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Head-to-head · Patient Management

PatientNow vs Power Diary

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score PatientNow #3 in Patient Management 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit PatientNow
Power Diary #7 in Patient Management 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Zanda

PatientNow leads on 0 checks, Power Diary on 0, and 6 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 scorePatientNow · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly Power Diary
  • Most featuresPower Diary · 5 of 6

PatientNow scores higher on our rubric for patient management: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs. Power Diary is the better fit for budget-conscious practices needing full functionality.

  • PatientNow fits best

    Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs

  • Power Diary fits best

    Budget-conscious practices needing full functionality

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Side by side

Feature PatientNow 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Power Diary 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Patient Management #7 in Patient Management
Best for Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs Budget-conscious practices needing full functionality
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $19/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 15 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PatientNow 1/6 · Power Diary 5/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Patient portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital intake forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Automated reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
  • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
  • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services
  • Combines booking, reminders, forms, telehealth, notes and billing
  • Starter includes 1,000 appointments and 100 GB file storage
  • Supports Xero, Stripe, Zoom, Google Calendar and other integrations
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
  • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
  • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows
  • Starter is limited to 1 practitioner and 1 user
  • Growth costs $49 monthly for the base plan
  • Telehealth is provided via Zoom rather than a separate built-in platform
Our verdict

PatientNow combines practice management and electronic medical records for aesthetic and wellness practices, including med spas, plastic surgery, dermatology, weight loss, IV therapy and wellness clinics. Its workflow spans online booking…

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Power Diary, now branded Zanda, is cloud practice-management software for allied-health and other health practices. It brings appointment scheduling, a client portal, digital forms, telehealth, clinical notes, billing, reminders and…

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  1. PatientNowPatient Management 8.7Pricing on request
  2. Power DiaryPatient Management 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
    • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
    • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
    • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
    • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows

  • Power Diary — where it wins

    • Combines booking, reminders, forms, telehealth, notes and billing
    • Starter includes 1,000 appointments and 100 GB file storage
    • Supports Xero, Stripe, Zoom, Google Calendar and other integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 1 practitioner and 1 user
    • Growth costs $49 monthly for the base plan
    • Telehealth is provided via Zoom rather than a separate built-in platform

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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