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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Zen Planner vs Clubworx

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zen Planner #1 in Martial Arts Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zen Planner
Clubworx #7 in Martial Arts Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Clubworx

Zen Planner leads on 0 checks, Clubworx on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZen Planner · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Clubworx
  • Free trialonly Clubworx

Zen Planner scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 8.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Clubworx offers free plan; Zen Planner doesn't.

Zen Planner is the better fit for established gyms needing broad integrations. Clubworx is the better fit for clubs wanting a free-to-start mobile platform.

  • Zen Planner fits best

    Established gyms needing broad integrations

  • Clubworx fits best

    Clubs wanting a free-to-start mobile platform

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Side by side

Feature Zen Planner 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Clubworx 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.6
Ranking #1 in Martial Arts Software #7 in Martial Arts Software
Best for Established gyms needing broad integrations Clubs wanting a free-to-start mobile platform
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/mo A$109/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zen Planner 1/5 · Clubworx 1/5
Belt or rank tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Class scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers memberships, scheduling, billing, attendance, waivers, payroll, and belt tracking
  • Member and staff apps support web, iOS, and Android access
  • Connects with tools including Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, and ClassPass
  • Free plan includes booking, payments, attendance and member communications
  • Supports waitlists, recurring billing and branded member apps
  • Web, iOS and Android access with Mailchimp and Stripe integrations
Cons
  • No free plan; displayed pricing starts at $99 per month
  • Marketing, website, app, and card-reader capabilities add separate monthly costs
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler programs
  • Built for several fitness businesses, not only martial arts schools
  • Retail point of sale starts with the Growing plan at AUD 109 monthly
  • Multisite management requires the Accelerating plan at AUD 149 monthly
Our verdict

Zen Planner is cloud and mobile gym-management software for fitness businesses, martial arts schools, studios, and academies. Its core workspace combines membership management, class scheduling and online booking, attendance, automated…

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Clubworx is a cloud and mobile management platform for fitness businesses, including martial arts schools. It brings class, workshop, personal-session and appointment scheduling together with online booking, memberships, recurring billing,…

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  1. Zen PlannerMartial Arts Software 8.9Paid
  2. ClubworxMartial Arts Software 7.6Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zen Planner — where it wins

    • Covers memberships, scheduling, billing, attendance, waivers, payroll, and belt tracking
    • Member and staff apps support web, iOS, and Android access
    • Connects with tools including Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, and ClassPass

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; displayed pricing starts at $99 per month
    • Marketing, website, app, and card-reader capabilities add separate monthly costs
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler programs

  • Clubworx — where it wins

    • Free plan includes booking, payments, attendance and member communications
    • Supports waitlists, recurring billing and branded member apps
    • Web, iOS and Android access with Mailchimp and Stripe integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Built for several fitness businesses, not only martial arts schools
    • Retail point of sale starts with the Growing plan at AUD 109 monthly
    • Multisite management requires the Accelerating plan at AUD 149 monthly

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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