Shortcuts vs. Zen Planner

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Shortcuts
Score 5.9 out of 10
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Shortcuts Software offers their self-named Shortcuts software to spas and salons looking for an end-to-end business management platform catering to their particular needs, emphasizing appointments and bookings management, and featuring mobile guest and member self-service application, SMS appointment confirmation, and cash flow tracking with reporting, scalable to meet the needs to single or multi-site operations.N/A
Zen Planner
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Zen Planner is a comprehensive member management software for gyms, affiliate gyms, martial arts schools, MMA schools and fitness studios. The vendor says this solution provides everything necessary to turn the user’s passion into a successful business. With integrated payment processing and automated billing, a self-service Kiosk iPad App, an engaging Member App for Android and Apple devices, scheduling, automations, Advanced Workout Tracking, belt and skill tracking, site templates and…N/A
Pricing
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—Zen Planner offers straightforward, no-nonsense pricing plans for fitness businesses. Pricing is based off the number of active members your fitness business currently has. Pricing plans start at $75 a month. There are no contracts, startup fees or hidden fees, and key features like payment processing and workout tracking are included in the monthly plan.
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Small Businesses
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Score 8.2 out of 10
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Score 8.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Shortcuts Software
It can actually handle the dynamic slotting, being an organization which is extremely operations-heavy, it becomes essential to manage inventory at out hand to increase efficiency and cut-down unnecessary cost to bring-in profitability; and Shortcuts solves perfectly for that
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Daxko
I have used Zen Planner at 3 different Jujitsu schools. Every school that has used it, has had great success in keeping their attendance records straight for their students. This is great when promotions are coming up, or special seminars that need to reach everyone. I don't know that Zen Planner is a great product for places that don't need to communicate with their clients on a regular basis.
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Pros
Shortcuts Software
  • Optimize Operations
  • Reduce No-shows
  • Plan Inventory and Staff
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Daxko
  • Easy to use interface
  • Payment processing is easy for classes or for a small retail shop.
  • The free integrated mobile website is great for everyone to check out the calendar and even sign and pay from within it.
  • I can also send emails right from the platform when I need to connect with a student.
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Cons
Shortcuts Software
  • Shortcuts currently only provides expertise in salon and spa business, they can bring in expertise for different industries at hand
  • The flexibility for rescheduling and cancelling the pre-booked slots can be relooked at
  • Can offer additional features to the clients for a user-friendly UX
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Daxko
  • The only thing I would like to see, is the ability to see my entire attendance from the app. I can view it on the desktop though.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Daxko
No questions about that, I'm with Zen Planner for a while! They have everything I need and more.
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Alternatives Considered
Shortcuts Software
While Shortcuts has a more friendly UI, there are other vendors in the market that have developed their products in a way that suits user requirements from any industry. Shortcuts, in my opinion should look at expanding their use case to make it compatible for other industries as well
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Daxko
I have not used any product that are similar to Zen Planner in any way.
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Return on Investment
Shortcuts Software
  • Increased Margin
  • Reduced Costs
  • Increase in Efficiency
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Daxko
  • Saves me time in using a paper attendance record sheet.
  • Payments are automated, no need to request checks or payments from anyone. Emails are sent out if a payment fails.
  • I can keep track of 10, 20, 30, or even 50 students using this platform.
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ScreenShots

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Screenshot of Detailed Member InformationScreenshot of Instructor BiosScreenshot of Advanced Workout TrackingScreenshot of Retail Sales & Inventory ManagementScreenshot of Embedded SchedulesScreenshot of Quick Check-Ins