Zanda
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Practice management software that handles the busy work for you, so you can focus on what matters most
How to Replace ZandaOverview
Features
164 features across 23 categories
AI(3)
Get powerful, AI-driven insights to take your practice to a new level. Create professional reports, letters and emails using information from client records
Quickly create and refine clinical and admin notes based on your inputs – saving you time and energy
Transcribe client sessions and instantly create notes in your personal style. Pay as you go for just $1 per transcription hour
Automation(1)
Automated communication with clients and your team including new client intakes, pre/post appointment automations, invoicing automation and recalls
Billing(14)
Select size to suit your needs and client preferences
Assign client invoices to third parties such as their employer
Customize your invoices/receipts with your logo and details
Add custom text to display on invoices generated from each diary
Opt to remove client name and identifying information from invoices
Edit charges for services and products provided for a specific appointment
Receipts display full or partial payments received
Add payment terms, bank details or custom message on invoices/receipts
Automatically includes provider number and other practitioner details
Automatically adds required information to all invoices
Invoices, receipts or statements can be printed or emailed to client or contact
Track sessions, hours, or money allocated to clients through referrals, prepaid service packs, and more
List single or multiple services and products provided during appointment
Combine multiple invoices on to one Statement
Client Management(10)
Add administrative notes to client profiles for internal team reference
Setup and assign client classifications (e.g., weight loss, anxiety, life coaching)
Automatic search of client database as new appointment is created
Set your own custom gender options in addition to male, female, and other
Override default settings and set client's preferred notice periods
Secure and protected database of all past and current clients
Create an unlimited quantity of client profiles for seamless management
Create unlimited number of contact profiles to manage client appointments, documentation and communication
Create unlimited number of referrer profiles to manage client referrals
Create unlimited number of third-party profiles to manage third-party billing and communication
Client Portal(13)
Allow new clients to instantly register and book appointments
Set new appointment rules (e.g., must book 12 hours in advance)
Add your logo or header image and set colours to match your image
Enforce custom cancellation policy (e.g., 24 hours notice required)
Option to allow new clients to instantly register and book appointments
Allow all or only some service types to be booked online
Embed Client Portal directly into your website (optional)
Enable bookings for individual appointments and groups/classes
Set business hours on a per user or location basis
Enable clients to book any clinician or only their usual provider
Display custom instructions to clients accessing your Client Portal
Control exactly what your clients can see and do
Link your website to your Client Portal using your unique URL
Clinical(1)
Utilize pre-set ICD-10 codes or create custom lists to record diagnoses, symptoms, and client encounter details
Clinical Notes(11)
Autosaves as you type to prevent losing your work
Include text areas, tick boxes, multiple choice, body charts, and diagrams
Full customization of note templates for specific practice needs
Create a new note by duplicating a previous note
Draw or annotate body charts within the session note
Print all notes for hard copy back up, or to supply to others when required
Create, sign and lock notes with options to email or print
Use the search function to locate notes containing specific content
Upload and attach files or documents to individual session notes
Simultaneously view any previous note while writing a new note
Scroll through previous notes to quickly view client history
Communication(22)
Automatically send reminders 1 to 7 days in advance
Can be adjusted at a practice, client or individual appointment level
Appointment status updated based on client replies
Generate letters with client or referrer information merged
Receive notifications for specific events (e.g., client birthdays, session expiration)
Have real-time, back and forth SMS chat with clients
Send bulk communications to multiple clients or contacts
Use default or write your own reminder message to match your needs
Design your own custom templates for various types of communication including images, links, online forms, and documents
Opt to send weekend appointment reminders on Friday instead
Automated email reminders prior to appointment
Send clients an immediate text or email when a new appointment is booked
Email reminders can link to other resources, e.g. map, directions, fees
Use merge fields to personalise your custom messages
Override default settings and set the client's preferred reminder types
Use customizable templates for SMS, email, and letters with ability to add images, links, online forms, and documents
View details of all reminders sent and text replies received
Communicate with clients, contacts, referrers and third parties via email with unlimited messaging
Communicate via SMS with automated and manual texts with unlimited messaging
Set client recalls and select a custom template to be sent
Automated text message reminders prior to appointment
Automatically send up to three text or email reminders per appointment
Compliance(3)
CCPA compliant with measures to protect privacy of personal information of California residents
HIPAA compliant with policies and procedures to ensure privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information
Stripe integration provides PCI Service Provider Level 1 certification, the highest under Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Data Management(4)
Safely dispose of outdated client information and records
Import basic data from other systems
Comprehensive data import capabilities for transferring from legacy systems
Securely purge all content from database forever
Documentation(3)
Add new policies, edit the pre-written policies or archive or delete to suit your practice
Your operations manual is always available, wherever you or your team are working
Over 100 policies and procedures already prepared and ready to adapt for your practice
File Management(3)
Store digital files, notes, forms and communication records to client profiles with unlimited storage on Growth Plan
Organize and manage your file uploads with tagging system
Upload digital files and documents directly to client profiles with tagging system for organization
Forms(12)
Client form responses are automatically saved to their client record
Save the client's completed form as a PDF which can be emailed
Use text fields, multiple choice, yes/no options, and more to create custom forms
Add your clinic's logo to your online forms to leave a professional impression with clients
Automatically notify the primary practitioner and/or other team members when a form is submitted
Start from library of preconfigured templates – then customise to suit your purposes
Clients can complete their form on a smart phone, tablet or computer
Set up as many Online Form Templates as you like to cover all aspects of your practice
Create custom forms to collect client information online
Gather client information and digital signatures through online forms that automatically save to their profiles
Send forms to your clients by SMS or email – they receive a unique link to complete the form
Include signature fields for your clients to sign (e.g., for consent forms)
Integrations(1)
Connect your Zanda calendar with your personal Google Calendar
Payments(6)
Require or give client option of paying at time of booking
Zanda integrates with Stripe for PCI Service Provider Level 1 certified payment processing
Record cash, credit card, EFT, cheque, vouchers, and more
Process credit card payments without a terminal
Take payments online for your telehealth sessions
Securely store and process client credit cards using Stripe integration for online prepayments and portal deposits
Practice Management(1)
Support for managing multiple practice locations with location-specific settings
Reporting(6)
Access comprehensive reporting on all aspects of practice operations
Over 26 configurable reports to track performance and make informed decisions
Generate reports on appointments, birthdays, client classifications, retention, memberships, and new/inactive clients
Generate reports on deleted appointments, inactive referrers, marketing campaigns, referrers, and session pack expiration
Generate reports on accounts receivable, aged receivables, invoices created, and payments processed
Print a hard copy of your appointments for the day, week or a group view
Scheduling(28)
Easily add, edit, customise or deactivate clinician calendars
Advanced waitlist with filters and export options for efficient management
Get an alert if a new appointment conflicts with an existing booking
Search tool to find upcoming appointments for specific clients
Display visual warning flags on selected appointments
Add availability exceptions such as public holidays, staff meetings, etc.
Appointment management with alerts, reminders, waitlisting, and calendar views
Add individual appointments to online diary with automatic scheduling
Use custom flags to identify important appointment information
Set business hours on a per user or location basis
Set custom colored backgrounds to indicate different locations
Easily customize calendar display size for optimal viewing
Set calendar intervals to suit your business (e.g., 15, 30, or 60 minutes)
Change order that practitioners are displayed on the main calendar page
Quickly navigate to any date in the past or future
Move appointments around and easily edit start and finish times
Manage group appointments with multiple participants and streamlined invoicing
Appointments automatically set to location based on practitioner availability
Add multiple start, finish and break times per day for flexible scheduling
View calendar by daily, weekly, or group appointments
Automatically set locations for appointments based on availability
Block or allow new appointments to be created for individual clients
Schedule personal meetings and block personal time on calendar
Schedule practitioners with availability management and roster creation
Shortcut buttons to quickly jump ahead in your diary
Set appointments to recur at required frequency (weekly, fortnightly, etc.)
Schedule appointments and reserve rooms with various equipment items tied to specific locations
Record client preferences, add to waitlist, text availabilities and receive replies with advanced filters
Security(10)
System is monitored 24/7 for security and stability
Track all user activities for security and audit purposes
Automatic data backup for disaster recovery and data protection
Set granular permissions including available times only, payments processed, read-only access, sales view, and appointments only
ISO 27001 certified system with stringent security protocols to safeguard against unauthorized access, data theft, and information corruption
All other client details and appointments are hidden
End-to-end encryption and compliant with all health standards (including HIPAA)
Activity tracking, add, edit, suspend, or delete users with unique access control and permissions
Compliant with all major international data protection laws and regulations including GDPR
Each user has unique usernames and passwords with customizable permissions
Task Management(1)
Create automated or manual client tasks, assign them to users, and receive alerts when tasks are due
Telehealth(6)
Clients just click a link to start the call – no downloads or logins required
Easily show your client your screen to demonstrate or discuss something
No-cost telehealth option with basic features
Upgrade option for telehealth with advanced features
Secure video calls that are simple for practitioner and client
Select the telehealth solution that best suits your needs
Templates(1)
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 additional practitioners to your practice account at $19/$9.50 per month
Former staff can be deactivated with all information saved
Multiple users can access the system simultaneously
Add unlimited users to your practice account
Pricing
Starter Plan
- ✓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- ✓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- ✓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
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Integrations
8 known integrations