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metaFox.online vs. ZRM® Online Tool: picture work alone or together

The free ZRM® Online Tool takes one person, on their own, through the picture selection of the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®) by Maja Storch and Frank Krause, while in metaFox.online, coach and client work with pictures together.

Last checked: October 4, 2026

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Vision picture board in metaFox.online with chosen picture cards

Which one is for whom?

metaFox.online fits if

  • you are a coach who works with pictures and wants your client live on the same board.
  • you need more methods than picture cards, such as values and strengths cards, inner parts or the constellation board.
  • your work should stay saved so you can pick up where you left off in the next session.

ZRM® Online Tool fits if

  • you want to work on an issue of your own, alone and without an account.
  • you want to go through the original ZRM® process from picture selection to a new life approach, free and in six languages.
  • it matters to you that nothing is stored and that you take your result with you as a PDF.

metaFox.online and ZRM® Online Tool compared

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Comparison of metaFox.online and ZRM® Online Tool, last checked October 4, 2026
CriterionmetaFox.onlineZRM® Online Tool
Core idea
A room for coaching sessions: boards, method cards, a constellation board, session templates and client management.
Online tool by ISMZ GmbH for the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®) by Maja Storch and Frank Krause. It guides you step by step from picture selection through a basket of ideas to a new life approach, the basis for a motto goal.[1][2][3]
Built for
Coaches, consultants, psychologists, leaders and facilitators, for 1:1 and group sessions.
Individuals who want to find out what they need right now, or work on an issue of their own.[1]
Working at the same time
YesYes, coach and client work live on the same board.
NoNo live workspace for working together. The process is built for one person.[1]
Price
Pro: €39.95 per month plus VAT. 14-day free trial, no credit card.
Free. ISMZ makes the tool available free of charge.[1][4]
Client access
YesOne link, no account, nothing to install.
YesIn the browser, no account: choose a language and start the tool.[1][4]
Storage
YesEvery session is saved. The next appointment picks up where you left off.
NoAccording to ISMZ, the data is not stored and is not used for any other purpose.[1][4]
Result and export
YesA PDF of the session in one click, or the link to the board.
YesYes. At the end, "Save as PDF": new life approach, favorite ideas and thoughts.[1][5]
Methods and cards
YesPicture cards (open, deep pictures), values, strengths, emotions and beliefs cards, inner parts, a constellation board, Wheel of Life, scaling question and templates, one of them with picture work inspired by ZRM®.
PartlyThe ZRM® picture selection, open or for a specific issue, plus a basket of ideas for the chosen picture and sentence starters for the new life approach.[1]
Video call
YesBuilt into the board, right next to your workspace.
NoNo video call. The tool is a process for one person.[1]
Interface languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish.
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.[4]

Last checked: October 4, 2026. Facts about ZRM® Online Tool as stated on the vendor pages linked below. Prices may change.

Alone through a set flow, or together on one board?

A guided online tool takes one person step by step through a set flow. In metaFox.online, coach and client work together on one board, with video right next to it.

Guided solo flow compared with a joint sessionOn the left, one person going through four set steps one after another. On the right, a board with picture cards and figures, with coach and client on video beside it.Alone, step by step1. Choose a picture2. Collect ideas3. Phrase an attitude4. Save a PDFTogether on one boardCoachClient

One person goes through a set flow and ends with a result to take away.

Coach and client place and move cards together. The session stays saved.

When ZRM® Online Tool is the better choice

If you want to work on an issue alone, free and without an account, the ZRM® Online Tool is the better choice. It takes you through the original ZRM® picture selection all the way to a new life approach, in six languages.

According to ISMZ, it stores no data, and you take your result with you as a PDF. Coaches who work strictly with ZRM® can also give it to their clients as homework between two sessions.

Picture work together in metaFox.online

In metaFox.online, you guide the picture selection live: you ask the question, your client chooses, and you talk about it right on the board. For a whole session, there is the template "Reflection & Orientation for a New Phase", with picture work inspired by the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®) by Maja Storch and Frank Krause.

Board in a metaFox.online session: picture cards and sticky notes about an issue, numbered boards along the topWatch the walkthrough (7 min)
  1. 1

    Ask your question

    Open the picture cards, choose a set with open, deep pictures and ask your question, for example "Which picture describes your ideal outcome?"

  2. 2

    Your client chooses

    Your client sees the pictures on their own device and chooses at their own pace. The chosen cards appear on your board.

  3. 3

    Go deeper together

    You talk about the pictures and capture thoughts on notes next to them. Everything is saved, and your client gets the link to the board or a PDF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the ZRM® Online Tool and metaFox.online?

The ZRM® Online Tool by ISMZ GmbH takes one person, on their own, step by step from picture selection through a basket of ideas to a new life approach, following the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®) by Maja Storch and Frank Krause. metaFox.online is a room for coaching sessions where you and your client work live on one board with picture cards and other methods. Try the ZRM® Online Tool yourself and compare directly.

Are the ZRM® pictures available in metaFox.online?

No. metaFox.online has its own picture cards with open, deep pictures. The template "Reflection & Orientation for a New Phase" includes picture work inspired by the Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®) by Maja Storch and Frank Krause. metaFox.online is not affiliated with ISMZ GmbH.

Can I combine the two?

Yes, they complement each other. Your client goes through the ZRM® Online Tool alone between two sessions and brings their PDF. In your next session in metaFox.online, you talk about it and keep working on the board, for example with picture cards or values cards.

Is the ZRM® Online Tool available in English?

Yes. The ZRM® Online Tool is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. metaFox.online is available in English, German, French, Dutch and Spanish.

What does metaFox.online cost?

Pro costs €39.95 per month plus VAT. You can try it free for 14 days, no credit card. The ZRM® Online Tool is free.

Try metaFox.online free for 14 days

No credit card. Invite a client with a link and run your first session.

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Sources and method

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  1. https://www.zrm.ch/online-tool/de
  2. https://www.zrm.ch/rechtliches
  3. https://www.zrm.ch/impressum
  4. https://www.zrm.ch/zrm-online-tool
  5. https://www.zrm.ch/online-tool/en

ZRM® is a protected trademark of ISMZ GmbH, Zurich. The Zurich Resource Model (ZRM®) was developed by Maja Storch and Frank Krause. metaFox.online is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by ISMZ GmbH.