Front Desk vs. Zanda
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Why practices look for a Front Desk alternative
Front Desk and Zanda both handle practice management, but the differences add up quickly. Zanda gives you more features at a lower price, with no setup fees, free online bookings, free Medicare integration, and a free data import. If you're on Front Desk and your costs are climbing, switching is easier than you think.
Front Desk vs Zanda: Top highlights
Free data import, no fees
Zanda provides a comprehensive data import service at no charge, including client details, appointments, notes, services, products, referrers, and financial information. It typically takes 24 to 48 hours. Front Desk charges an additional fee depending on what you want transferred.
No setup fees and lower ongoing costs
Zanda has no mandatory setup fee, no one-off costs for Medicare, and no add-on charge for online bookings. A single practitioner on Front Desk (Subscribe + Patient Booking Gateway + Medicare) can easily pay more than double the equivalent Zanda plan.
Cloud-based, access from anywhere
Zanda runs entirely in the browser. No software to install, no manual updates, and full access from any device. Front Desk requires installation via CD, and remote access options (WebPlus, Off-Site Hosting) cost extra.
Medicare integration included
Effective March 2022, Front Desk can no longer process Medicare claims. Zanda has a native Medicare integration at no extra charge, with no third-party middlemen and no additional fees.
Online bookings and payments included
Zanda includes the client booking portal with every account. Front Desk charges an additional monthly fee for its Patient Booking Gateway. Zanda also integrates with Stripe so clients can pay at the time of booking, something Front Desk cannot do.
See why health practices love Zanda
Zanda is purpose-built for allied health. Whether you're running a solo clinic or a multi-location practice, Zanda gives you everything you need to manage clients, notes, billing, and communications, without the limitations of add-on pricing.
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Front Desk vs Zanda: Side-by-side comparison*
Here's how Zanda and Front Desk compare across the features that matter most.
*This comparison article reflects information available as of April 2020.
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