Zen Planner Alternative: A Streamlined Solution for Small Businesses with Zenamu
If you’ve been searching for a fitness studio management platform, you’ve likely come across Zen Planner. While it offers a robust set of features, many freelancers and small business owners find it overwhelming and more suited for larger organizations. Zenamu steps in as the perfect alternative—giving you everything you need to manage your business without unnecessary complications or high costs.
Zenamu is designed for studios (yoga, pilates, dance, and more...), independent instructors, and small businesses that want a simplified, intuitive solution. Unlike Zen Planner, which can feel bloated with features you may never use, Zenamu focuses on essential tools that help you grow—like unlimited client management, effortless class bookings, and easy-to-use payment processing—all at a fraction of the price.
Easy to Use, Without the Learning Curve
Managing bookings with Zenamu is a breeze. Whether you’re embedding your schedule into your website or letting clients book directly from their phones, our platform ensures a smooth experience. No extensive training is needed—Zenamu’s intuitive interface does the heavy lifting for you. Plus, we offer features that help you stay in control, such as automatic fee application for late cancellations, so you never miss out on potential revenue.
All the Features You Need, None of the Extras You Don’t
If you’re looking for a solution that helps your business grow, without the added costs and complexity, Zenamu is the ideal alternative to Zen Planner. Our platform is user-friendly, designed specifically for small businesses, and offers all the tools you need to succeed—without locking you into expensive plans or overwhelming you with features you won’t use.
Zenamu gives you everything essential to run your business smoothly—helping you focus on what truly matters: your clients.
An extensive range of features to meet all your booking requirements
Classes, Courses, Events, and Workshops
Run open classes, full-length courses, one-time events, or multi-day workshops – whatever suits your style.
Card Payments
Let clients pay for classes by card – fast and secure with Stripe.
Class Templates
No need to fill in the same information over and over again. Save time with reusable templates for your classes.
Custom Class Schedule Page
Make booking seamless – link your schedule to your website or social media.
Website Integration
Show your schedule on your website – works with WordPress, Wix, Webnode, and more.
Credit Packs and Entry Passes
Offer discounted credit packs and passes clients can use to book classes.
Online classes
Run online classes so clients can participate from anywhere – even home.
Memberships
Offer flexible memberships – monthly, quarterly, or yearly – ideal for regular clients.(Coming September 2025)
Meta Pixel & Google Analytics 4
Track website and booking activity with built-in support for Meta Pixel and Google Analytics 4. Get valuable insights into your clients’ behavior and marketing performance.(Coming September 2025)
PDF Payment Receipts
Automatically generate PDF receipts for purchases and bookings.
Booking and Cancellation Windows
Set your own booking and cancellation rules – including fees for last-minute changes.
Make-Up Sessions
When a class or course session is canceled in advance – whether by you or the client – you can offer a make-up credit for another class.
Discounted Pricing
Offer special prices for students, seniors, or regulars – tailor your pricing to fit.
Discount Codes and Gift Vouchers
Let clients redeem discount codes or give gift vouchers to others.
Income and Teacher Payout Tracking
Easily track revenue and let Zenamu handle teacher payouts automatically.
Client Management & Attendance Tracking
Track attendance and manage clients and their orders – all in one place.
Waiting Lists
Let clients join a waitlist when a class is full and notify them if a spot opens.
No-shows
If a client doesn’t show up without notifying, the reservation can be marked as "Unpaid". This status will appear in all overviews and will notify you of the client's outstanding dues when they book again.
Custom Booking Forms
Add your own questions – from health info to experience level or birthdate.
Legal Documents (T&Cs, Waiver, GDPR)
Zenamu generates and displays your terms, waiver, and privacy policy automatically.
Teacher Permissions
Collaborate with other teachers – assign roles and set access permissions.
Message Your Attendees
Send messages to your class attendees directly from Zenamu – or use integrations like Mailchimp and MailerLite. Both options work side by side.
Multiple Locations and Rooms
Add all your locations and rooms – so clients always know where to go.
Flexible Booking
Let clients register for full access to their bookings, bundles, vouchers, and more – or simply book without an account if you enable guest booking. Both options work smoothly – it’s entirely up to you.
You’re not alone!
We get that getting started with a new system can be challenging. We’re here to guide you every step of the way 🙂