Zen Planner vs Kicksite

Looking for a Kicksite Alternative with Advanced Belt Tracking and Marketing Tools to Fuel Growth?

Zen Planner’s all-in-one platform simplifies daily tasks and boosts revenue with features tailored to your school’s growth.

Fitness management software screenshots on devices.

Zen Planner vs Kicksite

Looking for a Kicksite Alternative with Advanced Belt Tracking and Marketing Tools to Fuel Growth?

Zen Planner’s all-in-one platform simplifies daily tasks and boosts revenue with features tailored to your school’s growth.

Fitness management software screenshots on devices.

Zen Planner vs Kicksite

Looking for a Kicksite Alternative with Advanced Belt Tracking and Marketing Tools to Fuel Growth?

Zen Planner’s all-in-one platform helps you simplify operations, maximize revenue and ensures your members stay loyal to your brand.

Fitness management software screenshots on devices.

Join Top Fitness Businesses Thriving with Zen Planner

Why Choose Zen Planner? See Why Top Brands Are Making the Switch

Guided Success

Get expert support from setup to growth and marketing with Zen Planner’s dedicated team.

Boost Leads & Engagement

Zen Planner Engage is your all-in-one solution for CRM, Marketing and Member Engagement.

Growth with Robust Data

Leverage powerful reporting tools to make smart, growth-focused decisions.

Track Student Progress

Simplified belt tracking and automatic test notifications keep your students moving forward.

Automate Your Payment Process

Streamline payments, recover lost revenue and offset costs with flex fees.

Customer service dashboard on device.
Marketing automation campaign dashboard on device.
List of fitness management reports on device.
Workout tracking dashboard on device.
Payment dashboard on device.

Zen Planner has freed up 25% of my time allowing me to focus on business growth and quadruple my business.

Jennifer Searles

Owner, The Works Personal Training Center

We spent 1 year assessing 19 different systems before settling on Zen Planner. It’s been really effective in making sure all of our schools are on the same page and helped us out massively with our POS and retail. It’s really saved us about 10-12 hours a week per location.

Dave Kovar

Kovar Martial Arts and Kovar Systems

Gym member saving money.

Scalable Pricing to Match Your Growth

Zen Planner delivers greater value than Kicksite with affordable pricing and a robust set of features to drive your success. From customer success and digital marketing services to Zen Planner’s Engage—your all-in-one solution for CRM, marketing and member engagement—you’ll have everything you need to thrive.

Join Top Fitness Businesses Thriving with Zen Planner

Why Choose Zen Planner? See Why Top Brands Are Making the Switch

Online fitness scheduling screenshot on device.

Guided Success

Get expert support from setup to growth and marketing with Zen Planner’s dedicated team.

List of fitness management reports on device.

Boost Leads & Engagement

Zen Planner Engage is your all-in-one solution for CRM, Marketing and Member Engagement.

Financial desktop view on device.

Growth with Robust Data

Leverage powerful reporting tools to make smart, growth-focused decisions.

Workout tracking dashboard on device.

Track Student Progress

Simplified belt tracking and automatic test notifications keep your students moving forward.

Marketing automation campaign dashboard on device.

Automate Your Payment Process

Streamline payments, recover lost revenue and offset costs with flex fees.

We spent 1 year assessing 19 different systems before settling on Zen Planner. It’s been really effective in making sure all of our schools are on the same page and helped us out massively with our POS and retail. It’s really saved us about 10-12 hours a week per location.

Dave Kovar

Kovar Martial Arts and Kovar Systems

We spent 1 year assessing 19 different systems before settling on Zen Planner. It’s been really effective in making sure all of our schools are on the same page and helped us out massively with our POS and retail. It’s really saved us about 10-12 hours a week per location.

Dave Kovar

Kovar Martial Arts and Kovar Systems

Gym member saving money.

Scalable Pricing to Match Your Growth

Zen Planner delivers greater value than Kicksite with affordable pricing and a robust set of features to drive your success. From customer success and digital marketing services to Zen Planner’s Engage—your all-in-one solution for CRM, marketing and member engagement—you’ll have everything you need to thrive.

Track Student Performance

Easily track and analyze student progress, reviewing their full belt history in real time. Stay organized and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

  • Enhanced Belt Tracking

  • Record Belt & Uniform Sizes

  • Automated Alerts for Test Readiness

  • Batch Upgrades

Fitness gym members working out.

Track Student Performance

Easily track and analyze student progress, reviewing their full belt history in real time. Stay organized and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

  • Enhanced Belt Tracking

  • Record Belt & Uniform Sizes

  • Automated Alerts for Test Readiness

  • Batch Upgrades

Fitness gym members working out.
Reporting and analytics dashboards.

Manage Students with Ease

Streamline the entire student experience – registration, billing communications and self-service – all in one place.

  • Online Scheduling

  • Automated Payments

  • Self-Service Check-ins

  • Track Student Attendance

  • Family Management

  • Mobile App, Including Curriculum Sharing

  • And, more!

Reporting and analytics dashboards.

Manage Students with Ease

Streamline the entire student experience – registration, billing communications and self-service – all in one place.

  • Online Scheduling

  • Automated Payments

  • Self-Service Check-ins

  • Track Student Attendance

  • Family Management

  • Mobile App, Including Curriculum Sharing

  • And, more!

Leverage Insights for Better Performance

Make informed decisions fast with customizable reports or predefined options to track key metrics. Stay on top of your business with real-time insights and automated notifications.

  • Customized or 140+ Predefined Reports

  • Easy Exports

  • Automated Alerts

  • Single & Multiple Location View

  • Easily Share Reports

Gym member engaging with mobile workout ads.

Leverage Insights for Better Performance

Make informed decisions fast with customizable reports or predefined options to track key metrics. Stay on top of your business with real-time insights and automated notifications.

  • Customized or 140+ Predefined Reports

  • Easy Exports

  • Automated Alerts

  • Single & Multiple Location View

  • Easily Share Reports

Gym member engaging with mobile workout ads.
Reporting and analytics dashboards.

Boost Leads, Students & Community

Zen Planner Engage is your all-in-one solution for CRM, marketing, and member engagement, automating outreach to drive growth and increase revenue. Build stronger relationships and enhance your brand with powerful tools for communication and reputation management.

  • Templated Websites

  • Lead Forms

  • Funnel Visibility

  • Blogs

  • 2-way Text & Email*

  • Facebook Messenger

  • Web Chat

  • Reputation Management

  • And more

Reporting and analytics dashboards.

Boost Leads, Students & Community

Zen Planner Engage is your all-in-one solution for CRM, marketing, and member engagement, automating outreach to drive growth and increase revenue. Build stronger relationships and enhance your brand with powerful tools for communication and reputation management.

  • Templated Websites

  • Lead Forms

  • Funnel Visibility

  • Blogs

  • 2-way Text & Email*

  • Facebook Messenger

  • Web Chat

  • Reputation Management

  • And more

Expand Your Business with Software Designed to Fit Your Needs

Receive expert
guidance from setup
to success.

Quickly track student
performance and
progress.

Use robust reporting
tools with actionable
insights and growth.

Increase leads and
keep students
engaged.

Expand Your Business with Software Designed to Fit Your Needs

Receive expert guidance from setup to success.

Quickly track student performance and progress.

Use reporting tools with
actionable insights to grow. 

Increase leads and keep your
members booking with you

Frequently Asked Questions

Kicksite is a software program that was created for martial arts schools. 

Pros:   

  • Affordability 
  • Martial arts focused 
  • Includes free texting 

Cons: 

  • Limited marketing tools and no digital marketing service 
  • Limited reporting capabilities 
  • Limited support hours 

Kicksite is mainly used by martial arts schools. 

Kicksite may work for new schools, but it lacks advanced features for growth. Zen Planner, on the other hand, automates daily tasks, helps you reach and convert more prospects, and offers a dedicated customer success team to support your goals. 

Zen Planner, originally built for martial arts schools, offers comprehensive features to support your growth. While Kicksite serves martial arts schools, it falls short in marketing capabilities and support to help your school truly thrive.

Kicksite starts at $49/month with basic features, but Zen Planner offers superior value at $99/month. Zen Planner includes 1:1 onboarding support, advanced appointment capabilities, comprehensive belt tracking and automated testing notifications, payment recovery service, enhanced reporting, and more sophisticated features to drive your business forward. 

Switching to Zen Planner from Kicksite  is seamless with our dedicated support team guiding you every step of the way. 

Starting at just $99 per month, Zen Planner Studio offers a better value than Mindbody, which starts at $169 per month. Plus, with Zen Planner Studio, you get a branded mobile app tailored to your business—instead of being just another listing in Mindbody’s crowded marketplace. 

With Zen Planner, you’ll never feel like you’re on your own. Our full onboarding support ensures you’re set up for success from day one. 

While Kicksite offers basic scheduling and member management, Zen Planner provides specialized features tailored to martial arts studios. Zen Planner includes industry-specific tools like belt and skill tracking, curriculum sharing, family management and advanced capabilities designed to support your growth. Although Kicksite has martial arts features, they aren’t as comprehensive. 

Founded in 2006 by a martial arts school owner, Zen Planner has deep roots in the industry. We continue to partner with leading names such as Duane Ludwig, Dave Kovar, and many Gracie Barra gyms, ensuring our features meet the needs of top martial arts schools. 

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