Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software
Zen Planner vs Kicksite
Zen Planner leads on 0 checks, Kicksite 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 scoreKicksite · 5.8/10
- Lowest starting priceKicksite · $49/mo
Kicksite scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 5.8 against 4.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #1.
Kicksite is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $99/mo.
Zen Planner is the better fit for established gyms needing broad integrations. Kicksite is the better fit for martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations.
- Zen Planner fits best
Established gyms needing broad integrations
- Kicksite fits best
Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Zen Planner 4.8/10 Visit ↗ | Kicksite 5.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Martial Arts Software | #2 in Martial Arts Software |
| Best for | Established gyms needing broad integrations | Martial arts schools wanting dedicated operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $49/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zen Planner 1/5 · Kicksite 1/5 | ||
| Belt or rank tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Class scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring billing | Not published | Not published |
| Attendance tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Student mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Locations included | Not published | Not published |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Kicksite brings core school administration into one cloud-based system for martial arts programs, including karate, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, kickboxing, MMA and wrestling. It is aimed at schools that need to coordinate student and family… Read the review → |
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
Kicksite — where it wins
- Combines family profiles, memberships, billing and attendance management
- Tracks class schedules, belt ranks, promotions and digital waivers
- Mobile web portal supports registration, check-in and progress tracking
Where it doesn't
- Monthly cost rises across four active-student bands
- Member portal is a mobile web app, not an App Store or Google Play app
- Integrations listed are limited to Basys, Zapier and Twilio
- Zen Planner4.8/10 · From $99/mo
A broad gym and martial arts platform with scheduling, billing, tracking, apps, and integrations.
Visit Zen PlannerFull verdict → - Kicksite5.8/10 · From $49/mo · 14-day trial
A martial-arts-focused system for handling student records, billing, attendance and promotions.
Visit KicksiteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026