TheraNest vs. Zanda

The Best Alternative to TheraNest for Allied Health Practitioners

What's the difference between TheraNest and Zanda?

TheraNest and Zanda cover similar ground, but the differences matter. Zanda includes a free, customizable client portal, a built-in waitlist, and pricing based on practitioners, not client volume. If your practice is growing or you have a high share of infrequent clients, those gaps add up fast.

TheraNest vs Zanda: Top highlights

Free client portal with every account

Zanda's client portal is free for all accounts. TheraNest charges $6/month per additional clinician, with add-on fees for features like secure messaging.

With Zanda, clients can book appointments, view clinician availability, pay outstanding bills, and more, at no extra cost.

Integrations with Xero, Stripe, and Mailchimp

Zanda connects with Xero, Stripe, and Mailchimp. The Mailchimp integration lets you export your client list and send up to 12,000 automated emails per month at no extra cost.

TheraNest offers none of these integrations.

100+ free, customizable note templates

Zanda includes over 100 specialized templates at no charge, compared to just 12 from TheraNest. Every template is fully customizable: add text fields, checkboxes, image and anatomy charting, and more.

Waitlist to fill cancellations fast

Both platforms send automated reminders, but only Zanda has a built-in waitlist. When a spot opens, send an SMS to a shortlisted group of clients based on wait time, preferred clinician, and availability, all in a few clicks.

Practitioner-based pricing with no client limits

Zanda charges by the number of practitioners, not active clients. TheraNest's fees rise as your client count grows, which gets expensive for practices with many infrequent clients.

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 in one connected system.

44k+

Users

1.5M+

Invoices per month

1M+

Client notes a month

TheraNest vs Zanda: Side-by-side comparison*

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

Getting started

Zanda

TheraNest

Free trial

Money-back guarantee

Data import service

Comprehensive data import service, provided free of charge.

Guided data import included. Concierge migration available for a fee.

Scheduling & bookings

Calendar management

Color-coded appointment types. Appointment flags for pending, confirmed, canceled, arrived, and more.

Limited color coding. No appointment flags.

Online bookings

Bookings update the calendar automatically. Portal supports logo, header image, and brand colors. Set cancellation restrictions up to 7 days in advance.

Yes, but cannot restrict how far ahead clients book or limit free cancellation windows. Portal is not brandable.

Waitlist

Communication

SMS & email reminders

2-Way SMS chat

Clinical tools

Telehealth

Online forms

Build from scratch or choose from a library of fully customizable templates. Clients complete forms on any device; responses save directly to the client file. Supports clinic branding.

Build from scratch or use pre-built customizable templates. Clients can fill out, sign, and submit online.

Treatment notes

Over 100 specialized, fully customizable templates. Create as many as needed for different appointment types. Duplicate previous notes in one click.

12 templates with limited customization. The Wiley Practice Planner add-on offers slightly more options at an additional cost. Clinicians cannot view the full note edit history.

Practice Operations Manual

An in-platform library of 100+ policies and procedures, ready to use and easily adapted to your practice.

Payments & billing

Invoices & payments

Credit card processing

Payments can be collected at the time of online booking.

Clients cannot pay at the time of online booking.

Client management

Client management system

Reports & analytics

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

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What Practitioners Are Saying

Zanda is an excellent resource to have. It is very efficient for scheduling appointments, and it makes writing notes as easy as can be. Zanda makes billing and invoicing seamless. The automated appointment reminders are an excellent tool that Zanda incorporates. Overall, Zanda is a reliable and easy resource that I highly recommend and will continue to use in daily practice.

Wilson Thorpe

I came from a practice with admin staff who handled the billing, scheduling, and emails. When I started on my own, I didn't fully know what I was getting into Zanda met all of those needs.

Jo Anna Sena, Owner
Counselor

We have found Zanda to be an awesome addition to running our practice efficiently. From the easy to use interface to all the features you need to keep on top of invoicing and client appointments. There are always great updates to the features offered and the Zanda team are always open to suggestions for improvements.

Camille Folley

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

Zanda is I believe the best practice management software on the market. Also they are constantly looking to improve the service with new features and safe AI integration. Recommended!

Bjorn Ventris

Easier to keep track of everything as each client has an account, which you can use for SMS/email reminders, booking in, payments, templates to save time, etc.

Jamie V.

Professions we serve

Psychology

Designed for psychologists and clinical mental health professionals.

Zanda provides psychologists with secure, compliant tools to manage client records, simplify communication, and run remote sessions with ease.

Client Notes & Progress Tracking with optional AI integration
Client Portal
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Claiming & Billing

Counselling

Supporting counsellors, psychotherapists, therapists, and social workers.

Zanda provides counsellors with a secure and easy-to-use platform for efficient client management, enhanced communication, and impactful care.

Secure Client Notes with optional AI integration
Appointment Scheduling & Reminders
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Client Invoicing & Payments

Physiotherapy

Serving physiotherapists, and movement specialists.

Zanda helps physiotherapists zip through their to-do lists with time-saving tools for appointment management, clinical notes, and exercise programs.

Appointment Reminders & Online Scheduling
Clinical Notes Templates
Physitrack Integration

Speech Pathology

Supporting speech therapists, pathologists, and language specialists.

Zanda provides speech therapists with efficient tools for session management, assessments, and tracking client milestones.

Configurable Forms & Assessments
Group Session Coordination
Integrated Billing & Invoicing

Occupational Therapy

Efficient tools for occupational therapists and rehabilitation specialists.

Zanda helps practitioners stay on top of appointment management, client documentation, and billing with an all-in-one system that is easy to use.

User-Friendly Calendar & Bookings
Treatment Notes & Documentation
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Automated Invoicing & Payments

Allied Health

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

Zanda helps allied health professionals thrive with specialized tools to manage sessions, track progress, and process payments.

Clinical Notes & Templates
Group Session Management
Automated Invoicing

Osteopathy

The right tools for osteopaths and musculoskeletal health professionals.

Zanda makes practice management simple with flexible scheduling, secure documentation, and automated billing, ensuring smoother practice operations.

Multi-Location Calendar
Custom Notes & Body Charting
HIPAA-Compliant Zoom Telehealth & Client Portal
Integrated Invoicing & Payments

Social Work

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

Zanda provides client-centered tools for appointment coordination, documentation, and communication, ensuring smooth workflows and more effective support services.

One-Click Calendar Management
Access Notes from Anywhere
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Custom Forms & Invoicing

Massage Therapy

Practice management for massage therapists and bodywork practitioners.

Zanda makes it easy to organize appointments, track treatment progress, and handle billing for efficient practice operations.

Online Booking & Reminders
Custom Notes & Progress Tracking
Secure Client Management
Intuitive Invoicing & Payments

Chiropractic

Efficient tools for chiropractors and spinal health professionals.

Zanda helps chiropractors simplify patient management with easy scheduling, secure documentation, and hassle-free billing, all in one platform.

Drag-and-Drop Calendar
Custom Treatment Notes
HIPAA-Compliant Intake Forms
Integrated Invoicing & Payments

Mental Health

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

Zanda equips mental health practitioners with secure tools for client management, telehealth, documentation, insurance claiming, and documentation.

HIPAA-Compliant Zoom Telehealth
Custom Treatment Notes
Online Booking & Reminders

Podiatry

Supporting podiatrists and foot health specialists.

Zanda helps podiatrists stay organized with seamless appointment coordination, secure documentation, and integrated billing, keeping the focus on patient outcomes.

Intuitive Calendar & Bookings
Custom Treatment Notes
HIPAA-Compliant Zoom Telehealth
Flexible Invoicing & Payments

Nutrition

Practice management for nutritionists, dietitians, and wellness practitioners.

Zanda improves scheduling, documentation, and billing with tools built to support client progress and coordinate daily tasks.

Intuitive Calendar & Bookings
Custom Notes & Progress Tracking
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Flexible Invoicing & Payments

Naturopathy / Herbal Medicine

Simplified admin for naturopaths and holistic wellness practitioners.

Zanda helps naturopaths manage client appointments, records, and payments with ease, ensuring a well-organized workflow.

Drag-and-Drop Calendar
Custom Notes & Session Tracking
Client Portal & Telehealth
Integrated Invoicing & Payments

Homeopathy

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

Zanda simplifies practice management with easy scheduling, secure client records, and integrated billing, reducing admin work for a smoother workflow.

Flexible Calendar & Bookings
Custom Treatment Notes
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Automated Invoicing & Payments

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Simplified admin for acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners.

Zanda reduces admin workload and improves efficiency for holistic health practitioners with easy calendar management, secure documentation, and seamless billing.

User-Friendly Calendar & Bookings
Custom Treatment Notes
HIPAA-Compliant Zoom Telehealth
Integrated Invoicing & Payments

Personal Training

Supporting personal trainers, fitness coaches, and strength specialists.

Zanda includes streamlined scheduling, online payments, and secure client management.

Easy Scheduling & Automated Reminders
Configurable Note Templates
Client Portal & Zoom Integration
Invoicing & Payments

Limited Time: No Subscription Fees and 500 SMS Credits

Start your plan by September 30th to pay no subscription fees* until November and get 500 free SMS credits.

*For new users only. Some add-ons have additional costs. Dedicated numbers are required for US and Canadian practices.

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