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Head-to-head · Clinic Management Software

Zanda vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zanda #2 in Clinic Management Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Zanda
SimplePractice #8 in Clinic Management Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice

Zanda leads on 1 check, SimplePractice on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreZanda · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceZanda · $19/mo
  • Free trialboth

Zanda scores higher on our rubric for clinic management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Zanda is cheaper to start at $19/user/mo against $49/user/mo.

Zanda is the better fit for budget-conscious multidisciplinary practices. SimplePractice is the better fit for solo practices seeking straightforward practice management.

  • Zanda fits best

    Budget-conscious multidisciplinary practices

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo practices seeking straightforward practice management

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Side by side

Feature Zanda 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #2 in Clinic Management Software #8 in Clinic Management Software
Best for Budget-conscious multidisciplinary practices Solo practices seeking straightforward practice management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo (best) $49/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Zanda 1/6 · SimplePractice 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Electronic health records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Billing and claims Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines self-booking, reminders, forms, telehealth and payments
  • Growth adds waitlists, unlimited appointments and multiple locations
  • Integrates with tools including Xero, Stripe, Google Calendar and Zoom
  • Combines appointment requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring visits
  • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and online payments
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards
Cons
  • Starter is designed for one practitioner
  • Growth starts at $49 per month, with additional practitioner charges
  • There is no free plan
  • No free plan; paid monthly plans start at $49
  • Starter does not list secure messaging or a client waitlist
  • Additional clinicians on Plus incur a per-clinician fee
Our verdict

Zanda brings appointment scheduling and practice management together for solo clinicians and group health practices. Clients can book, reschedule or cancel online, complete digital forms, pay invoices and access telehealth through a client…

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SimplePractice combines electronic health records and practice-management tools for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrists. Scheduling, a…

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  1. ZandaClinic Management Software 8.814-day trial
  2. SimplePracticeClinic Management Software 8.230-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zanda — where it wins

    • Combines self-booking, reminders, forms, telehealth and payments
    • Growth adds waitlists, unlimited appointments and multiple locations
    • Integrates with tools including Xero, Stripe, Google Calendar and Zoom

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is designed for one practitioner
    • Growth starts at $49 per month, with additional practitioner charges
    • There is no free plan

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Combines appointment requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring visits
    • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and online payments
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid monthly plans start at $49
    • Starter does not list secure messaging or a client waitlist
    • Additional clinicians on Plus incur a per-clinician fee

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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