Head-to-head · Therapy Software
Zanda vs Foothold AWARDS
Zanda leads on 0 checks, Foothold AWARDS on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZanda · 8.9/10
- Free trialonly Zanda
- Most featuresZanda · 1 of 5
Zanda scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 8.9 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Zanda is the better fit for practices needing broad integrations and flexible workflows. Foothold AWARDS is the better fit for larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs.
- Zanda fits best
Practices needing broad integrations and flexible workflows
- Foothold AWARDS fits best
Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs
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Side by side
| Feature | Zanda 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Foothold AWARDS 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Therapy Software | #8 in Therapy Software |
| Best for | Practices needing broad integrations and flexible workflows | Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zanda 1/5 · Foothold AWARDS 0/5 | ||
| Telehealth | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Insurance billing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Appointment reminders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Clinical notes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zanda is cloud-based practice management software for solo clinicians and group health practices. It brings appointment calendars and online client booking together with digital intake forms, automated reminders, telehealth, client… Read the review → |
Foothold AWARDS is a web-based electronic health record and human services platform from Foothold Technology. It is designed for agencies serving behavioral health, developmental disabilities, supportive housing, homelessness, and related… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zanda — where it wins
- Combines booking, forms, telehealth, payments and clinical records
- Supports waitlists, recurring and group appointments, and multiple locations
- Connects with Xero, Stripe, calendars, Zoom, Medicare and NDIS
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to one practitioner
- Growth's $49 monthly price is a base plan with extra practitioner charges
- Practices needing only basic appointment booking may not need its wider toolkit
Foothold AWARDS — where it wins
- Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, referrals, and outcomes
- Integrated billing, electronic claims, scheduling, and custom reporting
- HIE, lab, and pharmacy interoperability with MFA and audit trails
Where it doesn't
- Contact-sales pricing requires a vendor conversation
- Browser-based access may not suit mobile-first teams
- Cloud deployment does not provide on-premises control
- Zanda8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad practice toolkit with a $19 monthly entry plan and workflows for larger teams.
Visit ZandaFull verdict → - Foothold AWARDS8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A configurable behavioral-health EHR for multi-program organizations managing complex care workflows.
Visit FootholdFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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