Head-to-head · Therapy Scheduling Software
Sessions Health vs Zanda
Sessions Health leads on 1 check, Zanda on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSessions Health · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceZanda · $19/mo
- Free planonly Sessions Health
- Free trialboth
Sessions Health scores higher on our rubric for therapy scheduling software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Sessions Health offers free plan; Zanda doesn't. Zanda is cheaper to start at $19/user/mo against $39/user/mo.
Sessions Health is the better fit for solo therapists wanting broad coverage and free access. Zanda is the better fit for solo practitioners needing affordable full scheduling.
- Sessions Health fits best
Solo therapists wanting broad coverage and free access
- Zanda fits best
Solo practitioners needing affordable full scheduling
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Side by side
| Feature | Sessions Health 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Zanda 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Therapy Scheduling Software | #3 in Therapy Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Solo therapists wanting broad coverage and free access | Solo practitioners needing affordable full scheduling |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39/user/mo | $19/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sessions Health 1/5 · Zanda 1/5 | ||
| Integrated telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Insurance claims | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Payment processing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Calendar sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile app coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Sessions Health is a browser-based electronic health record and practice-management platform for individual therapists and group mental-health practices. It brings scheduling, calendar synchronization, customizable email, SMS, and phone… Read the review → |
Zanda is cloud-based practice management software for solo clinicians, group practices, and multi-location health clinics. It combines appointment scheduling with a branded client portal, digital intake and consent forms, reminders,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sessions Health — where it wins
- Free plan covers core scheduling, documentation, portal, billing, and storage
- Includes forms, reminders, payments, claims, telehealth, and reporting
- Available on web, iOS, and Android with Google Calendar integration
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to three clients and one practitioner
- Only Google Calendar is listed as an integration
- The waitlist uses an internal-ID workflow rather than dedicated automation
Zanda — where it wins
- Starter includes booking, reminders, telehealth, intake, and payments
- Supports recurring, group, and waitlist-based appointment workflows
- Integrates with Zoom, Stripe, Xero, calendars, and Physitrack
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
- Starter is limited to 1 practitioner, 1 user, and 1,000 appointments
- Advanced scheduling and multiple locations require the $49 Growth plan
- Sessions Health9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad scheduling and practice platform with free access for one practitioner.
Try Sessions HealthFull verdict → - Zanda9.1/10 · 14-day trial
Affordable scheduling with intake, telehealth, payments, notes, and reporting.
Visit ZandaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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