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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Zen Planner vs Kicksite

  • 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
Kicksite #2 in Martial Arts Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Kicksite

Zen Planner leads on 1 check, Kicksite on 0, 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
  • Lowest starting priceZen Planner · $39/mo
  • Free trialonly Kicksite

Zen Planner scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Zen Planner is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $49/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 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Kicksite 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
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 $39/mo (best) $49/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
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 checked yet Not checked yet
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Recurring billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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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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…

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  1. Zen PlannerMartial Arts Software 8.9Paid
  2. KicksiteMartial Arts Software 8.714-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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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