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Head-to-head · Medical Appointment Scheduling Software

Zanda vs Pabau

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Zanda #1 in Medical Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Zanda

Zanda leads on 0 checks, Pabau on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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

Zanda scores higher on our rubric for medical appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Zanda is the better fit for solo practitioners needing deep scheduling features. Pabau is the better fit for growing clinics needing multi-location management.

  • Zanda fits best

    Solo practitioners needing deep scheduling features

  • Pabau fits best

    Growing clinics needing multi-location management

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Side by side

Feature Zanda 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Pabau 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #1 in Medical Appointment Scheduling Software #5 in Medical Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Solo practitioners needing deep scheduling features Growing clinics needing multi-location management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Support Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 11 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zanda 6/6 · Pabau 6/6
Patient reminders ✓ ✓
Digital intake forms ✓ ✓
Telehealth ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Waitlist management ✓ ✓
Recurring appointments ✓ ✓
Specs
Included providers 1 providers Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, reminders, forms, telehealth, payments, and clinical notes
  • Starter includes unlimited clients and automatic appointment reminders
  • Growth adds unlimited appointments, waitlists, and multiple locations
  • Combines scheduling, records, forms, payments, telehealth, and reminders
  • Supports multi-location teams, waitlists, recurring appointments, and self-service booking
  • Connects with calendars, payments, accounting, telehealth, CRM, and prescription services
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • Starter is limited to 1 practitioner, 1 user, and 1,000 appointments
  • The public API is still in beta
  • No free plan is available
  • Plans are priced per user and per location
  • Solo is limited to 1 user
Our verdict

Zanda is cloud-based practice management software for health practices, supporting solo clinicians, group practices, and multi-location clinics. It brings together appointment scheduling, a branded client portal, digital forms, reminders,…

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Pabau is a practice management and appointment scheduling platform for healthcare providers, clinics, medical spas, and related practices. It brings appointment calendars, online booking, patient self-service, digital intake and consent…

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  1. ZandaMedical Appointment Scheduling Software 8.914-day trial
  2. PabauMedical Appointment Scheduling Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zanda — where it wins

    • Combines booking, reminders, forms, telehealth, payments, and clinical notes
    • Starter includes unlimited clients and automatic appointment reminders
    • Growth adds unlimited appointments, waitlists, and multiple locations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Starter is limited to 1 practitioner, 1 user, and 1,000 appointments
    • The public API is still in beta
  • Pabau — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, records, forms, payments, telehealth, and reminders
    • Supports multi-location teams, waitlists, recurring appointments, and self-service booking
    • Connects with calendars, payments, accounting, telehealth, CRM, and prescription services

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Plans are priced per user and per location
    • Solo is limited to 1 user
  • Zanda8.9/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad scheduling and practice-management suite for solo clinicians and growing clinics.

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  • Pabau8.3/10 · Paid

    Broad clinic scheduling and practice management, starting at $62 per user monthly.

    Visit PabauFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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