Comparison
MatFlow vs Zen Planner
Zen Planner has been around for years and powers a lot of CrossFit boxes and martial arts schools. It is established gym-management software. MatFlow takes a different angle: free for students, a 30-day free trial for academies, and built specifically for jiu jitsu.
At a glance
| Feature | MatFlow | Zen Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 30-day trial, then $49/mo | From $99/mo (as of July 2026) |
| Built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Yes | Generic fitness and martial arts |
| Attendance tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Member billing and recurring payments | No | Yes |
| Class schedule and bookings | Yes | Yes |
| Waiver signing | Yes | Yes |
Pricing
MatFlow is free for students forever. Academies start with a 30-day free trial, then $49/mo (Basic) or $99/mo (Pro). No setup fees.
Zen Planner starts at $99 per month for its smallest tier (as of July 2026, per zenplanner.com/pricing-tiers) and climbs from there based on member count. Member and staff apps are included.
Who it is for
MatFlow is for jiu jitsu academies that want a modern, mobile-first system starting at $49 per month. Owners get the back office. Students get a real app.
Zen Planner is for established gyms that want deep reporting, retail, and POS integrations alongside member billing.
The biggest difference
Zen Planner is built for the gym owner first. MatFlow is built for the student first, and the gym back office is the natural extension. Same data, opposite starting point. Owners start with a 30-day free trial, and students never pay at all.
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