TheraSoar vs. Zanda
Finding the Platform That Works for You
When comparing practice management platforms like TheraSoar and Zanda, it’s important to look beyond basic features and focus on long-term ease, flexibility, and therapist support.

This comparison guide will help you decide which platform better supports your therapy health practices.

Feature

Zanda

TheraSoar

Scheduling
Day, week, month & group views, color flags, wait-lists and practitioner/location filters
Smart calendar with color-coded views, client reminders, and therapist availability
Billing & Payments
Acknowledge invoice-template, tax/insurance-code and automation options
Transparent invoicing with flexible payment options and no hidden fees
AI-Powered Documentation
BizzyAI add-on transcribes sessions and drafts notes
Advanced AI helps quickly generate accurate session notes
Client Messaging
Built-in messaging, but lacks customization and continuity features
Integrated secure messaging system for continuous, therapist-client communication
Personalized Dashboard
The level of widget customization is moderate
Fully customizable dashboard for individual therapist workflows
Client Portal
Portal handles bookings, forms and document uploads
All-in-one, secure portal with full access to previous notes, upcoming sessions, and client info
Feedback Integration
Zanda posts monthly release notes and invites feature requests via its Ideas Hub
Therapist suggestions actively shape platform improvements
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Scheduling
Billing & Payments
AI-Powered Documentation
Client Messaging
All-in-One Client Portal
Feedback Integration
Scheduling
TheraSoar offers an intuitive and flexible scheduling system designed with the needs of therapists in mind. The calendar allows filtering by practitioner, or appointment type, making it easy to manage solo or group practices.

Zanda includes day, week, month & group views, color flags, wait-lists and practitioner/location filters; a minority of reviewers still find the UI busy.

Billing & Payments
With TheraSoar, billing and payments are streamlined through reminders, flexible invoicing, and support for various payment models. This ensures therapists spend less time managing finances and more time focusing on clients.

While Zanda includes basic billing tools, users often note that it lacks the depth and customization options found in more therapist-centric platforms.

TheraSoar excels at providing a simplified, user-first calendar system tailored to therapists.

AI-Powered Documentation
TheraSoar’s AI-powered documentation tools drastically cut down on note-taking time. Features like smart autofill, suggested phrasing, and customizable templates help therapists maintain detailed, professional records without the administrative burden.

Zanda’s BizzyAI add-on transcribes sessions and drafts notes; TheraSoar also advertises AI but has no third-party benchmarks yet.

Client Messaging
TheraSoar comes equipped with a secure and integrated messaging feature that supports seamless communication before and after sessions. This encourages continuity of care and helps therapists maintain strong client relationships.

Zanda includes messaging, but it lacks deeper customization and contextual threading, making ongoing conversations less streamlined.

All-in-One Client Portal
TheraSoar’s secure client portal provides therapists with complete access to past clinical notes, upcoming sessions, forms, and documentation, all in one place. This comprehensive setup enhances care continuity and record management.

Zanda's portal handles bookings, forms and document uploads.

Some users would like deeper document-sharing features, which is why TheraSoar is the better option.

Feedback Integration
TheraSoar actively welcomes therapist input to drive ongoing development. Whether it’s feature suggestions or workflow tweaks, user feedback directly shapes the platform’s evolution. This ensures that TheraSoar continually aligns with what therapists truly need.

Zanda posts monthly release notes and invites feature requests via its Ideas Hub

Advantages of TheraSoar
TheraSoar is built to grow with your practice. Whether you're a solo provider or managing a team of multidisciplinary professionals, it gives you the tools to deliver better care, automate routine tasks, and scale operations. Its strengths include:
Broad specialty support for physical therapy, nutrition, mental health, and more
Built-in AI tools and customization features that save time and improve accuracy
Always-on customer support and training so you're never left waiting for help
Client onboarding with a powerful form builder and consent builder
Support for mobile payments and avoiding payment errors
Responsive customer support that listens and improves with your feedback

Why TheraSoar is the Smarter Choice for Therapists

TheraSoar is purpose-built for therapists, offering an all-in-one platform that combines intuitive practice management with AI-assisted documentation, secure messaging, and resource-sharing tools—designed specifically to support clinical workflows. While Zanda includes essential practice management features, some users report an initial learning curve. In contrast, TheraSoar emphasizes ease of use, therapist-centered design, and streamlined onboarding. Clinicians comparing the two find TheraSoar’s therapist-first approach, simplified pricing, and tailored features more aligned with their day-to-day needs.


Switch to TheraSoar

TheraSoar’s commitment to simplicity, efficiency, and therapist-centric design means less time wrestling with tech and more time providing quality care. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your practice, TheraSoar offers the tools and support to help you thrive.

Make the switch today and see how TheraSoar can transform your practice management for the better.
Why Choose TheraSoar Over
Zanda
Zanda, formerly Power Diary, offers a sleek interface and essential tools, but therapists often find themselves limited by its rigid setup and lack of customization. TheraSoar, on the other hand, is designed with direct therapist feedback in mind, delivering a smart, scalable solution that grows with your practice and adapts to your needs.
AI-Powered Tools: Speed up documentation, reduce admin work, and get real-time support.
Paperless intakes and customizable intake forms
A secure client portal feature for communication and document sharing
Customizable note templates for progress notes and clinical documentation
Calendar sync with Google Calendar
Business scheduling for group practices and business hours customization
A platform that’s continuously updated to meet future practice demands
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for the right practice management solution? This FAQ answers common questions about how TheraSoar compares to other platforms like Zanda
How does pricing compare between TheraSoar and Zanda?

TheraSoar uses a simple per-user model: $8/user/month on the Growth Plan (billed annually) or $10/month with monthly billing, while the Pro Plan is $25/user/month.

Zanda’s pricing scales based on appointment volume and the number of added practitioners, not by client count.

While solo users benefits from Zanda’s low entry point, TheraSoar offers clearer and more predictable pricing for teams.

What makes TheraSoar stand out from other therapy EHRs?

TheraSoar combines broad specialty support, mobile accessibility, flexible pricing, 24/7 customer support, and AI-enhanced tools into one modern platform. It is built to scale with your practice, whether you're working solo or managing a full clinical team.

Make the switch to a platform that truly works with you. Try TheraSoar and feel the difference in clarity, customization, and clinical confidence.

Does Zanda and TheraSoar offers AI-assisted note-taking?

Yes, both platforms offer AI documentation tools. TheraSoar includes AI-assisted note suggestions at no extra cost as part of its clinical workflow. Zanda provides BizzyAI Scribe, which supports transcription and note summaries, but it is usage-based and billed at $1 per recorded hour, not included in standard pricing.

Which platform offers better practice analytics and reporting?

Both platforms offer strong reporting capabilities. TheraSoar includes customizable dashboards with clinical, financial, and engagement metrics. Zanda provides detailed practice reports, including financial trends, policy templates, and user activity. The depth is comparable, though Zanda’s emphasis skew more toward operational insights, while TheraSoar also highlights clinical performance.

How secure is client data storage and compliance?

Zanda is ISO 27001 certified, an internationally recognized standard that verifies strong data security and audit readiness.

TheraSoar uses encrypted storage, secure servers, and role-based permissions, and is actively pursuing formal HIPAA attestation, though it hasn’t completed external certification yet.TheraSoar provides 24/7 in-app chat support, helping users solve issues at any time.

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Make the smart move. Stop choosing between basic and outdated. Choose TheraSoar—the platform designed for providers who want to do more, grow faster, and work smarter.

Running a private practice comes with a wide range of administrative tasks, from handling appointment scheduling to managing intake forms and creating detailed treatment plans. Choosing the right practice management software can help behavioral health professionals, social workers, and mental health providers focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
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