Heard vs Zanda
Both score 7.5/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 7.5/10. Buy Heard if you hate bookkeeping and want someone else to handle your practice finances and taxes. Skip if you can handle QuickBooks yourself or if you thought this was practice management software — it's not.
Heard 
Zanda Rank
#13 of 41
Rank
#15 of 41
Features
1/18
Features
13/18
Starting at
$169/mo
Starting at
$19/mo
User reviews
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User reviews
4.7/5 (473)
What they cost
| Heard | Zanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $169 /mo | $19 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 14 days |
| Number of plans | 3 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Zanda looks cheaper at $19/month vs $169/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Heard wins
- Done-for-you monthly bookkeeping saves therapists the most hated admin task
- Tax prep and filing included — personal on Essential, business on Premium
- S corp election guidance that reportedly saves $5,000+/year in taxes
- Built specifically for therapy private practice finances, not generic accounting
Where Zanda wins
- Starts at $19/mo for solo practitioners, which is the cheapest entry point in allied health practice management
- 12-month money-back guarantee means you can commit for a year and still bail if it does not work out
- Customizable clinical note templates let physios, psychologists, and OTs each build their own workflows without workarounds
- Multi-location and room management included on the Growth plan, so expanding clinics do not need to upgrade to a separate tier
- BizzyAI scribe transcribes sessions and generates notes at $1/hour, cheaper than most AI documentation add-ons
Where Heard falls short
- NOT practice management software — handles finances only, not clinical work
- $169/mo is a lot when QuickBooks Self-Employed is $15/mo
- No G2 or Capterra reviews for independent comparison
- Premium at $255/mo needed if you're an S corp
Where Zanda falls short
- Starter plan caps you at 1,000 appointments, which a busy solo practitioner can hit in under a year
- SMS reminders cost extra at ~9 cents per message plus a $4.99/mo dedicated number fee, and those charges add up fast
- API is still in beta with early access only, so custom integrations are not production-ready yet
- Australian origin means insurance billing and clearinghouse integrations for US payers are limited compared to US-built competitors
Who is each product built for?
Heard
Target: 1-5 providers
Buy Heard if you hate bookkeeping and want someone else to handle your practice finances and taxes. Skip if you can handle QuickBooks yourself or if you thought this was practice management software — it's not.
Zanda
Target: 1-20 clinicians
Buy Zanda if you run an allied health clinic and want affordable, flexible practice management that handles multiple disciplines and locations. Skip if you need US insurance billing or a mature API for custom integrations.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Heard | Zanda |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Security | ||
| HIPAA compliant | ||
| Telehealth / video sessions | ||
| Secure messaging | ||
| Scheduling & Clients | ||
| Online scheduling | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Intake forms / assessments | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Clinical | ||
| Progress notes / documentation | ||
| Treatment plans | ||
| E-prescribing | ||
| Outcome measures / assessments | ||
| Billing & Payments | ||
| Insurance billing / claims | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Superbill generation | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Platform | ||
| Group practice support | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Integrations / API | ||
Common questions
Both score 7.5/10. Heard fits 1-5 providers, while Zanda fits 1-20 clinicians. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
Heard starts at $169/month. Zanda starts at $19/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Heard: No free trial. Zanda: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Heard covers 1 of 18 features we track. Zanda covers 13 of 18. Zanda has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Heard does not have a mobile app. Zanda does not have one either.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most healthcare practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Heard if...
Solo therapists in private practice who want someone else to handle bookkeeping and taxes
Pick Zanda if...
Allied health clinics that need flexible scheduling, customizable clinical notes, and multi-location support without paying per-seat enterprise prices.