eSoft Planner

RATING:

4.4

(34)

About eSoft Planner

eSoft Planner is a cloud-based scheduling and business management software that helps sports facilities, swim clubs, music schools, and sewing/dance studios manage bookings, space renting, reservations, payments, and more. The platform offers a membership management module, which allows organizations to design custom plans with recurring billing and discounts, enabling clients to book lessons and classes via a self-service portal. eSoft Planner’s team management module allows businesses to handle schedules, tryouts, budgets, rosters, documentation, communication and other team activities. It offers a host of features such as automated billing, commission tracking, marketing tools, text and email notifications, role-based permissions and more. Additionally, administ...

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eSoft Planner Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4.5

Customer Support

5

Value for money

4.5

Functionality

4

Most Helpful Reviews for eSoft Planner

1 - 5 of 34 Reviews

David

Recreational Facilities and Services, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2024

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As good as you can get between a business and their client.

PROS

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CONS

Been with them for appox 10 years and still using them...If I had a problem, I would have been gone by now.

Vendor Response

Thank you, Dave, for being a valued eSoft Planner customer! We love to hear that you have enjoyed the software and our customer service team.

Replied May 2024

Jeff

Sports, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed February 2020

Definitely an Upgrade from Doing Things Manually

I went through the pain of having to manually transfer information from spreadsheets and never quite feeling like I had enough information to finish the job. eSoft keeps most information at hand, and changes are usually easy to make. They are very quick to respond to questions as well.

PROS

The ease of use as well as helping to keep continuity year-over-year, as well as the ability to keep up with technology.

CONS

The reporting can be a bit cumbersome, and it absolutely needs an "export all data" function. While we do not want to work only from spreadsheets, they have their own uses.

Reason for choosing eSoft Planner

The versatility of eSoft doesn't compare to TeamUnify, the latter being very specifically targeted and not easy to set up how we need it to be.

Reasons for switching to eSoft Planner

Because we wanted to automate the process from year-to-year as able, as well as to modernize our club's software.

Vendor Response

Thank you Jeff for being a valued eSoft Planner customer! We're so glad that you enjoy the easy-to-use software and our responsive customer support. We'll be rolling out an update soon to simplify reports allowing you to work from one report and configure it to meet your information and data needs.

Replied March 2020

JESSICA

Sports, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

2

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

2

Reviewed January 2024

Daily user

We are frustrated with the system. It certainly has potential, and the customer service has been great. However, at year 4 I feel like we shouldn't be in contact as much as we are. I have yet to see an update or new feature since we've come on board. We have started comparing other companies and realize there are some that charge half of what we are paying now with more features. If it wasn't for the patient staff, we would have made the move a long time ago.

PROS

The online booking function saves us time by allowing instructors and clients to set up times at their convenience.

CONS

Lack of coupon codes, refer a friend credts, promotional/marketing options are lacking. Email marketing should have more options to make the email more inviting. Memberships should begin on the first rental not when purchased. Teams option fails miserably. Too many issues for admins and clients. The system could use updating, it's not super user friendly. I'm constantly walking people through steps on how to use the most basic function. It's confusing and overwhelming for people who don't have time to navigate the system. We have teams who rent for long term practices, having a monthly calendar that is clean and shows precisely what is projected each month would save time when finding days/times for these teams. No gift certificate option. The add account balance is a good idea but fails when I can't go back and see why a balance was added...even though a note section is offered, I can't see it to look back on. Not being able to adjust reservations that I've made on admin side is frustrating. I should be able to edit times and notes. Instead, I have to delete and start over. When instructors add availability, they cannot see what is happening in the facility or by month. They complain that adding time is tedious.

Chris

Sports, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed April 2024

Why eSoft Planner

I have nothing but great things to say about my experience. They have a great product for the price and I would urge anyone getting into the sports facility business to use them.

PROS

From contact to set-up to implementation and use, there is no better company or people. They have been so helpful with everything, including working with the credit card processors. I highly recommend esoft planner. They don't try to upsell or sell you something you don't need. They tailor it to you and your business needs.

CONS

There are some nice to haves as far as functionality that I wouldn't mind being included in the eSoft system. But as far as value for the price, eSoft Planner is the way to go. They charge what they should for their product, not over priced, not under priced, but priced just right.

Reason for choosing eSoft Planner

eSoft had the best product for the price and the best onboarding plan I had seen. It was easy and seamless and they were there and available every step of the way.

Vendor Response

Thank you, Chris, for being a valued eSoft Planner customer! We're so glad to hear that you love our software and our amazing customer support team.

Replied April 2024

Danny

Sports, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed January 2024

Esoft planner

Our experience has been nothing short of amazing.

PROS

Esoft planner is the best scheduling system we have ever used. We totally love it.

CONS

We love everything about Esoftplanner from the program all the way to the support

Reason for choosing eSoft Planner

It does everything that we need and use

Reasons for switching to eSoft Planner

Because Esoft is better than everyone and user friendly and the customer service is totally awesome.

Vendor Response

Thank you, Danny, for being a valued eSoft Planner customer! We're so glad that you love our software and our amazing customer support team.

Replied January 2024