# PushPress vs Zen Planner Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that PushPress excels in user support, with many users appreciating the **timely responses** and overall quality of assistance. In contrast, while Zen Planner also offers good support, it doesn't quite match the level of responsiveness noted by PushPress users.
- **Users say** that PushPress provides a more intuitive experience, reflected in its higher ratings for **ease of use** and **setup**. Zen Planner, while generally user-friendly, has received feedback indicating occasional challenges in matching specific workflow needs.
- **According to verified reviews** , PushPress is recognized for its comprehensive feature set that positively impacts various business areas. Users highlight its capabilities in **merchandise sales** and **contract creation** , which are areas where Zen Planner has received lower ratings.
- **Reviewers mention** that Zen Planner has been a reliable partner for long-term users, with some praising its **variety of reports** and integration capabilities. However, newer users have expressed a desire for more modern features that PushPress seems to offer.
- **Users highlight** that PushPress consistently improves its platform, with updates that enhance functionality and user experience. Zen Planner, while stable, has not been noted for the same level of ongoing improvement, which may affect its long-term appeal.
- **G2 reviewers indicate** that both platforms cater primarily to small businesses, but PushPress has a slight edge in market presence and user satisfaction, as evidenced by its higher G2 Score and a greater number of recent reviews, suggesting a more active user base.



| | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 196 | 101 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (98.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0.00 | Starting at $99.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### PushPress

Pros:
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)
- Customer Support (23 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (9 reviews)
- Complexity (6 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 | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (145 reviews) | 8.6 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (147 reviews) | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (128 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (121 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (140 reviews) | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (121 reviews) | 9.1 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (139 reviews) | 8.2 (82 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PushPress

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter Plan

Price: $0.00

Description: Small gyms and studios ready to lay the foundation for growth and success

Key Features:
- All native PushPress Apps included
- Member App (iOS/Android)
- Automated Waitlisting Management

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **PushPress** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Website Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training Tools

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workout Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Nutrition Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Personal Training

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Martial Arts

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

#### Class Management

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

#### Administration

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

### Gym Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PushPress** | 8.9/10 | 129 |
| **Zen Planner** | 7.8/10 | 21 |

#### Billing & Revenue - Gym Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Collections** | 9.6 (106 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Merchandise Sales** | 9.2 (106 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Gym Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Facility Management - Gym Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling & Reservations** | 9.1 (119 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | 7.9 (69 reviews) | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Data & Reporting - Gym Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Collection** | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Reports & Dashboards** | 8.5 (114 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

#### Membership - Gym Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Contract Creation** | 9.2 (106 reviews) | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Lead Management** | 8.8 (111 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Online Member Portal** | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Performance Tracking** | 8.8 (82 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 7.1 (18 reviews) | 

### Studio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PushPress** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | 6.5/10 | 5 |

#### Business Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Staff Management** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Class Management

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recitals and Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Client Manangement

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Student Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Platforms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS) Systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (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)

**Unique to PushPress (1):** [Personal Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/personal-training)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PushPress | Zen Planner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 98.4% | 93.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 1.6% | 5.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 1.0% | 

### By Industry

#### PushPress

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 93.1%
- **Sports:** 4.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 0.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.5%
- **Hospitality:** 0.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.5%

#### 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 PushPress

- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Mindbody](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (518 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [ABC Glofox](https://www.g2.com/products/abc-glofox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (146 reviews)
- [Exercise.com](https://www.g2.com/products/exercise-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Virtuagym](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuagym/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [Xplor TrueCoach](https://www.g2.com/products/xplor-truecoach/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (278 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zen Planner

- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [Mindbody](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (518 reviews)
- [ABC Glofox](https://www.g2.com/products/abc-glofox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (146 reviews)
- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Exercise.com](https://www.g2.com/products/exercise-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Virtuagym](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuagym/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [Gymdesk](https://www.g2.com/products/gymdesk/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (21 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### PushPress

- Title: [How do I use Push Press to market my gym?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/38807-how-do-i-use-push-press-to-market-my-gym) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "PushPress has a few features that can help. If you're running paid ads through Facebook, you can install your FB pixel on all landing pages in PushPress (and..."
- Title: [Could you include a function to create a temporary member (drop-in)  without an email setup?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/could-you-include-a-function-to-create-a-temporary-member-drop-in-without-an-email-setup) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "That's a great suggestion! Since the entire system is built to be paperless, we need an email address to send waivers and receipts to.  Until we can find..."
- Title: [Why don't you use PushPress?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37781-why-don-t-you-use-pushpress) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's a fair question... Just do it!"

### 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/pushpress-vs-zen-planner)