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Pike13 vs Zen Planner

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/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: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; Zen Planner limited staff app features compared to desktop version
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Zen Planner covers Member management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Zen Planner actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and Zen Planner differ
AttributePike13Zen Planner
Starting price$159/month$99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryFitnessSports
Founded20112006

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • QuickBooks
  • Zapier

Only in Zen Planner

  • Member management
  • Class scheduling
  • Workout tracking
  • Marketing tools
  • SugarWOD
  • Wodify

Both cover

  • Automated billing
  • Stripe
  • Mailchimp
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Pike13

  • Fitness studio managementnot Zen Planner
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Zen Planner
  • Class-based business operationsnot Zen Planner
  • Multi-location business oversightnot Zen Planner

Zen Planner

  • Workout trackingnot Pike13
  • Nutrition managementnot Pike13
  • Health monitoringnot Pike13
  • Fitness coachingnot Pike13
  • Wellness improvementnot Pike13

Where each one falls short

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

Pike13

  • The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
  • Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
  • API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
  • On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
  • Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
  • The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front

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

Pike13

$159/month
  • Essential$159/month
    • Unlimited staff seats and client profiles
    • Class, course, and appointment scheduling
    • Membership check-in management
  • Advanced$225/month
    • All Essential features
    • Website integration with widgets
    • Multi-location reporting and oversight
  • Premium$286/month
    • All Advanced features
    • Custom integrations and API access
    • Member progress tracking and skill assessments

Zen Planner

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Zen Planner review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want client portal.
Pike13 review

Choose Zen Planner if

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

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or Zen Planner better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/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, Pike13 or Zen Planner?
Pike13 starts at $159/month and Zen Planner at $99/month.
Does Pike13 or Zen Planner run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Zen Planner runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Pike13 best used for?
Pike13 is most often used for fitness studio management, appointment scheduling for services, class-based business operations, multi-location business oversight. Of those, fitness studio management and appointment scheduling for services are not what Zen Planner is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that Zen Planner cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Client portal, Staff management, Reporting dashboard. Zen Planner covers Member management, Class scheduling, Workout tracking, Marketing tools. Both handle Automated billing, Stripe, Mailchimp, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pike13: What is the cheapest Pike13 plan?

The Essential plan starts at $159/month with monthly billing or $139/month when billed annually, saving $240/year, and includes unlimited staff seats and client profiles.

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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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Pike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?

Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.

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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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Pike13: What limits apply to Pike13 plans?

All three plans include unlimited staff seats and client profiles per merchant account; franchise networks with multiple separately-owned locations incur per-location charges.

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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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