Mindbody vs. Zen Planner
It’s one thing for Zen Planner to call its software “industry-leading.” It’s another to actually lead the industry for the last 20 years, like Mindbody has.
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Unrivaled live and premium support |
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The world’s largest consumer marketplace |
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The most extensive partner network |
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Built-in live streaming and on-demand video |
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Your own branded mobile app |
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Unsurpassed educational resources |
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With Mindbody, your software comes with a built-in community of clients ready to book with you. You get live streaming video that helps you create exceptional client experiences. And you get the best support. That’s why our customers choose us over Zen Planner.
Exclusive Features
More than just software. Leverage exclusive features to supercharge your studio.

Help more new clients find your classes on the Mindbody Marketplace, the largest network of fitness consumers in the world.

Personalize the way you work with 90+ preferred integrations—it’s your software, your way. Explore Mindbody Integrations.

Fitness & wellness lovers use the ClassPass app to find new classes and studios—meaning you’re plugged into a new stream of clients. We’re so sure you’ll make more money, we’ll prove it with the ClassPass Guarantee.
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Messenger[ai], our AI-powered assistant, makes sure you never miss another client. It texts back immediately after a missed call, books services, and answers questions.

Get quick funding to help your studio grow with Mindbody Capital. No applications, credit checks, or interest. Just hassle-free access to cash flow tailored to your business.
Game-changing growth levers for your fitness business

Create a branded app to strengthen client connection
More engagement. More exposure. More earning power. We’ll design a personalized app for your brand that elevates your member experience.

Self-check-in to save you time
No more long lines at the front desk. Members check themselves in with a tap and you get more time to give them the best experience at your studio or gym.
"Mindbody has been phenomenal and has so many more options for us."

Tanya Hill
Awaken Gym, Former ZenPlanner customer
Denver, Colorado
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Will Mindbody transfer my client data from my current system?
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Yes. Our Data Services team is ready to migrate all your client data into Mindbody during your onboarding and software training.
- Is it difficult to switch from Zen Planner to Mindbody?
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No. Transferring your data from Zen Planner is convenient—our dedicated conversions team streamlines the process to get you switched over.
- Can you tell me about Mindbody’s marketing features?
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Our Marketing Suite brings in more new clients and keeps them coming back by making your business findable and your services bookable from everywhere clients look for services like yours. We’ll help you put the best offer in front of the best clients at the best time, and help you stay connected with your clients via automated, personalized messages. When you get more exposure for your business, you get more customers, and your business grows. We’ll also place your business front and center in the Mindbody consumer app for no fee, which means you get exposure to the millions of fitness seekers who use the app.
- Is there any training for me as I switch from Zen Planner to Mindbody?
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Looking for a Zen Planner alternative should mean more than just getting new software. With Mindbody, it means you also get training and onboarding, so you're set up for success from the get-go. We also offer ongoing training and resources, including guides, blogs, webinars, and connection and collaboration with other business owners through the Mindbody One Community.
What our customers think about using Mindbody
Hear from businesses who chose Mindbody to power their everyday tasks, the incredible client experiences they provide, and their future growth.