ClubRunner vs Zen Planner
ClubRunner
clubrunner.caZen Planner
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| Figure | ClubRunner | Zen Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 19 |
| Spec score · Membership Management Software | 9.0 (#5) | 8.6 (#16) |
| Founded | 2003 | LinkedIn and official materials state that Zen Planner was founded in 2006 by a martial-arts school owner. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario, Canada | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings. | 4.6 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings for Zen Planner Member App. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 148 reviews. | 4.3 out of 5 from 270 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews. | 4.2 out of 5 from 104 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | 3.8 out of 5 from 208 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from about 4.56K reviews for Zen Planner Member App. |
| Paid from | 27 | 99 |
| What it does | ClubRunner is a membership, communications and website platform for clubs, districts, nonprofits, boards, chambers and associations. | Zen Planner is SaaS management software for gyms, martial-arts schools, CrossFit affiliates, MMA gyms and boutique studios. |
Plans
ClubRunner
- LitePrice not published
- StandardPrice not published
- AdminPrice not published
- Club Version — up to 20 members$27 a month
- Club Version up to 20 members$27 a month
- Managed domain 3-year plan$40 a year
- Enhanced Volunteers$129 a year
Zen Planner
- Zen Planner Studio$99 a month
- Zen Planner Essentials$198 a month
- Zen Planner Ultimate$348 a month
- New Business Bundle$199 a month
- Website$99 a month
- Zen Planner Engage$249 a month
- Branded app$39 a month
- Card Reader (Lane 3600)$39 a month
- Branded mobile app add-on$39 a month
- EMV card reader add-on$39 a month
In their own words
ClubRunner
ClubRunner has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Zen Planner
Zen Planner is gym and fitness-business management software for handling memberships, operations, and community. Its tools include automated billing, attendance and workout tracking, online class scheduling, reporting, and dashboards. Martial arts businesses can track skills and belts. Zen Planner Engage adds marketing and member communication tools, including automated follow-ups and trial nurturing. The platform describes member and staff mobile apps; the Member App is available on iOS and Android and is free to download for members of Zen Planner gyms. Pricing scales with active members: Studio starts at $99 a month, Essentials at $198 a month, and Ultimate at $348 a month for 0–45 active members. At 251 or more active members, the listed prices are $289/mo, $388/mo, and $538/mo, respectively. Prospects and staff do not count as active members. Subscriptions are month-to-month, with an annual contract available on request. Zen Planner lists integrations such as SugarWOD, Wellhub, ClassPass, Zapier, Google Calendar, Shopify, and Printful, plus a custom API option. The company says it provides setup guidance, data migration, and staff training during a switch.