Zen Planner vs Walla

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Gym Management Software and The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.

The short answer

Zen Planner ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #11) for Gym owners managing members, billing, and access control / Boutique fitness studio owners managing classes, members, and billing. A reliable workhorse with strong billing and automation features.

At a glance

Zen PlannerWalla
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best Gym Management Software#11 / The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.97
Best forBalanced all-in-one for studiosThe modern workflow innovator
Pricing$$ ($121 to $315/mo)$$$ ($225 to $375/mo)
HQHighlands Ranch, USASan Diego, USA
Founded20062020

Zen Planner

A reliable workhorse with strong billing and automation features.

www.zenplanner.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Gym Management Software

Walla

An emerging disruptor focused on smart, conversion-driven workflows.

www.hellowalla.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software

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