Head-to-head · Yoga Studio Software
Arketa vs Zen Planner
Arketa leads on 0 checks, Zen Planner on 1, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreArketa · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceZen Planner · $39/mo
- Most featuresArketa · 7 of 7
Arketa scores higher on our rubric for yoga studio software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Zen Planner is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $49/mo.
Arketa is the better fit for studios needing rich features at a lower entry price. Zen Planner is the better fit for studios needing mature billing and member management.
- Arketa fits best
Studios needing rich features at a lower entry price
- Zen Planner fits best
Studios needing mature billing and member management
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Side by side
| Feature | Arketa 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Zen Planner 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Yoga Studio Software | #8 in Yoga Studio Software |
| Best for | Studios needing rich features at a lower entry price | Studios needing mature billing and member management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo | $39/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Arketa 7/7 · Zen Planner 0/7 | ||
| Class booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Membership billing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Class waitlists | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client messaging | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Instructor management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Arketa is studio management software for yoga, fitness, and wellness businesses. It combines class, appointment, event, and livestream scheduling with online booking and checkout, recurring memberships, packages, autopay, client… Read the review → |
Zen Planner is fitness business management software for yoga studios, gyms, martial arts schools, and other fitness businesses. Its scope covers member and membership management, class and event scheduling, online booking, waitlists,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Arketa — where it wins
- $49/month Individual plan includes scheduling, CRM, memberships, and packages
- Supports waitlists, attendance, autopay, payroll reporting, and client messaging
- Integrates with Google Calendar, ClassPass, Mailchimp, Zapier, and more
Where it doesn't
- Individual is limited to 1 team member login
- Studio Core, Studio Growth, and Studio Suite use custom pricing
- Branded apps and websites are reserved for the applicable higher-tier offering
Zen Planner — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, online booking, waitlists, and recurring billing
- Includes waivers, reporting, CRM tools, and member mobile access
- Supports multi-location operations with staff mobile tools
Where it doesn't
- The $99 monthly starting tier covers 0–45 active members
- Only SugarWOD and Daxko Payments are listed as integrations
- Mobile member access is specified for Android
- Arketa9.4/10 · Paid
A feature-rich studio platform with scheduling, billing, attendance, and branded apps.
Visit ArketaFull verdict → - Zen Planner8.4/10 · Paid
A broad studio management system with mature billing, but the entry tier stops at 45 active members.
Visit Zen PlannerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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