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Head-to-head · Therapy Scheduling Software

Halaxy vs TheraNest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Halaxy #1 in Therapy Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Halaxy
TheraNest #7 in Therapy Scheduling Software 8.7/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit TheraNest

Halaxy leads on 1 check, TheraNest on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHalaxy · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Halaxy
  • Free trialonly TheraNest
  • Most featuresTheraNest · 5 of 5

Halaxy scores higher on our rubric for therapy scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Halaxy offers free plan; TheraNest doesn't.

Halaxy is the better fit for practices seeking free scheduling with telehealth. TheraNest is the better fit for growing practices with multi-session scheduling.

  • Halaxy fits best

    Practices seeking free scheduling with telehealth

  • TheraNest fits best

    Growing practices with multi-session scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Halaxy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ TheraNest 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Therapy Scheduling Software #7 in Therapy Scheduling Software
Best for Practices seeking free scheduling with telehealth Growing practices with multi-session scheduling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $319/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 21 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Halaxy 1/5 · TheraNest 5/5
Integrated telehealth ✓ ✓
Client portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Insurance claims Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Calendar sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile app coverage Not checked yet None
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited practitioners, locations, and appointments
  • Combines scheduling, intake, telehealth, payments, and patient records
  • Integrates with Coviu, Zoom, Xero, QuickBooks, and healthcare networks
  • Handles individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location sessions
  • Combines scheduling, portals, telehealth, payments, claims, forms, and reporting
  • Supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar synchronization
Cons
  • SMS reminders and some features use credits or paid add-ons
  • Pricing varies by region and may include transaction fees
  • Broader clinical tools may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
  • No free plan is available
  • The product is web-only, with no mobile apps
  • Advanced billing and reminder automation require higher-tier plans
Our verdict

Halaxy is cloud-based practice management software for healthcare practitioners and practices. It combines appointment scheduling, online bookings, practitioner directories, patient intake, consent forms, clinical notes, telehealth,…

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TheraNest is a cloud-based EHR and practice management platform for therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and mental health practices. Its scheduling supports individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location…

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  1. HalaxyTherapy Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan
  2. TheraNestTherapy Scheduling Software 8.721-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Halaxy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited practitioners, locations, and appointments
    • Combines scheduling, intake, telehealth, payments, and patient records
    • Integrates with Coviu, Zoom, Xero, QuickBooks, and healthcare networks

    Where it doesn't

    • SMS reminders and some features use credits or paid add-ons
    • Pricing varies by region and may include transaction fees
    • Broader clinical tools may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices

  • TheraNest — where it wins

    • Handles individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location sessions
    • Combines scheduling, portals, telehealth, payments, claims, forms, and reporting
    • Supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The product is web-only, with no mobile apps
    • Advanced billing and reminder automation require higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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