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JEFIT vs Zen Planner

JEFIT logo

JEFIT

Software

Your personal gym workout planner

From
Free
Rated
-
Zen Planner logo

Zen Planner

Software

Member management for fitness businesses

From
$99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only JEFIT has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: JEFIT many exercises require gym equipment, making it unsuitable for home workouts without access to barbells and dumbbells; Zen Planner limited staff app features compared to desktop version
  • They diverge on capability: JEFIT covers 1400+ exercises, Zen Planner covers Member management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where JEFIT and Zen Planner differ
AttributeJEFITZen Planner
Starting priceFree$99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, SmartwatchWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20102006

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 JEFIT

  • 1400+ exercises
  • Workout planner
  • Progress tracking
  • Body measurements
  • Rest timer
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Samsung Health

Only in Zen Planner

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

JEFIT

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Zen Planner

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

JEFIT

  • Many exercises require gym equipment, making it unsuitable for home workouts without access to barbells and dumbbells
  • Limited nutrition and recovery tracking features compared to comprehensive fitness apps
  • Limited integration options with fitness trackers like Fitbit and does not natively support cardio app data
  • Limited capabilities for advanced strength training methodologies like powerlifting or weightlifting-specific programming

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

JEFIT

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,400+ exercises
    • Custom routine creation
    • Unlimited workout logging
  • Elite$12.99/month
    • Professional plans
    • Advanced analytics
    • Watch app support

Zen Planner

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Zen Planner review.

Which should you pick?

Choose JEFIT if

  • You need 1400+ exercises.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Smartwatch.
  • You also want workout planner.

Choose Zen Planner if

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

Questions people ask

Is JEFIT or Zen Planner better?
Neither clearly leads. JEFIT starts at Free and Zen Planner at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JEFIT or Zen Planner?
JEFIT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for JEFIT and $99/month for Zen Planner.
Does JEFIT or Zen Planner run on more platforms?
JEFIT runs on iOS, Android, Smartwatch. Zen Planner runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use JEFIT for free?
Yes. JEFIT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zen Planner starts at $99/month.
What is JEFIT best used for?
JEFIT is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can JEFIT do that Zen Planner cannot?
JEFIT covers 1400+ exercises, Workout planner, Progress tracking, Body measurements. Zen Planner covers Member management, Automated billing, Class scheduling, Workout tracking. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JEFIT: What is JEFIT's pricing?

JEFIT offers a free tier with basic logging access to 1,400+ exercises. JEFIT Elite costs $12.99 per month or $69.99 per year, unlocking advanced analytics, watch app support, video demonstrations, and an ad-free experience.

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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.

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JEFIT: Does JEFIT have a free tier?

Yes. JEFIT Free includes access to 1,400+ exercises with guided instructions, custom routine creation, and full workout logging at no cost. JEFIT Elite unlocks professional plans and advanced analytics.

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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.

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JEFIT: What devices does JEFIT support?

JEFIT is available on iOS, Android, and smartwatches. The app can sync with fitness wearables and provides workout logging directly from watches.

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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.

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JEFIT: Can I create custom workouts in JEFIT?

Yes. JEFIT allows users to create custom routines from its database of 1,400+ exercises, or users can select from thousands of expert-designed pre-built workout plans. The Adaptive Plan feature builds programs from five setup questions.

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