
- Marketplace + ClassPass integration
- Mature class scheduling
- Membership billing
Starting price
Custom (from ~$169/mo)
Zen Planner
Booking
4.4
Zen Planner runs memberships, class booking, billing, and workout tracking for boutique gyms, martial arts, and CrossFit boxes.
- Built for boutique fitness workflows
- Automated billing and failed-payment recovery
- Member app with workout tracking
Starting price
$99/mo
Winner by category
| Category | Mindbody | Zen Planner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Zen Planner starts ~$99/mo vs Mindbody's typical $129–$349+/mo. | ||
| Feature breadth | Retail, spa, and marketplace are Mindbody-only. | ||
| Boutique fitness fit | Workout tracking, skill levels, and belt ranks are native to Zen Planner. | ||
| Consumer marketplace | Mindbody's app sends real new-member leads. | ||
| Ease of use | Zen Planner's narrower scope means far less complexity. | ||
| Best for | Mindbody for large multi-service studios; Zen Planner for boutique gyms and martial arts. |
Mindbody
From Custom
Zen Planner
From $99/mo
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