Halaxy vs Zanda (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Zanda: it is third in our ranking of therapy and clinic software, though Halaxy grades higher (3.0 against 2.6) on value for money and the free plan.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Zanda grades higher on features. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Halaxy
Free practice management software for health practitioners
Zanda
Browser-based practice software for allied health and therapy clinics
Which one is for you
Pick Halaxy if
- Fits if you run a practice in Australia and want a free core system
- Works for a group that wants unlimited practitioners without per-seat fees
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you are outside Australia, as prices are in AUD with GST and several add-ons are Australian funding links
- Watch out: telehealth, SMS, e-scripts, rebate claims and the AI Scribe all use paid credits
- Pricey if you take cards: 1.5% to 1.9% plus 75c to $1 a transaction
- Watch out: two-way calendar sync and the API are paid subscriptions, not part of the free core
Pick Zanda if
- Fits if you're a solo practitioner who wants unlimited clients for $19 a month
- Works for allied health and mental health clinics juggling several practitioners and rooms
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a phone app, as Zanda runs only in the browser
- Tight if you stay on Starter: one practitioner, one location and 1,000 appointments; more needs Growth at $49
- Watch out: texts need a dedicated number at $4.99 a month with 35 credits, then 9¢ an SMS
- Pricey if you scribe every session: 4 AI Scribe sessions a month are free, then AI Pro is $19 a user, Telehealth Pro $9
- Watch out: claims carry a $50 enrollment fee, 15¢ a claim and 10¢ an ERA, and Stripe takes 2.9% + 30¢ plus 50¢
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAHalaxyVery good | 2.6GPAZandaGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | ACore software is $0 with no practitioner limit, against a category where nothing else is free outright. Add-ons cost AUD $0.15 to $0.22 a credit. | BStarter is $19 a month for one practitioner with unlimited clients and 1,000 appointments, inside this category's cheaper quarter ($25). Five practitioners on Growth come to $125, or $25 each. Texts, AI Pro and Telehealth Pro are extra. |
| Free plan and trial | ACalendar, booking, records, invoicing and reports are free with no cap on practitioners, locations or appointments. | CA 14-day trial with no card needed, and no free plan, so you're paying from week three. |
| Features | CBooking, notes, invoicing and rebate claims, but telehealth, SMS, e-scripts and the AI scribe cost credits, and two-way calendar sync and API are paid subscriptions. | BScheduling with waitlists and rooms, a booking portal, note templates, body charts, scored forms, invoicing, US claims through a clearing house, telehealth and BizzyAI writing. AI scribing stops at 4 sessions a month without AI Pro. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A practice system takes setup, and add-ons need buying separately. | CNo App Store rating on record. Rooms, locations, note templates, forms and the clearing house enrollment all need setting up first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BA web app with Medicare, NDIS and HICAPS links. Several are Australian. | BIt runs in the browser on computers, tablets and phones, with Stripe, Zoom, Xero, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and Outlook. There are no native apps for any device. |
| Best for | practice management without a monthly fee | allied health and therapy clinics in the browser |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Halaxy and Zanda. How we grade
Where they differ
- Halaxy also covers reports.
- Zanda also covers transcription.
At a glance
| Halaxy | Zanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | AUD $0.15 to $0.22 per add-on credit, including GST | $19 per month (Starter, one practitioner) |
| Free plan | Core software is free: calendar, online bookings, email reminders, patient records, invoicing, reports and 700+ templates, with no practitioner limit. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Halaxy | Zanda Health Pty Ltd |
| Price read from | halaxy.com | zandahealth.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Halaxy
- Prices are shown in Australian dollars including GST, and several add-ons are built around Australian funding bodies.
- Card payments cost 1.5% to 1.9% per transaction plus 75c to $1, depending on volume band.
- Telehealth, SMS, e-scripts, rebate claims and the AI Scribe all use paid credits.
- Two-way calendar sync and the Halaxy API are paid subscription features, not part of the free core.
Zanda
- Starter covers one practitioner and 1,000 appointments, with one physical location; unlimited appointments and more locations need Growth.
- Text messages need a dedicated number at $4.99 a month, which includes 35 credits; each further SMS costs $0.09.
- Card payments go through Stripe at 2.9% + 30¢ for domestic cards, plus a 50¢ Stripe Connect fee listed on the pricing page.
- There are no native mobile apps; Zanda runs in the browser on computers, tablets and phones.
Key features
Halaxy
- Calendar and online booking
- Scheduling, a public booking page and directory listing, and email reminders are part of the free core platform.
- Records and clinical notes
- Patient records and clinical notes, with 700+ clinical tools and templates built for 90+ professions.
- Invoicing and rebates
- Free invoicing, plus automated claims to funding bodies such as Medicare, NDIS and HICAPS through paid credits.
- Credit-based add-ons
- SMS messages, e-scripts, telehealth, secure messaging and an AI Scribe are bought with credits, which the page prices at AUD $0.15 to $0.22.
- Subscription features
- Two-way calendar sync, white-label branding, e-script integrations, the Halaxy API and a dedicated practice phone number, from 25 credits a month.
Zanda
- Scheduling and client portal
- A calendar with waitlists, rooms and recurring appointments, and a portal where clients book, pay, fill in forms, share files and join telehealth calls.
- Notes, forms and body charts
- Session note templates and body charts, plus online forms for intake, consent and scored assessments. Note templates can be customized on Growth.
- BizzyAI
- Every plan includes unlimited AI writing, 4 AI Scribe appointments a month and insights across a client's last 3 sessions. AI Pro, $19 per user a month, removes the scribe cap.
- Telehealth
- Built-in HIPAA-compliant video with a free option, Telehealth Pro with unlimited calls at $9 per practitioner a month, or your own Zoom account.
- US insurance claims
- An integrated clearing house with a $50 enrollment fee, $0.15 per claim and $0.10 per ERA. Preparing claims, CMS-1500 forms and eligibility requests are free.
- Practice operations manual
- 100+ policy and procedure templates for writing down how the practice runs, with AI tools for the manual on Growth.
Plans
Halaxy
Core platform$0
Unlimited practitioners, locations and appointments. Add-ons are paid separately, by credit, by subscription, or per payment.
Zanda
Starter$19
per month for 1 practitioner and 1,000 appointments
Unlimited clients, 1 free admin user, 100 GB storage, reminders, intake forms, progress notes, billing and the booking portal. $9.50 for the first 6 months.
Growth$49
per month, plus $19 per additional practitioner
Unlimited appointments, admin users and storage, multiple locations, rooms, advanced waitlist, custom note templates, team messaging and full reports.
Ways to pay less
Halaxy
No public discounts listed.
Zanda
- Other savings
50% off the first 6 months for October starts
Practices that start in October pay half for 6 months: Starter $9.50 a month, and Growth $24.50 plus $9.50 per extra practitioner, then the regular price.
- Other savings
No subscription fees until November
An end-of-summer offer on the US pricing page waives subscription fees until November and adds 500 free SMS credits.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Halaxy or Zanda?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Halaxy starts at AUD $0.15 to $0.22 per add-on credit, including GST, and Zanda starts at $19 per month (Starter, one practitioner).
Which has a free plan, Halaxy or Zanda?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Halaxy has a free plan. Zanda does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.