Comparison

Pike13 vs Zen Planner

No clear leader: Pike13 (48.7) and Zen Planner (45.7) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

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Pike1349
Zen Planner46
Score
vioscaleAI score
Pike1349 / 100high · 76%
Zen Planner46 / 100low · 8%
Pricing
Free tier
Pike13✗
Zen Planner–
Model
Zen Planner–
Price level
Pike13high
Zen Planner–
Starting price
Pike13$139
Zen Planner–
Transparent
Pike13✓
Zen Planner–
Integrations
Count
Pike1310
Zen Planner1
Security
Gdpr
Pike13✓
Zen Planner–
Pci
Pike13✓
Zen Planner–
Reliability
Status page
Pike13✓
Zen Planner–
Content
Faq
Pike137 items
Zen Planner–

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for fitness gym management. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Recurring monthly membership auto pay
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓
Group class scheduling and waitlist automation
Pike13✓
Zen Planner-
Barcode rfid gym access and self check in
Pike13✓
Zen Planner-
Instructor substitution and class payroll calc
Pike13✓
Zen Planner-
Integrated retail POS and inventory tracking
Pike13-
Zen Planner-
Workout tracking and member leaderboards wod
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓
Custom branded mobile app for members
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓
Classpass and third party aggregator sync
Pike13✓
Zen Planner-
Multi location franchise member roaming
Pike13✓
Zen Planner-
SOC2 type ii
Pike13-
Zen Planner-
PCI DSS payment gateway compliance
Pike13✓
Zen Planner-
Pricing model
Pike13Flat monthly
Zen Planner-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Pike13

A comprehensive platform that automates class scheduling, membership billing, check-in management, and client communication for fitness studios, tutoring centers, music schools, and similar service businesses. Includes client and staff mobile apps, automated payments, and integrations with third-party tools.

Independently observed

Zen Planner

A comprehensive gym management platform that automates membership billing, workout tracking, member engagement, and operational workflows while providing branded mobile apps for members.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Pike13

from $139/moSubscription7-day trial

From $139/month (annual) or $159/month (monthly). Free 7-day trial. Unlimited staff and clients on all plans.

  • Essential$139/month (billed annually) or $159/month (billed monthly)
    • Schedule Classes, Courses, and Appointments
    • Check-in Management for Memberships & Passes
    • Automated Waitlist Management
    • Automated Billing & Collections
    • Client App & Staff App
    • +2 more
  • Advanced$195/month (billed annually) or $225/month (billed monthly)
    • Schedule Classes, Courses, and Appointments
    • Check-in Management for Memberships & Passes
    • Automated Waitlist Management
    • Automated Billing & Collections
    • Client App & Staff App
    • +6 more
  • Premium$249/month (billed annually) or $286/month (billed monthly)
    • Schedule Classes, Courses, and Appointments
    • Check-in Management for Memberships & Passes
    • Automated Waitlist Management
    • Automated Billing & Collections
    • Client App & Staff App
    • +10 more
as of verify ↗

Zen Planner

Pricing not documented yet.

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓
iOS
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓
Android
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Pike13✓
Zen Planner✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Pike13

10 total
  • Zapier
  • ClassPass
  • Smartwaiver
  • MySkillChart
  • Perkville
  • LoopSpark
  • Wexer
  • QuickBooks
  • Zoom
  • HubSpot
Independently observed

Zen Planner

1 total
  • Infusionsoft
Independently observed
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Pike13 or Zen Planner: which one depends on you

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