Zen Planner vs. Xplor Recreation

Looking for an Xplor Recreation 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 ensure your members stay loyal to your brand.

Fitness management software screenshots on devices.

Zen Planner vs. Xplor Recreation

Looking for an Xplor Recreation 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 ensure your members stay loyal to your brand.

Fitness management software screenshots on devices.

Zen Planner vs. Xplor Recreation

Looking for an Xplor Recreation 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 ensure your members stay loyal to your brand.

Fitness management software screenshots on devices.

Join Top Fitness Businesses Thriving with Zen Planner

See Why Top Brands Are Making the Switch to Zen Planner

Guided Success

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

Drive Growth with Insights

Use reporting tools to make informed decisions and boost your business.

Save More, Invest More

Our affordable solutions let you reinvest savings into your business for greater growth.

Track Member Workouts

Allow members to track their workouts keeping them more engaged outside of class.

Boost Leads & Member Engagement

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

Online fitness scheduling screenshot on device.
List of fitness management reports on device.
Financial desktop view on device.
Workout tracking dashboard on device.
Marketing automation campaign 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

Partnering with Zen Planner for our website and digital marketing strategy was the clear choice for Rhapsody Fitness from the start. Two years later, we are proud to be one of the fastest-growing gyms and fitness destinations for travelers in Charleston and attribute much of that success to working with Zen Planner. Collaborative, committed and creative, the Zen Planner Digital Marketing Team is a breeze to work with, awesomely responsive and always in our corner.

Alan Shaw

Co-Founder and Head Coach at Rhapsody Fitness

Gym member saving money.

Scalable Pricing to Match Your Growth

Zen Planner pricing is affordable than Xplor Recreation, offering a greater value that scales with your business. 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.

Pricing

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

Belt Tracking

Fitness gym members working out.
Fitness gym members working out.

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!

Member Management

Leverage Insights to Maximize Performance

Stay informed and take action quickly with industry-leading customizable reports, or choose from predefined options to track your business performance and goals.

  • 140 Pre-Built Reports

  • Customized or Predefined Reports

  • Simple Exports

  • Automated Notifications

  • Single & Multiple Location View

  • Share Reports Easily

  • Data, Chart & Graph Formats

Reporting & Dashboards

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

Boost Leads, Members and Community

Zen Planner Engage is the ultimate all-in-one solution for CRM, marketing, and member engagement, helping you automate outreach and maximize revenue.

  • Templated Websites

  • Lead Forms

  • Funnel Visibility

  • Blogs

  • 2-way Text & Email*

  • Facebook Messenger

  • Web Chat

  • Reputation Management

  • And more

Zen Planner Engage

Expand Your Business with Software Designed to Fit Your Needs

Save more to invest more in
scaling your business

Use reporting tools with actionable insights to grow.

Increase leads and keep your
members booking with you

Join Top Fitness Businesses Thriving with Zen Planner

See Why Top Brands Are Making the Switch to Zen Planner

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.

Drive Growth with Insights

Use reporting tools to make informed decisions and boost your business. 

Financial desktop view on device.

Save More, Invest More

Our affordable solutions let you reinvest savings into your business for greater growth. 

Workout tracking dashboard on device.

Track Member Workouts

Allow members to track their workouts keeping them more engaged outside of class. 

Marketing automation campaign dashboard on device.

Boost Leads & Member Engagement 

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

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

(On virtual classes) We saw that really boosted their confidence … Being at home in a secure environment, working with their parents one on one, they seemed to excel more in that situation than they did in our classroom.

Kimmer Sebesta-Yoo

Co-Owner/Manager/Instructor
at White Tiger Martial Arts

(On virtual classes) We saw that really boosted their confidence … Being at home in a secure environment, working with their parents one on one, they seemed to excel more in that situation than they did in our classroom.

Kimmer Sebesta-Yoo

Co-Owner/Manager/Instructor
at White Tiger Martial Arts

Gym member saving money.

Scalable Pricing to Match Your Growth

Zen Planner pricing is affordable than Xplor Recreation, offering a greater value that scales with your business. 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.

Pricing

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

Belt Tracking

Fitness gym members working out.

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!

Member Management

Fitness gym members working out.
Reporting and analytics dashboards.

Leverage Insights to Maximize Performance

Stay informed and take action quickly with industry-leading customizable reports, or choose from predefined options to track your business performance and goals.

  • 140 Pre-Built Reports

  • Customized or Predefined Reports

  • Simple Exports

  • Automated Notifications

  • Single & Multiple Location View

  • Share Reports Easily

  • Data, Chart & Graph Formats

Reporting & Dashboards

Boost Leads, Members and Community

Zen Planner Engage is the ultimate all-in-one solution for CRM, marketing, and member engagement, helping you automate outreach and maximize revenue.

  • Templated Websites

  • Lead Forms

  • Funnel Visibility

  • Blogs

  • 2-way Text & Email*

  • Facebook Messenger

  • Web Chat

  • Reputation Management

  • And more

Zen Planner Engage

Gym member engaging with mobile workout ads.

Expand Your Business with Software Designed to Fit Your Needs

Save more to invest more in
scaling your business

Use reporting tools with
actionable insights to grow.

Increase leads and keep your
members booking with you

Frequently Asked Questions

Xplor Recreation is a business management software designed for recreation centers, municipalities, and martial arts studios. It provides scheduling, member management, and payment processing features. 

Pros: 

  • Cloud-based member management 
  • Many customization options 
  • Supports a variety of businesses 

Cons: 

  • Slow customer support 
  • Higher costs 
  • Complex reporting 

One of the biggest disadvantages of Xplor Recreation, according to users, is its overly complex reporting system, which makes it difficult to extract key business insights. Many users note that the reporting feature lacks the customization options available in other parts of the platform. 

Xplor Recreation serves a variety of businesses, including recreation centers, swim schools, and martial arts studios. 

If you need a martial arts platform with built-in belt tracking, family memberships, and automation tools, Zen Planner is the better choice. Xplor Recreation is more suited for municipal recreation centers rather than specialized martial arts studios. 

Zen Planner was built with martial arts businesses in mind providing belt tracking, family-friendly memberships, and seamless automation to attract, engage, and retain members. In contrast, Xplor Recreation is a broader platform that lacks industry-specific features and has a steeper learning curve. 

Customers tell us that Zen Planner is easier for both staff and clients to use. Our personalized support helps them achieve their goals faster. Zen Planner is also more affordable, allowing customers to invest more in growth. Plus, we offer stronger reporting, prospect management, and automation tools were highlighted by customers to streamline operations. 

Zen Planner starts at just $99 per month, offering a full suite of business management tools. Xplor Recreation’s pricing is available upon request, and martial arts studios may pay more for essential tools that come standard with Zen Planner. 

Explore Zen Planner pricing. 

Switching to Zen Planner is seamless, thanks to our dedicated onboarding and migration support. Our implementation & customer success experts guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting your business operations.  

Zen Planner provides personalized training, data migration assistance, and ongoing resources to help you get up and running quickly—so you can start seeing the benefits of a fully integrated platform right away. 

With Zen Planner, you’re never on your own. Join our group success sessions for expert-led best practices, Q&A, and networking among peers, or get one-on-one business coaching for a personalized deep dive into your business. 

Zen Planner’s implementation and customer success team is committed to your long-term success, helping you optimize the platform so you can focus on growing your fitness business. 

Unlike Xplor Recreation, which serves a broad range of recreation businesses, Zen Planner was designed with martial arts at the core. Key advantages include: 

  • Belt and skill tracking – Built-in tools to manage student progress 
  • Family-friendly memberships – Easier sign-ups and billing for families 
  • Lower processing fees – More affordable for growing dojos 
  • Marketing automation – Attract and retain more students effortlessly 

Zen Planner was founded in 2006 by a martial arts school owner, ensuring that martial arts capabilities are a priority. Today, we continue to work with top martial arts organizations, including Duane Ludwig, Dave Kovar, and many Gracie Barra gyms. 

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