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MindBody vs. Zanda

The Best MindBody Alternative for Allied Health Practitioners

Why practices look for a MindBody alternative

MindBody and Zanda are both practice management options, but for allied health clinics, the differences are significant. Zanda delivers more features at a lower price, with no lock-in contracts, a free booking link, online forms included with every plan, and integrated marketing. If you're on MindBody and paying for plan upgrades to unlock features that Zanda includes by default, it's worth taking a closer look.

MindBody vs Zanda: Top highlights

1

More affordable: features included, not gated

More affordable: features included, not gated

Zanda has four plans based on practitioner count, all with every feature included. MindBody's Starter plan costs more than three times a comparable Zanda plan and locks key features, such as two-way SMS, a website booking link, online payment processing, and email marketing, behind higher tiers that cost up to 8x more.

2

Online forms on every plan

Online forms on every plan

Zanda includes a full library of specialized, customizable online forms with every account at no extra cost. Forms auto-save to the client profile when returned, and you can apply your clinic branding. With MindBody, online forms require the Accelerate plan or higher.

3

Online bookings and payments with no plan upgrade required

Online bookings and payments with no plan upgrade required

Zanda's booking link can be added to your website and Facebook page at no extra cost, on any plan. Stripe integration for online payments is also included. With MindBody, the website booking link requires the Accelerate plan or an add-on fee, and payments carry a per-transaction processing fee.

4

Integrated marketing with every account

Integrated marketing with every account

Zanda includes automated bulk email and SMS campaigns at no added cost, plus a free Mailchimp integration. With MindBody, email marketing requires the Accelerate plan (5x the cost of Zanda), and SMS automation requires the Ultimate plan, nearly 8x the price.

5

No lock-in contracts

No lock-in contracts

Zanda runs month-to-month. Add or remove practitioners anytime, or cancel with no fees and no data export charges. MindBody requires a 12-month commitment with no early cancellation option.

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 paying extra to unlock the features that matter.

44k+

Users

1.5M+

Invoices per month

1M+

Client notes a month

MindBody vs Zanda: Side-by-side comparison*

Here's how Zanda and MindBody compare across the features that matter most.

Getting started
Zanda
MindBody
Free trial
14-day free trial with full access to all features, including SMS messaging.
No free trial. Demo only.
Money-back guarantee
Yes
No
Scheduling & bookings
Calendar management
Multiple appointment types with color coding. Appointment flags for booking status. Supports multiple locations and flexible recurring availability.
Yes
Online bookings
Included on every plan. Bookings update the calendar automatically. Brandable portal with logo, header image, and colors. Add the booking link to the website and Facebook.
Website booking link requires the Accelerate plan or an add-on fee. Cannot add a booking link to Facebook.
Waitlist
Yes
Yes
Communication
SMS & email reminders
Up to 3 SMS and email reminders per appointment with flexible timing. Responses automatically update the appointment status in the calendar.
Yes, but two-way SMS only on the Accelerate plan and above.
2-way SMS chat
Seamless two-way chat within the app. Messages are grouped into conversations.
No. Automated SMS marketing requires the Ultimate plan.
Clinical tools
Online forms
Included on every plan. Library of specialized, customizable templates or create your own. Responses auto-save to the client profile. Supports digital signatures and clinic branding.
Requires the Accelerate plan or higher.
Clinical notes
Over 100 specialized, fully customizable templates. Supports multiple choice, tick boxes, image and body charting with annotation. Unlimited templates. Duplicate previous notes and view full edit history.
Yes, but limited. Text progress notes and SOAP notes only. No templates, no tick boxes, radio buttons, or body charting with annotation.
Telehealth
Yes
Yes
Payments & billing
Invoices & payments
Fully integrated invoicing. Calendar alerts for outstanding payments. Block clients from booking when they have unsettled invoices. Integrates with Xero, Stripe, and Tyro.
Integrated invoicing and payments on all plans. All payments subject to a per-transaction processing fee.
Credit card processing
Stripe integration included. Accept payments at the time of online booking, during home visits, or via the client portal.
Integrated payment processing available. Pricing requires consultation with MindBody. Not available in all countries.
Client management
Client management system
Yes. Customizable staff permissions on all plans.
Custom staff permissions/restrictions require the Accelerate plan or above.
Reports & analytics
Yes
Yes
Support & onboarding
Data import service
Comprehensive data import service, free of charge.
Data conversion free of charge.
Practice Operations Manual
An in-platform library of 100+ policies and procedures, ready to use and easily adapted to your practice.
No

*This comparison article reflects information available as of April 2020.

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What Practitioners Are Saying

I have been using Zanda for 18 months now to run my massage and personal training businesses. I use it to keep client records and keeping my diary. The app is easy to use and has helped me progress my business to the next level.
Adam
Clients love the portal. They love to be able to go in there and book their own. It's great.
Belinda Scott, Owner
Bel Scott Counselling Pty Ltd
Easy to set up, I liked the forms templates which I customised to suit my private practice. I was able to create an automatic response, and a new client intake form is sent out automatically when a new client books. Plus it has an integrated payment system. So far I'm impressed with the intuitive way that it is set up. The help info online and customer support has exceeded my expectations so far.
Ann Cox
We have practitioners that have been able to open up one to two sessions per week. That's one to two hours per week that we've gone from spending on admin to being able to facilitate two more one-hour sessions.
Jenni Salisbury, Owner
Practice Management Administration & Support Service
I love the way we can integrate the practice manual. Also, the AI is great.
Karen-HHC
Zanda has allowed me to arrange bookings easily alongside my other job. It allows me to personalise client records so I have all the information that I need. I know everything is safe and secure with the system and I can generate invoices, emails and text messages easily.
Calluna Holistics

Professions we serve

Psychology

Designed for psychologists and clinical mental health professionals.

Counselling

Supporting counsellors, psychotherapists, therapists, and social workers.

Physiotherapy

Serving physiotherapists, and movement specialists.

Speech Pathology

Supporting speech therapists, pathologists, and language specialists.

Occupational Therapy

Efficient tools for occupational therapists and rehabilitation specialists.

Allied Health

Occupational therapists, homeopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, and more.

Osteopathy

The right tools for osteopaths and musculoskeletal health professionals.

Social Work

Designed for social workers, case managers, and behavioral health professionals.

Massage Therapy

Practice management for massage therapists and bodywork practitioners.

Chiropractic

Efficient tools for chiropractors and spinal health professionals.

Mental Health

Designed for therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

Podiatry

Supporting podiatrists and foot health specialists.

Nutrition

Practice management for nutritionists, dietitians, and wellness practitioners.

Naturopathy

Simplified admin for naturopaths and holistic wellness practitioners.

Homeopathy

All-in-one system for homeopaths and holistic health practitioners.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Simplified admin for acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners.

Personal Training

Supporting personal trainers, fitness coaches, and strength specialists.

Ready to Switch from MindBody?

Switching from MindBody is straightforward. Zanda offers certified ISO compliance, lower costs, full migration support, and functionality that works the way you do. Try it free and experience the best alternative to MindBody for allied health professionals who want more control and less admin in their day.

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