Compare Mindbody and Zen Planner 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (93.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
Mindbody
Star Rating
(502)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansZen Planner
Star Rating
(101)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Mindbody excels in providing comprehensive analytics and reporting features, which users find invaluable for gaining insights into their business performance. One user highlighted, "MindBody has unbelievable reporting and analysis of our business," showcasing its strength in this area.
- Users say that Zen Planner is often praised for its user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate for most tasks. A long-time user mentioned, "Zenplanner is easy to use and contains a variety of reports," indicating that while it may not have the depth of Mindbody, it still meets basic needs effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Mindbody's implementation process can be more challenging compared to Zen Planner, which is noted for its ease of setup. Users appreciate Zen Planner's straightforward onboarding, with one stating, "Ease of implementation & customer support" as a key benefit.
- According to verified reviews, Mindbody's support quality is a mixed bag, with some users expressing frustration over response times. In contrast, Zen Planner receives higher marks for customer support, with users noting that they appreciate the assistance they receive when issues arise.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Mindbody offers a more robust feature set for scheduling and reservations, scoring higher in this area. Users have commented on the intuitive calendar view in the Staff App, which allows for quick responses to customer inquiries, a feature that enhances day-to-day operations.
- Users say that while Zen Planner has a solid set of features, it may lack some advanced functionalities that Mindbody provides, particularly in areas like automated collections and performance tracking. One user noted, "I like that Zen Planner is easy to use most times," but it may not meet the needs of businesses looking for more comprehensive tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mindbody
Starter
Starting at $99.00
Per Month
Get your business running with booking, payments, reporting, and more.
- Business management tools
- Integrated payments
- Branded website booking widgets
Zen Planner
Studio
Starting at $99.00
Per Month
- Member Management
- Dashboards & Pricing
- Mobile App
Free Trial
Mindbody
No trial information availableZen Planner
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
400
8.6
89
Ease of Use
7.5
409
8.4
88
Ease of Setup
6.8
228
7.9
63
Ease of Admin
7.2
212
8.4
59
Quality of Support
7.6
365
8.7
88
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.3
206
9.1
58
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
402
8.2
82
Features by Category
Business Administration
6.7
29
Not enough data
7.3
31
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
7.4
33
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
Training Tools
6.8
28
Not enough data
6.3
27
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.4
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Personal Training
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Class Management
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Administration - Spa Management
7.0
21
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
Marketing - Spa Management
7.6
24
Not enough data
6.6
19
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
Guest Experience - Spa Management
8.0
22
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
Billing & Revenue - Gym Management
7.6
43
9.1
11
7.5
45
7.6
12
6.4
42
7.7
11
Agentic AI - Gym Management
6.8
14
Not enough data
6.4
14
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
Facility Management - Gym Management
8.3
54
7.8
20
6.3
40
7.3
10
Data & Reporting - Gym Management
8.0
47
7.7
17
8.0
48
8.1
18
Membership - Gym Management
6.6
45
7.5
17
5.9
39
8.0
18
7.3
42
7.7
14
5.6
38
7.4
12
5.9
39
7.1
18
Notifications
7.7
48
Not enough data
7.4
44
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
Settings
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
7.5
44
Not enough data
Personalization
7.2
44
Not enough data
7.2
45
Not enough data
Integrations
6.8
42
Not enough data
7.2
46
Not enough data
7.3
47
Not enough data
5.4
38
Not enough data
6.2
42
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.9
28
Not enough data
5.2
34
Not enough data
5.4
28
Not enough data
5.6
28
Not enough data
5.4
28
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
6.5
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.6
17
Not enough data
Business Management
7.3
41
7.0
5
7.2
40
Not enough data
7.5
44
6.0
5
7.0
40
Not enough data
Class Management
7.2
41
Not enough data
7.3
42
Not enough data
6.8
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Manangement
7.1
40
Not enough data
6.7
42
Not enough data
7.3
44
Not enough data
Integrations
6.5
40
Not enough data
7.0
41
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mindbody and Zen Planner are categorized as Gym Management and Studio Management
Unique Categories
Mindbody is categorized as Spa and Salon Management, Personal Training, and Online Appointment Scheduling
Zen Planner is categorized as Martial Arts
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mindbody
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zen Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Health, Wellness and Fitness
61.0%
Consumer Services
3.3%
Cosmetics
2.9%
Retail
2.9%
Performing Arts
2.0%
Other
27.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
67.7%
Sports
5.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.0%
Computer Software
2.0%
Consumer Services
2.0%
Other
20.2%
Discussions
What will the future of Mindbody look like? What upgrades will the system undergo in 2020.
2 Comments
GE
Mindbody is completing its transition into a complete business operation software by not incorporating a marketing suite that has the ability to promote...Read more
How much does it cost to use Mindbody?
1 Comment
YI
It depends on the plan you choose. It starts around $125 and upwards from there.Read more
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