Zanda

powerdiary.com
Project Management
1-2 Weeks

Practice management software that handles the busy work for you, so you can focus on what matters most

How to Replace Zanda

Overview

Zanda is an all-in-one practice management software designed for health practitioners across multiple disciplines. It provides secure, compliant tools for appointment scheduling, client management, billing, telehealth, and clinical documentation. The platform is ISO 27001-certified and HIPAA-compliant, helping practitioners streamline operations and reduce administrative burden.

Features

164 features across 23 categories

AI(3)

BizzyAI: InsightsAIPremium

Get powerful, AI-driven insights to take your practice to a new level. Create professional reports, letters and emails using information from client records

BizzyAI: RefineAI

Quickly create and refine clinical and admin notes based on your inputs – saving you time and energy

BizzyAI: ScribeAIPremium

Transcribe client sessions and instantly create notes in your personal style. Pay as you go for just $1 per transcription hour

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(1)

Communication Automations

Automated communication with clients and your team including new client intakes, pre/post appointment automations, invoicing automation and recalls

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(14)

Adjustable Invoice + Receipt Size

Select size to suit your needs and client preferences

Assign Invoice to 3rd Party

Assign client invoices to third parties such as their employer

Brandable Invoices

Customize your invoices/receipts with your logo and details

Custom Invoice Text Per Diary

Add custom text to display on invoices generated from each diary

De-identify Invoices

Opt to remove client name and identifying information from invoices

Edit Individual Charges

Edit charges for services and products provided for a specific appointment

Full or Partial Payments

Receipts display full or partial payments received

Include Additional Invoice Info

Add payment terms, bank details or custom message on invoices/receipts

Include Provider Number

Automatically includes provider number and other practitioner details

Medicare + Insurance Compliance

Automatically adds required information to all invoices

Print or Email Invoices

Invoices, receipts or statements can be printed or emailed to client or contact

Session Packs

Track sessions, hours, or money allocated to clients through referrals, prepaid service packs, and more

Single or Multiple Service Listing

List single or multiple services and products provided during appointment

Statements

Combine multiple invoices on to one Statement

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Client Management(10)

Client Admin Notes

Add administrative notes to client profiles for internal team reference

Custom Client Classifications

Setup and assign client classifications (e.g., weight loss, anxiety, life coaching)

Intuitive Client Search

Automatic search of client database as new appointment is created

Multiple Gender Options

Set your own custom gender options in addition to male, female, and other

Preferred Notice Periods

Override default settings and set client's preferred notice periods

Secure Client Database

Secure and protected database of all past and current clients

Unlimited Client Profiles

Create an unlimited quantity of client profiles for seamless management

Unlimited Contact Profiles

Create unlimited number of contact profiles to manage client appointments, documentation and communication

Unlimited Referrer Profiles

Create unlimited number of referrer profiles to manage client referrals

Unlimited Third Party Profiles

Create unlimited number of third-party profiles to manage third-party billing and communication

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Client Portal(13)

Accept New Clients

Allow new clients to instantly register and book appointments

Appointment Rules

Set new appointment rules (e.g., must book 12 hours in advance)

Brandable Portal

Add your logo or header image and set colours to match your image

Custom Cancellation Policy

Enforce custom cancellation policy (e.g., 24 hours notice required)

Custom Portal Terms & Conditions

Option to allow new clients to instantly register and book appointments

Custom Service Selection

Allow all or only some service types to be booked online

Embeddable Client Portal

Embed Client Portal directly into your website (optional)

Individual, Group, or Class Bookings

Enable bookings for individual appointments and groups/classes

New Client Registration

Set business hours on a per user or location basis

Own or Any Clinician Booking

Enable clients to book any clinician or only their usual provider

Personalised Portal Instructions

Display custom instructions to clients accessing your Client Portal

Portal Access Control

Control exactly what your clients can see and do

Unique Booking URL

Link your website to your Client Portal using your unique URL

Clinical(1)

Diagnosis Codes (ICD-10)

Utilize pre-set ICD-10 codes or create custom lists to record diagnoses, symptoms, and client encounter details

Clinical Notes(11)

Autosave

Autosaves as you type to prevent losing your work

Custom Note Templates

Include text areas, tick boxes, multiple choice, body charts, and diagrams

Customizable Note Templates

Full customization of note templates for specific practice needs

Duplicate Previous Note

Create a new note by duplicating a previous note

Edit Body Charts

Draw or annotate body charts within the session note

Print Client File

Print all notes for hard copy back up, or to supply to others when required

Progress Notes

Create, sign and lock notes with options to email or print

Quick Find Search Tool

Use the search function to locate notes containing specific content

Upload and Attach Files to Notes

Upload and attach files or documents to individual session notes

View and Write Mode

Simultaneously view any previous note while writing a new note

View Note History

Scroll through previous notes to quickly view client history

Communication(22)

Adjustable Notice Time

Automatically send reminders 1 to 7 days in advance

Adjustable Reminder Settings

Can be adjusted at a practice, client or individual appointment level

Auto Appointment Confirmation

Appointment status updated based on client replies

Auto Letter Writer

Generate letters with client or referrer information merged

Automated Event Reminders

Receive notifications for specific events (e.g., client birthdays, session expiration)

Back and Forth SMS Chat

Have real-time, back and forth SMS chat with clients

Bulk Communication Tools

Send bulk communications to multiple clients or contacts

Custom Reminder Content

Use default or write your own reminder message to match your needs

Customizable Communication Templates

Design your own custom templates for various types of communication including images, links, online forms, and documents

Early Weekend Reminders

Opt to send weekend appointment reminders on Friday instead

Email Reminders

Automated email reminders prior to appointment

Instant Booking Notifications

Send clients an immediate text or email when a new appointment is booked

Link Embedding

Email reminders can link to other resources, e.g. map, directions, fees

Merge Fields

Use merge fields to personalise your custom messages

Preferred Reminder Types

Override default settings and set the client's preferred reminder types

Ready to Use Communication Templates

Use customizable templates for SMS, email, and letters with ability to add images, links, online forms, and documents

Reminder Notes + History

View details of all reminders sent and text replies received

Secure Email Communication

Communicate with clients, contacts, referrers and third parties via email with unlimited messaging

Secure SMS Communication

Communicate via SMS with automated and manual texts with unlimited messaging

Set Client Recalls

Set client recalls and select a custom template to be sent

SMS Reminders

Automated text message reminders prior to appointment

Up to 3 Reminders

Automatically send up to three text or email reminders per appointment

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(3)

CCPA Compliance

CCPA compliant with measures to protect privacy of personal information of California residents

HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA compliant with policies and procedures to ensure privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information

PCI Compliance & Management

Stripe integration provides PCI Service Provider Level 1 certification, the highest under Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Data Management(4)

Archive or Delete Old Clients

Safely dispose of outdated client information and records

Basic Data Import

Import basic data from other systems

Comprehensive Data Import

Comprehensive data import capabilities for transferring from legacy systems

Permanent Practitioner Deletion

Securely purge all content from database forever

Documentation(3)

Configurable Operations Manual

Add new policies, edit the pre-written policies or archive or delete to suit your practice

Operations Manual In-App Access

Your operations manual is always available, wherever you or your team are working

Practice Operations Manual

Over 100 policies and procedures already prepared and ready to adapt for your practice

File Management(3)

Document Storage

Store digital files, notes, forms and communication records to client profiles with unlimited storage on Growth Plan

File Tagging

Organize and manage your file uploads with tagging system

File Uploads to Profiles

Upload digital files and documents directly to client profiles with tagging system for organization

Forms(12)

Automatic Form Responses Saving

Client form responses are automatically saved to their client record

Create PDF Files from Forms

Save the client's completed form as a PDF which can be emailed

Create Your Own Forms

Use text fields, multiple choice, yes/no options, and more to create custom forms

Form Branding

Add your clinic's logo to your online forms to leave a professional impression with clients

Form Submission Notifications

Automatically notify the primary practitioner and/or other team members when a form is submitted

Form Template Library

Start from library of preconfigured templates – then customise to suit your purposes

Multi-Device Form Completion

Clients can complete their form on a smart phone, tablet or computer

Multiple Form Templates

Set up as many Online Form Templates as you like to cover all aspects of your practice

Online Forms

Create custom forms to collect client information online

Paperless Intake Forms

Gather client information and digital signatures through online forms that automatically save to their profiles

Send Forms to Clients

Send forms to your clients by SMS or email – they receive a unique link to complete the form

Signature Collection

Include signature fields for your clients to sign (e.g., for consent forms)

Integrations(1)

Google Calendar Sync

Connect your Zanda calendar with your personal Google Calendar

Payments(6)

Accept Credit Card Payments

Require or give client option of paying at time of booking

Integrated Stripe Payments

Zanda integrates with Stripe for PCI Service Provider Level 1 certified payment processing

Multiple Payment Methods

Record cash, credit card, EFT, cheque, vouchers, and more

Online Payment Processing

Process credit card payments without a terminal

Online Payments for Telehealth

Take payments online for your telehealth sessions

Store and Process Credit Cards

Securely store and process client credit cards using Stripe integration for online prepayments and portal deposits

Practice Management(1)

Multiple Locations Support

Support for managing multiple practice locations with location-specific settings

Reporting(6)

Comprehensive Reports

Access comprehensive reporting on all aspects of practice operations

Configurable Reports

Over 26 configurable reports to track performance and make informed decisions

Create Client Reports

Generate reports on appointments, birthdays, client classifications, retention, memberships, and new/inactive clients

Generate System Reports

Generate reports on deleted appointments, inactive referrers, marketing campaigns, referrers, and session pack expiration

Maintain Financial Reports

Generate reports on accounts receivable, aged receivables, invoices created, and payments processed

Printable Appointments

Print a hard copy of your appointments for the day, week or a group view

Scheduling(28)

1 Click Management

Easily add, edit, customise or deactivate clinician calendars

Advanced Waitlist

Advanced waitlist with filters and export options for efficient management

Appointment Conflict Alert

Get an alert if a new appointment conflicts with an existing booking

Appointment Search Tool

Search tool to find upcoming appointments for specific clients

Appointment Warnings

Display visual warning flags on selected appointments

Availability Exception Rules

Add availability exceptions such as public holidays, staff meetings, etc.

Calendar Management

Appointment management with alerts, reminders, waitlisting, and calendar views

Client Appointments

Add individual appointments to online diary with automatic scheduling

Coloured Appointment Flags

Use custom flags to identify important appointment information

Custom Business Hours

Set business hours on a per user or location basis

Custom Calendar Design

Set custom colored backgrounds to indicate different locations

Custom Calendar Display Size

Easily customize calendar display size for optimal viewing

Custom Calendar Intervals

Set calendar intervals to suit your business (e.g., 15, 30, or 60 minutes)

Custom Display Order

Change order that practitioners are displayed on the main calendar page

Date Selector

Quickly navigate to any date in the past or future

Drag + Drop Ordering

Move appointments around and easily edit start and finish times

Group Appointments

Manage group appointments with multiple participants and streamlined invoicing

Multi-Location Practitioner Availability

Appointments automatically set to location based on practitioner availability

Multiple Availability Blocks

Add multiple start, finish and break times per day for flexible scheduling

Multiple Calendar Views

View calendar by daily, weekly, or group appointments

Multiple Locations

Automatically set locations for appointments based on availability

New Appointment Control

Block or allow new appointments to be created for individual clients

Personal Appointments

Schedule personal meetings and block personal time on calendar

Practitioner Scheduling

Schedule practitioners with availability management and roster creation

Quick Jump Navigation

Shortcut buttons to quickly jump ahead in your diary

Recurring Appointments

Set appointments to recur at required frequency (weekly, fortnightly, etc.)

Room and Resource Management

Schedule appointments and reserve rooms with various equipment items tied to specific locations

Waitlist

Record client preferences, add to waitlist, text availabilities and receive replies with advanced filters

Security(10)

24/7 System Monitoring

System is monitored 24/7 for security and stability

Activity Tracking

Track all user activities for security and audit purposes

Automatic Data Backup

Automatic data backup for disaster recovery and data protection

Complete Permission Control

Set granular permissions including available times only, payments processed, read-only access, sales view, and appointments only

ISO 27001 Certification

ISO 27001 certified system with stringent security protocols to safeguard against unauthorized access, data theft, and information corruption

Portal Privacy Protection

All other client details and appointments are hidden

Secure & Compliant Telehealth

End-to-end encryption and compliant with all health standards (including HIPAA)

Secure User Control

Activity tracking, add, edit, suspend, or delete users with unique access control and permissions

SSL Compliant

Compliant with all major international data protection laws and regulations including GDPR

Unique Access Control

Each user has unique usernames and passwords with customizable permissions

Task Management(1)

Client Tasks

Create automated or manual client tasks, assign them to users, and receive alerts when tasks are due

Telehealth(6)

Click & Connect

Clients just click a link to start the call – no downloads or logins required

Screen Sharing

Easily show your client your screen to demonstrate or discuss something

Telehealth Lite

No-cost telehealth option with basic features

Telehealth Plus+Premium

Upgrade option for telehealth with advanced features

Telehealth Video CallsPremium

Secure video calls that are simple for practitioner and client

Two In-App Telehealth Options

Select the telehealth solution that best suits your needs

Templates(1)

Notes and Forms Templates Library

Choose from dozens of pre-built clinical and admin note and form templates that can be used as-is or customized

User Management(4)

Add Practitioners

Add additional practitioners to your practice account at $19/$9.50 per month

Deactivated Practitioner Storage

Former staff can be deactivated with all information saved

Simultaneous Multiple User Access

Multiple users can access the system simultaneously

Unlimited Users

Add unlimited users to your practice account

Pricing

Starter Plan

$19/month ($9.50/month with 50% off for 6 months)
  • 1 Practitioner
  • 1,000 Appointment Limit
  • Unlimited Clients
  • Free and Paid Telehealth Options
  • 100GB File Storage
  • Automatic Appointment Reminders
  • Paperless Intake Forms
  • Ready-to-use Progress Notes
  • Integrated Billing
  • Client Booking Portal
  • Unlimited Email Communication
  • SMS Communication (with dedicated number)
  • Google Calendar Sync
  • Custom Note Templates
  • Basic Data Import

Growth Plan (Solo)

Popular
$49/month ($24.50/month with 50% off for 6 months)
  • 1 Practitioner
  • Unlimited Appointments
  • Unlimited Clients
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited File Storage
  • All Starter Plan Features
  • Practitioner Scheduling
  • Advanced Waitlist
  • Customizable Note Templates
  • Practice Operations Manual
  • Multiple Locations (1 Physical + 1 Telehealth)
  • Room and Resource Management
  • Free and Paid Telehealth Options
  • Automatic Appointment Reminders
  • Paperless Intake Forms
  • Integrated Billing
  • Client Booking Portal
  • Comprehensive Data Import
  • Chat, Email or Video Support

Growth Plan (Group)

Popular
$68/month for 1 practitioner + $19/month per additional ($34/month with 50% off offer)
  • Multiple Practitioners
  • Unlimited Appointments
  • Unlimited Clients
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited File Storage
  • Free and Paid Telehealth Options
  • Automatic Appointment Reminders
  • Paperless Intake Forms
  • Practitioner Scheduling
  • Advanced Waitlist
  • Ready-to-use Progress Notes
  • Customizable Note Templates
  • Integrated Billing
  • Client Booking Portal
  • Practice Operations Manual
  • Bulk Communication Tools
  • Multiple Locations
  • Room and Resources Management
  • Client Admin Notes
  • Comprehensive Reports
  • Comprehensive Data Import
  • Chat, Email or Video Support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Zanda

Monthly$19/mo
Yearly$228/yr
5-Year Total$1.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~25 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$228
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$684
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 164 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Zanda alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 164 features.

Buy Zanda

Better Value
Monthly cost$190/mo
3-year total$6,840
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$204,000
Maintenance$3,060/mo
3-year total$314,160
Dev time~17 months

Buying Zanda saves ~$307,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 164 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

Google CalendarMailChimpMedicare & DVAPhysitrackStripeTyroXeroZoom