# MassageBook, Mindbody vs Zen Planner Comparison

| | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.7 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 517 | 101 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $99.00 Per Month | Starting at $99.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### MassageBook

**Not enough data**

### Mindbody

Pros:
- Ease of Use (53 reviews)
- Customer Support (36 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (25 reviews)
- Missing Features (23 reviews)

### Zen Planner

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Booking Ease (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Membership Management (1 reviews)
- Payment Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 7.9 (408 reviews) | 8.6 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 7.6 (417 reviews) | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 6.8 (235 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.3 (219 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (373 reviews) | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 7.3 (214 reviews) | 9.1 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 6.4 (407 reviews) | 8.2 (82 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### MassageBook

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Mindbody

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $99.00 Per Month

Description: Get your business running with booking, payments, reporting, and more.

Key Features:
- Business management tools
- Integrated payments
- Branded website booking widgets

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Zen Planner

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Studio

Price: Starting at $99.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- Member Management
- Dashboards & Pricing
- Mobile App

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-planner/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Personal Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MassageBook** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 7.4/10 | 54 |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Website Builder** | Not enough data | 6.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 7.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 7.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Training Tools

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workout Planning** | Not enough data | 6.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Tracking** | Not enough data | 6.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Nutrition Tools** | Not enough data | 5.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Personal Training

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Martial Arts

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MassageBook** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | 8.1/10 | 6 |

#### Class Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Class Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Belt Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Student Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Online Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Communication Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spa and Salon Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MassageBook** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 7.2/10 | 28 |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration - Spa Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 7.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Sales** | Not enough data | 7.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing - Spa Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Membership** | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Review** | Not enough data | 6.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Campaigns** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Guest Experience - Spa Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Trends** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Gym Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MassageBook** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 6.9/10 | 68 |
| **Zen Planner** | 7.8/10 | 21 |

#### Billing & Revenue - Gym Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Collections** | Not enough data | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Merchandise Sales** | Not enough data | 7.6 (47 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | 6.5 (43 reviews) | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Gym Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Facility Management - Gym Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling & Reservations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (60 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 6.3 (41 reviews) | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Data & Reporting - Gym Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 8.1 (48 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Reports & Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.0 (51 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

#### Membership - Gym Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contract Creation** | Not enough data | 6.6 (45 reviews) | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Lead Management** | Not enough data | 5.9 (39 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Online Member Portal** | Not enough data | 7.4 (45 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 5.6 (38 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | 6.0 (40 reviews) | 7.1 (18 reviews) | 

### Online Appointment Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MassageBook** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 6.7/10 | 57 |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |

#### Notifications

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Confirmations & Reminders** | Not enough data | 7.8 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Follow-Up** | Not enough data | 7.5 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Settings

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Zone Detection** | Not enough data | 7.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Settings** | Not enough data | 7.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blocked Time Settings** | Not enough data | 7.5 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | 7.3 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Links** | Not enough data | 7.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi- Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | 6.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | 7.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Acceptance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | 5.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | 6.2 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 5.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 5.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 5.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 5.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 5.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 6.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Studio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MassageBook** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 7.1/10 | 49 |
| **Zen Planner** | 6.5/10 | 5 |

#### Business Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Staff Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (41 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 7.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | Not enough data | 7.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Class Management

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portals** | Not enough data | 7.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communications** | Not enough data | 6.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recitals and Events** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Client Manangement

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | 6.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Student Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Platforms** | Not enough data | 6.5 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS) Systems** | Not enough data | 7.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to MassageBook (1):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management)

**Unique to Mindbody (5):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management), [Personal Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/personal-training), [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management)

**Unique to Zen Planner (3):** [Martial Arts Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/martial-arts), [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management), [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | MassageBook | Mindbody | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 100.0% | 84.4% | 93.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 

### By Industry

#### MassageBook

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 81.8%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 9.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 9.1%

#### Mindbody

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 61.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.3%
- **Cosmetics:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.0%
- **Sports:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Entertainment:** 1.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 19.8%

#### Zen Planner

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 67.7%
- **Sports:** 5.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 1.0%
- **Construction:** 1.0%
- **Design:** 1.0%
- **Entertainment:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 14.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to MassageBook

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- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (183 reviews)
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- [Gymdesk](https://www.g2.com/products/gymdesk/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (21 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### MassageBook

No discussions available for this product.

### Mindbody

- Title: [What will the future of Mindbody look like? What upgrades will the system undergo in 2020.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-will-the-future-of-mindbody-look-like-what-upgrades-will-the-system-undergo-in-2020) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Mindbody is completing its transition into a complete business operation software by not incorporating a marketing suite that has the ability to promote..."
- Title: [How much does it cost to use Mindbody?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-use-mindbody) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on the plan you choose. It starts around $125 and upwards from there."

### Zen Planner

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/massagebook-vs-mindbody-vs-zen-planner)