Software · head to head
Zen Planner vs Wodify
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Zen Planner limited staff app features compared to desktop version; Wodify pricing is per location, advertised at $99 per month against a $199 per month list price
- They diverge on capability: Zen Planner covers Class scheduling, Wodify covers Performance leaderboards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zen Planner and Wodify actually diverge.
| Attribute | Zen Planner | Wodify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
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 Zen Planner
- Class scheduling
- Marketing tools
- Mailchimp
- Wodify
Only in Wodify
- Performance leaderboards
- Athlete app
- MailChimp
- TrainHeroic
Both cover
- Member management
- Automated billing
- Workout tracking
- Stripe
- SugarWOD
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Zen Planner
- Workout trackingnot Wodify
- Nutrition managementnot Wodify
- Health monitoringnot Wodify
- Fitness coachingnot Wodify
- Wellness improvementnot Wodify
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Zen Planner
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Zen Planner review.
Wodify
$99/month- Core$99/month
- Workout tracking
- Basic management
- Member app
- Rise$199/month
- Full management
- Billing
- Marketing
Which should you pick?
Choose Zen Planner if
- You need class scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want marketing tools.
Choose Wodify if
- You need performance leaderboards.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want athlete app.
Questions people ask
- Is Zen Planner or Wodify better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zen Planner starts at $99/month and Wodify at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Zen Planner or Wodify?
- Zen Planner starts at $99/month and Wodify at $99/month.
- Does Zen Planner or Wodify run on more platforms?
- Zen Planner runs on Web, iOS, Android. Wodify runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- What is Zen Planner best used for?
- Zen Planner is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Wodify is typically brought in for.
- What can Zen Planner do that Wodify cannot?
- Zen Planner covers Class scheduling, Marketing tools, Mailchimp, Wodify. Wodify covers Performance leaderboards, Athlete app, MailChimp, TrainHeroic. Both handle Member management, Automated billing, Workout tracking, 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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