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TherapyNotes vs Zanda: The Best Alternative to TherapyNotes for Allied Health Practitioners

Why users look for a TherapyNotes alternative

TherapyNotes is a solid starting point for some clinics. But as they add practitioners, manage higher client volumes, and refine their intake and booking processes, the limitations become harder to ignore. Manual reviews, lack of automation, and rising per-provider costs slow growing teams down. For many allied health practices, the priority shifts from simply having features to having software that supports how they actually work.

Zanda is the best alternative to TherapyNotes for practices that value flexibility without the complexity. Designed by practitioners, Zanda removes repetitive admin, connects workflows naturally, and supports both solo and group practices as they grow. With better support and transparent pricing, Zanda helps teams stay organized, responsive, and focused on care.

TherapyNotes vs Zanda: Top highlights

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Better value as your practice grows

Better value as your practice grows

Question your software costs and what you're getting in return. Many practices find that as their team expands, TherapyNotes becomes a significant expense, especially when workflows still require manual checks. When costs rise without a corresponding decrease in admin effort, your return on investment thins out fast.

Redirect your investment toward practice efficiency. Zanda delivers broader functionality at a more accessible price point for allied health teams. Automation across key admin tasks means fewer hours lost to busy work. With Zanda, you can stop overpaying for growth and have more time for clients.

2

Replace manual steps with automation

Replace manual steps with automation

Don't waste time managing processes that should run themselves. TherapyNotes limits how smoothly automation fits into daily workflows. Forms must be manually reviewed before data reaches the client file. And without custom workflow triggers, staff stay involved in tasks that should move forward automatically behind the scenes.

Zanda allows you to build automation workflows that move without intervention. Connect online forms, intake, and client records through automations designed for allied health practices. Information flows directly into the client profile the instant it's submitted. That means fewer handoffs, fewer errors, and admin work that runs itself in the background.

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Reduce no-shows and missed opportunities

Reduce no-shows and missed opportunities

Eliminate the unnecessary back-and-forth that comes with schedule changes. TherapyNotes doesn't support two-way SMS communication, so clients can't confirm, cancel, or reschedule directly via text. This forces the team to step in and manage simple updates, and without an integrated waitlist, canceled appointments can leave gaps in the schedule.

Choose a better way forward and manage appointments with Zanda. Clients can respond to SMS reminders to confirm, cancel, or reschedule bookings. Combined with built-in waitlist management, Zanda helps you fill openings faster, keeping calendars accurate and days running smoothly without extra admin.

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Practice Operations Manual

Practice Operations Manual

High-performing clinics are built on clear standards. Zanda includes a comprehensive Practice Operations Manual featuring over 100 configurable policies and procedures to support compliance, consistency, and risk management. Adapt the templates to your workflows, keep guidance accessible, and ensure everyone follows the same, well-defined processes.

Meet Zanda, practice management that fits allied health

Make the move from TherapyNotes with confidence. Zanda is an all-in-one practice management platform built specifically for allied health practices. It brings scheduling, clinical notes, billing, automation, and compliance tools into one connected system. Everything works together to reduce admin and support practices as they grow.

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TherapyNotes vs Zanda: What sets them apart*

Review key details before deciding. This comparison of Zanda and TherapyNotes outlines core features, automation gaps, and value considerations to help allied health practices choose the right platform.

Security
Zanda
TherapyNotes
Global Security Compliance with ISO 27001
Yes
No
Regional Security Compliance (eg HIPAA)
Yes
Yes
2FA Login
Yes
Yes
Customizable client data restrictions by user
Yes
Fixed, predefined sets of permissions
Pricing
Pricing Transparency
Simple, flat pricing with no hidden fees
Yes
Introductory Offer
50% off for 6 months
30 day free trial
Starter Plan for New Practices
Yes
No
Core functionality
AI Scribe
Yes
Yes
AI Note Refine
Yes
Yes
AI Letter Refine
Yes
No
Online self-scheduling in Client Portal
Yes
Clinicians need to manually confirm
Communication Automations
Yes, including New Client automation, Invoice automation, Pre-appointment, Post-appointment and Recall automation
No
Telehealth
Yes
Yes
Group Appointments (in-person or telehealth)
Yes
Yes
Automated SMS & Email Reminders
Yes
Yes
Bulk Messaging
Yes
No
2-way SMS chat
Yes
No
Online Intake Forms
Yes
Yes, requires manual review and approval.
Treatment Note Templates
Yes
Only 4, limited customization
Calendar Management
Yes
Yes
Waitlist Functionality
Yes
No
Automated Invoice & Payments
Yes
No
Integrated Online Payments
Yes
Yes
Reports & Analytics
Yes
Yes
Practice Dashboard
Yes
No
Specialty-specific Templates
Yes
No
Secure Document Storage
Yes
Yes
Session Packs
Yes
No
Learning & support
Customer Success Team Available 7 Days a week
Yes
Yes
Proprietary Academy to onboard all users quickly
Yes
No
Customizable Note & Communication Templates
Yes
Yes, limited communication templates
Free Data Import Service
Yes, including Client Details, Client Tasks, Appointments, Clinical & Admin Notes, Services, Products, Referrers and Referrals, Contacts, Communications, and more.
Limited to core client information
Practice Operations Manual
Yes
No
12-month Money Back Guarantee
Yes
No

*This comparison article reflects information available as of Dec 2025.

Compliance & security designed for healthcare

Protect patient data without added complexity. Zanda is a HIPAA-compliant TherapyNotes alternative that adheres to healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA and APP. With ISO 27001-certified security controls to help keep patient information secure, your practice can meet compliance requirements with confidence.

Rigorous Security Standards

We're dedicated to providing a safe digital environment that meets and often exceeds industry best practices and regulatory standards. Every step of our data migration process is designed to prevent unapproved access or data leakage.

Expertise Meets Security

Each data migration team member understands the sensitivity of the information they handle. They adhere to a strict code of conduct and follow rigorous security protocols to ensure the confidentiality and safety of your data.

Compliance

Zanda complies with global data protection standards, including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and Australia's Privacy Act. We align our data handling practices with these protocols, providing an extra layer of assurance about our commitment to data security.

Data Integrity

As we transfer your data, we work to maintain its accuracy and consistency. Post-migration, we conduct thorough quality checks to verify the integrity of the imported data.

Continuous Improvement

We believe in continuous improvement and adaptation. As technology evolves and new threats emerge, we adjust our security measures accordingly.

The Zanda Difference

When you make the move to Zanda, you're opting for a superior practice management system with unparalleled data security.

Seamless switching: support & onboarding

Make the transition from TherapyNotes without downtime. Zanda supports your move with guided onboarding, free data migration, and responsive support. Your practice stays up and running while systems, records, and workflows are set up correctly from the start.

Free data import service

Transfer your practice data securely and accurately. We'll take care of the import so nothing gets left behind.

Data Import

Personalized onboarding

Book a walkthrough with our team to get set up correctly. We'll tailor the process to fit your clinic's needs.

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Responsive support

Get help promptly from a team that understands allied healthcare. Our Customer Success Team is dedicated to helping your practice thrive.

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Zanda Academy

Learn at your own pace with step-by-step guides and videos. Get practical help with features, workflows, and time-saving tips.

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What Practitioners Are Saying

I'm building the ship while it's in the water. Zanda just runs really smoothly it makes the practice easy to run from day one.
Miki Skinner, Founder / Owner
Solo private practice
"95% of my notes are now done inside the session window. That's a huge amount of time I used to spend catching up on weekends and evenings.
Shalav, Solo Private Practice
Psychologist
Less note-taking while talking, so can focus more on the client.
Dr Kate Marsh
Invoices, automations for email sending, forms, appointment reminders, even a Practice Manual with policies that you can amend to suit your clinic.
Peter Mills
It has streamlined appointment management, reducing admin time and human error. The online practice manual ensures staff have quick access to policies and resources, supporting quality and consistency.
Sharan B.
We love Zanda, it has reduced no-shows. Made invoicing, reporting and management of the administration tasks so much easier. I wish I had found it for our practice from the get-go!!!
Aley Light

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Ready to switch from TherapyNotes? Try Zanda

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