Head-to-head · Therapy Software
Zanda vs Owl Practice
Zanda leads on 0 checks, Owl Practice 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 · 8.4/10
Zanda scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 8.4 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Zanda is the better fit for practices needing broad integrations and flexible workflows. Owl Practice is the better fit for small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows.
- Zanda fits best
Practices needing broad integrations and flexible workflows
- Owl Practice fits best
Small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Zanda 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Owl Practice 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Therapy Software | #4 in Therapy Software |
| Best for | Practices needing broad integrations and flexible workflows | Small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Zanda 1/5 · Owl Practice 1/5 | ||
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | Not published | Not published |
| Insurance billing | Not published | Not published |
| Appointment reminders | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Clinical notes | Not published | Not published |
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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 → |
Owl Practice is a cloud-based practice management system for psychologists, social workers, therapists, and mental health clinics, with a focus on Canadian practices. It brings scheduling, online booking, rescheduling, cancellations,… 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
Owl Practice — where it wins
- Online booking, reminders, recurring visits, and waitlist management
- Forms, client portal, payments, telehealth, and clinical records in one system
- Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and iCal integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
- Web-only deployment limits native app options
- Support is not offered 24/7
- Zanda8.4/10 · From $19/mo · 14-day trial
A broad practice toolkit with a $19 monthly entry plan and workflows for larger teams.
Visit ZandaFull verdict → - Owl Practice7.4/10 · 14-day trial
A broad cloud workflow for small mental-health practices with paid plans and a 14-day trial.
Visit Owl PracticeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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