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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Zen Planner vs DojoExpert

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Zen Planner #1 in Martial Arts Software 4.8/10 From $99/mo ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zen Planner
Higher score DojoExpert #8 in Martial Arts Software 9.0/10 From €14/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DojoExpert

Zen Planner leads on 0 checks, DojoExpert on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDojoExpert · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresDojoExpert · 5 of 5

DojoExpert scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 9.0 against 4.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #1.

DojoExpert offers belt or rank tracking; Zen Planner doesn't publish it. DojoExpert offers recurring billing; Zen Planner doesn't publish it. DojoExpert offers attendance tracking; Zen Planner doesn't publish it. DojoExpert offers student mobile app; Zen Planner doesn't publish it.

Zen Planner is the better fit for established gyms needing broad integrations. DojoExpert is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing full essentials.

  • Zen Planner fits best

    Established gyms needing broad integrations

  • DojoExpert fits best

    Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials

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Side by side

Feature Zen Planner 4.8/10 Visit ↗ DojoExpert 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.8 9.0
Ranking #1 in Martial Arts Software #8 in Martial Arts Software
Best for Established gyms needing broad integrations Budget-conscious schools needing full essentials
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets
Integrations 20 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Zen Planner 1/5 · DojoExpert 5/5
Belt or rank tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Recurring billing Not published ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Student mobile app Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Locations included Not published 5
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
  • Belt requirements, progress tracking, and promotion certificates
  • Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, invoices, and student communications
  • Payment integrations plus iOS and Android student apps
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
  • No free plan; access starts at €14 per month
  • QR and kiosk attendance require the Pro plan
  • Inventory, webshop, and online waivers require Ultimate
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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DojoExpert is a cloud and mobile management system for martial arts schools, with web, iOS, and Android access for instructors, students, and parents. It brings together member and lead records, custom fields, class scheduling, enrollment,…

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  1. Zen PlannerMartial Arts Software 4.8From $99/mo
  2. DojoExpertMartial Arts Software 9.0From €14/mo · 14-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

  • DojoExpert — where it wins

    • Belt requirements, progress tracking, and promotion certificates
    • Scheduling, enrollment, attendance, invoices, and student communications
    • Payment integrations plus iOS and Android student apps

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts at €14 per month
    • QR and kiosk attendance require the Pro plan
    • Inventory, webshop, and online waivers require Ultimate
  • Zen Planner4.8/10 · From $99/mo

    A broad gym and martial arts platform with scheduling, billing, tracking, apps, and integrations.

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  • DojoExpert9.0/10 · From €14/mo · 14-day trial

    A €14/month starting point for schools covering scheduling, belts, attendance, and billing.

    Visit DojoExpertFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026