Zen Planner Was Built for All Gyms. Kmura Was Built for BJJ.
Stop paying generic fitness software prices for a BJJ-specific problem.
Why Gyms Switch From Zen Planner
These are the frustrations we hear most from Zen Planner users.
| Zen Planner Problem | Kmura Solution |
|---|---|
Per-member pricing tiers — $99 to $289/mo as your membership grows (published pricing) | $150/mo per location — price never rises with headcount |
Complex pricing with multiple add-ons | $150/mo per location, all features included |
AI add-on (Engage) is for lead capture and chat — not churn prevention (per their site) | AI alerts identify at-risk students weekly |
Does not advertise Portuguese support (as of July 2026) | Entire platform in English & Brazilian Portuguese — owners, staff, and students |
Card-processing rates aren't publicly disclosed — reported merchant pricing runs ~2.99% + 45¢ per transaction | 2.6% + 30¢ per transaction, published up front |
Competitor claims based on each vendor's published pricing pages and documentation as of July 14, 2026, for informational purposes. Prices and features may change; we re-verify periodically.
Purpose-Built for the BJJ Academy Owner
Every feature designed around how BJJ academies actually work.
Where Kmura Excels
Built for BJJ
While Zen Planner serves all fitness businesses, Kmura is built specifically for BJJ academies with belt tracking, curriculum management, and BJJ-specific features.
Modern, Fast Interface
⌘K global search, QR check-in kiosks, and drag-and-drop scheduling keep your front desk moving. No clunky menus slowing your team down.
Simpler Pricing
Kmura offers straightforward pricing with no complex tiers or hidden fees. Zen Planner's pricing can be confusing with multiple add-ons.
Trusted By World Champions
“Switching CRMs is painful, but Kmura was worth the switch. My gym saves a ton of money on processing fees, the platform is easy to use, and the AI alerts made it way easier to manage our students, leads, and class schedule.”
Lucas Araujo
Alliance Key BiscayneMiami, USA
- 2x World No Gi Champion
- 3x PanAms No Gi Champion
- 3x Brazilian Nationals Champion
“Choosing Kmura when we opened our academy was a game changer. Starting a new BJJ school is a lot to juggle, and Kmura’s AI insights helped us manage inbound leads and convert them into paying students. Plus, the platform was incredibly intuitive to use.”
Vinicius Dos Reis
Jiu Jitsu CultureOttawa, Canada
- Mundial CBJJE Champion
- Miami Open IBJJF Champion
- ADCC Montreal Open Champion
“I now have 3 locations, and my old CRM was charging me more as my school continued to grow. Kmura saves me money, helps me efficiently manage my class schedules for all 3 locations, and provides AI insights that have helped me improve my student retention.”
“Switching CRMs is painful, but Kmura was worth the switch. My gym saves a ton of money on processing fees, the platform is easy to use, and the AI alerts made it way easier to manage our students, leads, and class schedule.”
Lucas Araujo
Alliance Key BiscayneMiami, USA
- 2x World No Gi Champion
- 3x PanAms No Gi Champion
- 3x Brazilian Nationals Champion
“Choosing Kmura when we opened our academy was a game changer. Starting a new BJJ school is a lot to juggle, and Kmura’s AI insights helped us manage inbound leads and convert them into paying students. Plus, the platform was incredibly intuitive to use.”
Vinicius Dos Reis
Jiu Jitsu CultureOttawa, Canada
- Mundial CBJJE Champion
- Miami Open IBJJF Champion
- ADCC Montreal Open Champion
“I now have 3 locations, and my old CRM was charging me more as my school continued to grow. Kmura saves me money, helps me efficiently manage my class schedules for all 3 locations, and provides AI insights that have helped me improve my student retention.”
$150 / month per location — Everything Included
Unlimited students, AI insights, full Portuguese support, lower processing fees, and priority support. No per-student fees. No contracts.
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Zen Planner alternatives for BJJ academies
If Zen Planner is not the right fit, these are the options worth shortlisting — and who each one actually suits.
Kmura
Built specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rather than adapted to it — belts, stripes, and a fully customizable curriculum are the data model, not a workaround. $150 a month flat per location with card processing at 2.6% + 30¢, a nightly AI review that flags at-risk students and pre-drafts the follow-up for your staff to send, the whole platform in English and Portuguese, and free white-glove migration.
Best for: BJJ academies that want software matching how they already run.
Kicksite
Martial-arts software since 2007, priced from $49 to $199 a month by active student count. Every feature is available at every tier, so you are not paying to unlock the basics as you grow.
Best for: Traditional martial-arts schools that want a long-established vendor.
Gymdesk
A generalist gym platform with genuine martial-arts roots, priced by member count from $75 to $200 a month. It also lets you bring your own payment processor instead of locking you to one, which is unusual in this category.
Best for: Schools wanting a polished generalist and control over processing.
BJJLink
BJJ-specific software with a technique library and LMS built in, on a $49 plan that adds a 1% service fee on billing or a $149 flat plan with no service fee. The technique library is a real differentiator if delivering curriculum content to students matters to you.
Best for: Academies that want a built-in technique library above all else.
See the full comparison of BJJ school management software
Competitor figures read from each vendor's own published pricing page on August 27, 2026. Prices and features change; verify before you buy.
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