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Should I use Powerdiary (now Zanda)?

A Fresh Look for Your Zanda Calendar - powerdiary.com

· 3 days ago

Solo and small health practices buy this for calendars, client records, notes, invoicing, and reminders in one tool from $10 monthly. Hospitals, non-healthcare businesses, and email-heavy teams use other software.

Confidence

High. Based on 20 public sources

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

from $10/mo

Starter

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Three higher fixed plansnot published in sources

Best for

  • Solo health practitioners
  • Therapists in private practice
  • Small allied health clinics
  • Group practices across locations

Not for

  • Hospitals and large health networks
  • Non-healthcare businesses wanting simple booking
  • Teams needing strong email features (emailing is limited)
  • Clinics that cannot absorb per-SMS fees

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

High SMS fees: reminders and replies bill on top of every plan.

medium

Stripe is the only card processor, so Stripe fees and availability apply.

low

Zanda keeps your records after you leave; confirm export and retention terms first.

low

Plan on onboarding time; early setup has a steep curve.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Calendar is the home page, so bookings stay front and center.
  • Users praise responsive and helpful customer support.
  • Client portal, invoicing, clinical notes, and automations come included.
  • HIPAA compliant and ISO 27001 certified.
  • Handles solo and group practices in one system.

Cons

  • SMS messages cost extra beyond plan price.
  • Email functionality is limited.
  • Only Stripe handles credit card payments.
  • Steep learning curve at the beginning.

Sources & method

- 11 sources - HIPAA compliant, passed a Prescient Security audit, and holds ISO 27001 certification.

official x1review x7security x2news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • from $10/mo

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Low entry price, SMS costs add up
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Easy daily use, steep initial learning curve
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Calendar, notes, invoicing, portal, automations, reports
  • Support quality: 5/5. Users consistently praise responsive, helpful support
  • Security posture: 5/5. ISO 27001 certified, passed HIPAA audit
  • 4/5 Trustpilot rating 557 reviews
  • 4.5/5 G2 rating Users praise support
  • $10/mo Starting price Cheapest published plan
  • ISO 27001 Security Plus passed HIPAA audit

Pricing

Starter

from $10/mo

  • Per-practitioner pricing
  • Calendar, bookings, client records
  • SMS billed extra

Three higher fixed plans

not published in sources

  • Four fixed plans total
  • Scale by practitioner count

Security

HIPAA compliant, passed a Prescient Security audit, and holds ISO 27001 certification.

What users say

Users across Trustpilot, G2, and Capterra call it organised, easy, and well supported, with SMS costs the main complaint.

“I love how Zanda keeps me organised, I used to spend so much time messaging client”
Trustpilot reviewer
“Although I found the learning curb steep at the beginning, I really love PowerDiary”
Capterra reviewer
“Powerdiary has helped my business run smoothly and efficiently.”
Capterra reviewer
Full analysis

Based on 20 public sources

Solid buy for solo and small health clinics. Skip it for hospitals, email marketing needs, or per-SMS fee aversion.

Methodology

Based on 20 public sources

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