Newvia vs Zen Planner

Newvia combines online booking, payments, client records, reminders, and reporting for wellness and service businesses. It is built for salons, spas, yoga studios, gyms, and similar services. Clients can book from a link shared on Instagram, WhatsApp, or a business website without installing an app. Businesses can collect the full service fee when a booking is made, with funds going to a connected payment account. Scheduling includes availability management, recurring appointments, and group bookings; Growth adds group classes with a published timetable. Client records can contain history, notes, and information about past purchases. The service sends booking confirmations and pre-appointment reminders automatically, while Growth adds WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups. Listed integrations include Stripe, Google Calendar, WhatsApp, Gmail, Apple Calendar, and Zoom, with two-way Google Calendar sync. Both plans allow unlimited bookings at one location. Basic is free forever for up to two staff; Growth costs $79 a month and supports up to six staff. The web service is from a company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Newvia AI tools are described as coming soon, with early access signup available.

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.