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Zen Planner alternative for independent studios

Zenamu is a Zen Planner alternative for independent studios that want a permanent free plan and pricing based on features and monthly order volume. Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and scales by active-member count, with all Studio package features included at each tier. Zen Planner has gym-specific tools such as workout and belt tracking; Zenamu is a lighter fit for yoga, Pilates, dance, and mixed class businesses.

Zen Planner's Studio package includes scheduling, memberships, billing, workout tracking, and other tools for fitness businesses. Its published tiers use active-member counts, so a growing membership base can move the business into a higher monthly price.

Zenamu uses plan features and monthly order volume instead of active members. The permanent Free plan is suitable for a solo instructor testing online booking. Standard adds courses and passes, Expert adds memberships and unlimited instructor accounts, and Ultimate adds recurring memberships and unlimited monthly orders.

Booking for a recurring class timetable

Zenamu lets clients book through a public schedule, website widget, or client web app. Studio staff can manage capacity, attendance, cancellations, payments, courses, and instructor schedules from the same account.

Online booking system
Online booking system
Online booking system
Website integration
PDF receipts
Open classes, courses, and workshops
Class templates
Income and teacher payout stats

The practical difference

A martial arts school or gym that records workouts and belt progression may benefit from Zen Planner's specialist tools. A yoga, Pilates, or dance studio that mainly needs bookings, attendance, passes, memberships, and payments can compare Zenamu's plan limits directly on the pricing page.

Zen Planner vs Zenamu: how they compare

FeatureZenamuZen Planner
Permanent free plan
Zen Planner is paid-only; Zenamu has a free plan with no time limit.
YesNo
Published starting priceAll plan prices published$99/month
Pricing basisPlan and monthly order volumeActive-member tier
Group classes and membershipsYesYes
Workout and belt tracking
Zen Planner includes tools designed for gyms and martial arts schools.
NoYes
Month-to-month subscriptionYesYes
Best fitYoga, Pilates, dance, and mixed class studiosGyms, martial arts, schools, and boxes

Checked: . Sources: Zenamu pricing, Zen Planner pricing tiers.

Zenamu at a glance

  • Permanent free plan, no card, no setup fee
  • Published pricing based on features and monthly order volume
  • Class timetable, courses, passes, memberships, and appointments

Zen Planner considerations

  • Workout tracking and belt tracking for gyms and martial arts
  • All Studio package features are included across active-member tiers
  • Published pricing begins at $99 per month
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