Software · head to head
Wodify vs Zen Planner
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wodify pricing is per location, advertised at $99 per month against a $199 per month list price; Zen Planner limited staff app features compared to desktop version
- They diverge on capability: Wodify covers Performance leaderboards, Zen Planner covers Class scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wodify and Zen Planner actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wodify | Zen Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price ($99/month), free tier (No), 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 Wodify
- Performance leaderboards
- Athlete app
- MailChimp
- TrainHeroic
Only in Zen Planner
- Class scheduling
- Marketing tools
- Mailchimp
- Wodify
Both cover
- Workout tracking
- Member management
- Automated billing
- Stripe
- SugarWOD
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wodify
- Gym and CrossFit box management with class booking and membership billingnot Zen Planner
- Tracking member workout performance and leaderboardsnot Zen Planner
- Running a multi location fitness franchise from one systemnot Zen Planner
Zen Planner
- Workout trackingnot Wodify
- Nutrition managementnot Wodify
- Health monitoringnot Wodify
- Fitness coachingnot Wodify
- Wellness improvementnot Wodify
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wodify
- Pricing is per location, advertised at $99 per month against a $199 per month list price
- The discounted rate is tied to booking a demo by a stated deadline
- SMS messaging is only available in the US and Canada
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
Wodify
$99/month- Core$99/month
- Workout tracking
- Basic management
- Member app
- Rise$199/month
- Full management
- Billing
- Marketing
Zen Planner
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Zen Planner review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Wodify if
- You need performance leaderboards.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want athlete app.
Choose Zen Planner if
- You need class scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want marketing tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Wodify or Zen Planner better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wodify starts at $99/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, Wodify or Zen Planner?
- Wodify starts at $99/month and Zen Planner at $99/month.
- Does Wodify or Zen Planner run on more platforms?
- Wodify runs on Ios, Android, Web. Zen Planner runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Wodify best used for?
- Wodify is most often used for gym and crossfit box management with class booking and membership billing, tracking member workout performance and leaderboards, running a multi location fitness franchise from one system. Of those, gym and crossfit box management with class booking and membership billing and tracking member workout performance and leaderboards are not what Zen Planner is typically brought in for.
- What can Wodify do that Zen Planner cannot?
- Wodify covers Performance leaderboards, Athlete app, MailChimp, TrainHeroic. Zen Planner covers Class scheduling, Marketing tools, Mailchimp, Wodify. Both handle Workout tracking, Member management, Automated billing, Stripe.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceZen 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.
SourceZen 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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