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StudioOS
vs Zen Planner
Zen Planner
$99/mo
Dated UI, slow support
StudioOS
36% cheaper
AI included, free plan, no contract
Zen Planner costs $99/mo with a dated interface, no AI, and slow support response times.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Zen Planner | StudioOS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/mo | $0 free / $63 Run |
| Free plan | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI capabilities | ✗ | 12 included |
| Modern UI | ✗ | ✓ |
| QR check-in | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support response time | 24–48 hours | < 4 hours |
| Marketing automation | ✗ | Grow plan |
| Belt progression | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engagement scoring | ✗ | ✓ |
| Revenue cut from payments | ✗ | ✗ |
3 Reasons Gyms Switch
from Zen Planner
01
Dated Interface
Zen Planner's UI hasn't kept pace with modern expectations. Staff and members both notice. StudioOS is built on a modern stack with a clean, fast interface.
02
No AI Features
Zen Planner has no AI capabilities. No retention, no automation, no insights. StudioOS includes 12 AI capabilities starting on the Run plan.
03
Slow Support
Zen Planner support response times average 24-48 hours. StudioOS responds in under 4 hours during business days.
The Math
$432 saved per year
StudioOS Run at $63/mo vs Zen Planner at $99/mo
Plus AI capabilities, a free plan, no annual contract, and $0 taken from your member payments.