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Head-to-head · Therapy Scheduling Software

Zanda vs TheraNest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zanda #3 in Therapy Scheduling Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zanda
TheraNest #7 in Therapy Scheduling Software 8.7/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit TheraNest

Zanda leads on 0 checks, TheraNest on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZanda · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTheraNest · 5 of 5

Zanda scores higher on our rubric for therapy scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Zanda is the better fit for solo practitioners needing affordable full scheduling. TheraNest is the better fit for growing practices with multi-session scheduling.

  • Zanda fits best

    Solo practitioners needing affordable full scheduling

  • TheraNest fits best

    Growing practices with multi-session scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Zanda 9.1/10 Visit ↗ TheraNest 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in Therapy Scheduling Software #7 in Therapy Scheduling Software
Best for Solo practitioners needing affordable full scheduling Growing practices with multi-session scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo $319/user/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 21 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 21 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zanda 1/5 · TheraNest 5/5
Integrated telehealth ✓ ✓
Client portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Insurance claims Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Calendar sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile app coverage Not checked yet None
Our review
Pros
  • Starter includes booking, reminders, telehealth, intake, and payments
  • Supports recurring, group, and waitlist-based appointment workflows
  • Integrates with Zoom, Stripe, Xero, calendars, and Physitrack
  • Handles individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location sessions
  • Combines scheduling, portals, telehealth, payments, claims, forms, and reporting
  • Supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar synchronization
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • The product is web-only, with no mobile apps
  • Advanced billing and reminder automation require higher-tier plans
Our verdict

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,…

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TheraNest is a cloud-based EHR and practice management platform for therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and mental health practices. Its scheduling supports individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location…

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  1. ZandaTherapy Scheduling Software 9.114-day trial
  2. TheraNestTherapy Scheduling Software 8.721-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • TheraNest — where it wins

    • Handles individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location sessions
    • Combines scheduling, portals, telehealth, payments, claims, forms, and reporting
    • Supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The product is web-only, with no mobile apps
    • Advanced billing and reminder automation require higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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