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Zeeg vs Zen Planner

Zeeg logo

Zeeg

Scheduling

German-hosted scheduling with GDPR positioning and CRM features built into the upper tiers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zen Planner logo

Zen Planner

Sports

Member management for fitness businesses

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeeg has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Zeeg single sign-on and SCIM only appear on the Scale tier at EUR 30 per user per month, so an organisation that needs identity governance for a hundred occasional bookers pays a premium tier price for every one of them.; Zen Planner limited staff app features compared to desktop version
  • They diverge on capability: Zeeg covers European hosting, Zen Planner covers Member management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zeeg and Zen Planner differ
AttributeZeegZen Planner
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelPer user per monthUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategorySchedulingSports
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: 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 Zeeg

  • European hosting
  • Free tier
  • Round robin
  • CRM essentials
  • Calendar sync
  • API and webhooks
  • SSO and SCIM
  • Payments

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.

Zeeg

  • A German or Austrian company whose data protection officer will not approve an American scheduling processor for calendar and contact datanot Zen Planner
  • A European sales team that wants round robin routing and CRM fields without paying enterprise rates for a separate revenue toolnot Zen Planner
  • A recruiter running interview scheduling across a panel with collective and group event typesnot Zen Planner
  • A consultancy that charges for initial calls and wants payment collected at the point of booking in eurosnot Zen Planner

Zen Planner

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

Where each one falls short

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

Zeeg

  • Single sign-on and SCIM only appear on the Scale tier at EUR 30 per user per month, so an organisation that needs identity governance for a hundred occasional bookers pays a premium tier price for every one of them.
  • Round robin routing, which many teams treat as the basic reason to buy a team scheduler, is held back to Business at EUR 16 per user, well above where competitors place it.
  • The integration catalogue and surrounding ecosystem are much smaller than Calendly, so a workflow that depends on a niche CRM or an existing Zapier-style recipe may need building rather than switching on.
  • There are no native mobile apps, so staff manage availability and bookings through the browser, which is workable but noticeably weaker for people scheduling from the road.
  • The CRM features are light by design and will not replace a real pipeline tool, so teams risk splitting contact data between Zeeg and their actual CRM and then reconciling it.

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

Zeeg

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Free forever
    • Unlimited event types
    • Video conferencing links
  • Professional$10/month
    • Per user, billed annually; EUR 12 billed monthly
    • API and webhooks
    • CRM essentials
  • Business$16/month
    • Per user, billed annually; EUR 20 billed monthly
    • Round-robin routing
    • CRM integrations
  • Scale$30/month
    • Per user, billed annually; EUR 40 billed monthly
    • Custom objects
    • SSO and SCIM provisioning

Zen Planner

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Zen Planner review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Zeeg if

  • You need european hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want free tier.
Zeeg 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 Zeeg or Zen Planner better?
Neither clearly leads. Zeeg 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, Zeeg or Zen Planner?
Zeeg has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Zeeg and $99/month for Zen Planner.
Does Zeeg or Zen Planner run on more platforms?
Zeeg runs on Web. Zen Planner runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Zeeg for free?
Yes. Zeeg has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zen Planner starts at $99/month.
What is Zeeg best used for?
Zeeg is most often used for a german or austrian company whose data protection officer will not approve an american scheduling processor for calendar and contact data, a european sales team that wants round robin routing and crm fields without paying enterprise rates for a separate revenue tool, a recruiter running interview scheduling across a panel with collective and group event types, a consultancy that charges for initial calls and wants payment collected at the point of booking in euros. Of those, a german or austrian company whose data protection officer will not approve an american scheduling processor for calendar and contact data and a european sales team that wants round robin routing and crm fields without paying enterprise rates for a separate revenue tool are not what Zen Planner is typically brought in for.
What can Zeeg do that Zen Planner cannot?
Zeeg covers European hosting, Free tier, Round robin, CRM essentials. Zen Planner covers Member management, Automated billing, Class scheduling, Workout tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zeeg: Where is Zeeg data hosted?

On European infrastructure, with GDPR compliance and EU data residency as the product core positioning. This is the main reason European buyers shortlist it over American alternatives.

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
Zeeg: What does the free plan include?

Unlimited event types, calendar sync and video conferencing links at no cost, which is more generous than most free scheduling tiers.

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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Zeeg: When do I need the expensive tiers?

Round robin arrives at Business, EUR 16 per user per month annually. Single sign-on and SCIM only at Scale, EUR 30 per user per month annually.

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
Zeeg: Does it have mobile apps?

No native apps. Zeeg is used through the browser.

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