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iClassPro vs Zen Planner

iClassPro logo

iClassPro

Scheduling

Flat per-location class management for gymnastics, dance and swim schools, from 139 USD a month

From
$139/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zen Planner logo

Zen Planner

Sports

Member management for fitness businesses

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iClassPro flat pricing is per location, so a multi-site operator with several small sites pays the same for a 40-student studio as for a 400-student one.; Zen Planner limited staff app features compared to desktop version
  • They diverge on capability: iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Zen Planner covers Member management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iClassPro and Zen Planner actually diverge.

Attributes where iClassPro and Zen Planner differ
AttributeiClassProZen Planner
Starting price$139/month$99/month
Pricing modelPer location per monthUnknown
CategorySchedulingSports
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in iClassPro

  • Flat per-location pricing
  • Skill tracking and evaluations
  • Class and camp booking
  • Point of sale with inventory
  • Check-in kiosk and time clock
  • Two-way texting

Only in Zen Planner

  • Member management
  • Automated billing
  • Class scheduling
  • Workout tracking
  • Marketing tools
  • Stripe
  • Mailchimp
  • SugarWOD

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

iClassPro

  • A gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolmentnot Zen Planner
  • A swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portalnot Zen Planner
  • Running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till systemnot Zen Planner
  • A dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online bookingnot Zen Planner

Zen Planner

  • Workout trackingnot iClassPro
  • Nutrition managementnot iClassPro
  • Health monitoringnot iClassPro
  • Fitness coachingnot iClassPro
  • Wellness improvementnot iClassPro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

iClassPro

  • Flat pricing is per location, so a multi-site operator with several small sites pays the same for a 40-student studio as for a 400-student one.
  • The Premium tier requires a twelve-month contract while the two cheaper tiers do not, which quietly removes flexibility exactly where the price is highest.
  • A branded parent app costs 499 USD setup plus 150 a month, roughly doubling the entry subscription for something many schools assume is included.
  • Payment services are provided in-house and the transaction rate is not published, so a school with high monthly tuition volume pays far more in processing than in subscription.
  • Two-way texting is billed by usage and varies by region, so international operators face an unpredictable communication cost on top of the flat rate.

Zen Planner

  • Limited staff app features compared to desktop version
  • System crashes and occasional bugs reported by users
  • Integration difficulties with certain third-party platforms
  • Customers report continued charges after completed cancellation

Pricing, plan by plan

iClassPro

$139/month
  • Signature$139/month
    • Per location, no commitment
    • Class, camp, event and party booking
    • Point of sale with inventory
  • Elite$199/month
    • Per location, no commitment
    • Everything in Signature
    • Expanded marketing and automation features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Per location, 12-month contract required
    • Everything in Elite
    • Highest tier feature access
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing for large multi-location operators

Zen Planner

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Zen Planner review.

Which should you pick?

Choose iClassPro if

  • You need flat per-location pricing.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want skill tracking and evaluations.
iClassPro review

Choose Zen Planner if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want automated billing.
Zen Planner review

Questions people ask

Is iClassPro or Zen Planner better?
Neither clearly leads. iClassPro starts at $139/month and Zen Planner at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iClassPro or Zen Planner?
iClassPro starts at $139/month and Zen Planner at $99/month.
Does iClassPro or Zen Planner run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is iClassPro best used for?
iClassPro is most often used for a gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolment, a swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portal, running a pro shop and tuition billing against the same family account rather than a separate till system, a dance studio replacing paper waivers and a wall calendar with kiosk check-in and online booking. Of those, a gymnastics school growing from 300 to 800 students that does not want its software bill to grow with enrolment and a swim school tracking level progression and needing evaluation sheets parents can see in the portal are not what Zen Planner is typically brought in for.
What can iClassPro do that Zen Planner cannot?
iClassPro covers Flat per-location pricing, Skill tracking and evaluations, Class and camp booking, Point of sale with inventory. Zen Planner covers Member management, Automated billing, Class scheduling, Workout tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iClassPro: Does iClassPro charge by number of students?

No. Pricing is flat per location: 139, 199 or 299 USD a month depending on tier, regardless of enrolment.

Zen Planner: Does Zen Planner have a free tier?

No, Zen Planner does not offer a free tier. Pricing starts at $99 per month with no free trial mentioned in their standard offerings.

Source
iClassPro: Is a branded app included?

No. It is 499 USD setup plus 150 USD a month on top of the plan.

Zen Planner: Can Zen Planner integrate with ClassPass?

Yes. ClassPass seamlessly integrates with Zen Planner, allowing gyms to sync their schedule and avoid overbooking when offering ClassPass to members.

Source
iClassPro: Is there a contract?

Signature and Elite have no commitment. Premium requires twelve months.

Zen Planner: Does Zen Planner work with SugarWOD?

Yes. Zen Planner integrates with SugarWOD, making it a popular choice for CrossFit gym owners who want to manage both WOD tracking and gym operations in one system.

Source
iClassPro: Are payment processing rates published?

No. Payment services are included in the plan but the transaction rate is quoted separately.

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