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Head-to-head · Martial Arts Software

Zen Planner vs MyStudio

  • 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
MyStudio #3 in Martial Arts Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit MyStudio

Zen Planner leads on 1 check, MyStudio 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

Zen Planner scores higher on our rubric for martial arts software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Zen Planner is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $79/mo.

Zen Planner is the better fit for established gyms needing broad integrations. MyStudio is the better fit for multi-location schools needing marketing automation.

  • Zen Planner fits best

    Established gyms needing broad integrations

  • MyStudio fits best

    Multi-location schools needing marketing automation

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Side by side

Feature Zen Planner 8.9/10 Visit ↗ MyStudio 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #1 in Martial Arts Software #3 in Martial Arts Software
Best for Established gyms needing broad integrations Multi-location schools needing marketing automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $39/mo (best) $79/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 20 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zen Planner 1/5 · MyStudio 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 billing, scheduling, attendance, waivers, and rank tracking
  • Growth adds 10 automations; Scale adds unlimited automations
  • Multi-location plans include headquarters reporting and franchise tools
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; Essentials starts at $79 per month
  • Branded app and unlimited automations require the $239 Scale plan
  • Multi-location pricing starts at $499 per month
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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MyStudio brings member and enrollment management, recurring billing, class scheduling, attendance, point of sale, digital waivers, and marketing automation into one system for martial arts schools and enrichment programs. Rank and belt…

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  1. Zen PlannerMartial Arts Software 8.9Paid
  2. MyStudioMartial Arts Software 8.5Paid

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

  • MyStudio — where it wins

    • Combines billing, scheduling, attendance, waivers, and rank tracking
    • Growth adds 10 automations; Scale adds unlimited automations
    • Multi-location plans include headquarters reporting and franchise tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Essentials starts at $79 per month
    • Branded app and unlimited automations require the $239 Scale plan
    • Multi-location pricing starts at $499 per month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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