Zen Planner Alternative
Zen Planner Charges Per Member. We Don't.
Every time you sign a new student, Zen Planner charges you more. House of Grapplers uses flat-rate pricing — $29/mo for Pro, no matter how many members you have. Plus you get belt tracking, lineage management, retention AI, and every feature a grappling academy needs. Zen Planner gives you none of that.
See how much you save at every size
50 Members
$159/mo
$29/mo
Save $130/mo
$1,560/yr
100 Members
$249/mo
$29/mo
Save $220/mo
$2,640/yr
200 Members
$399/mo
$29/mo
Save $370/mo
$4,440/yr
Feature-by-feature: Zen Planner vs House of Grapplers
| Feature | Zen Planner | House of Grapplers |
|---|---|---|
| Belt & Rank Tracking | ||
| Lineage Management | ||
| Gi vs No-Gi Scheduling | ||
| Curriculum Management | ||
| Competition Tracking | ||
| Retention AI & Churn Prediction | ||
| QR Check-in | ||
| Automated Billing | ||
| Class Scheduling | ||
| Community Feed | ||
| Free Tier Available | ||
| Flat-Rate Pricing | ||
| Pricing Model | Per member | Flat rate |
Why gyms leave Zen Planner
Your bill grows every time you sign a new student
Zen Planner charges per member. Sign 10 new students this month and your software bill goes up. House of Grapplers uses flat-rate pricing — $29/mo whether you have 30 students or 100.
Built for CrossFit, adapted for martial arts
Zen Planner was designed for CrossFit boxes and general fitness studios. There is no belt tracking, no lineage management, no curriculum tools, and no gi vs no-gi class types.
No retention intelligence for martial arts
Zen Planner tracks attendance but cannot identify the patterns that predict churn in martial arts — like a white belt skipping their third week or a blue belt dropping from 3x to 1x per week.
Penalizes growth instead of rewarding it
Most gym software should get cheaper per member as you grow. Zen Planner does the opposite — your cost per member stays the same or increases. At 200 members you are paying nearly $400/mo for basic scheduling.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zen Planner cost per member?+
Zen Planner uses per-member pricing that scales as your gym grows. At 50 members you’re looking at ~$149/mo, at 100 members ~$234/mo, and at 200 members ~$349/mo. The more successful your gym becomes, the more you pay. House of Grapplers uses flat-rate pricing — $29/mo for Pro regardless of member count.
Is Zen Planner good for BJJ?+
Zen Planner handles scheduling and billing well, but it was designed for CrossFit boxes and general fitness studios. It has no belt tracking, no curriculum management, no rank progression system, and no gig marketplace. BJJ academies end up using spreadsheets and workarounds for core features.
Can I import my data from Zen Planner?+
Yes. You can export your member list, billing data, and class schedule from Zen Planner and import it into House of Grapplers. Most gyms complete the migration in under 5 minutes. Our support team can assist with the transition at no extra cost.
What’s cheaper than Zen Planner for martial arts?+
House of Grapplers is significantly cheaper at every scale. Our free tier supports up to 25 members with full belt tracking. The Pro plan is $29/mo flat — no per-member fees. At 100 members, you’d save over $2,400/year compared to Zen Planner.
Does House of Grapplers charge per member?+
No. House of Grapplers uses flat-rate pricing. The free Starter tier supports 25 members, Pro ($29/mo) supports 100 members, and Academy ($59/mo) is unlimited. Your cost never increases just because you signed up more students.
Stop paying per member
No contracts. No per-member fees. Free tier forever. First 200 gyms get lifetime founder pricing at $19/mo.
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