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# Compare Acuity Scheduling vs Zanda (formerly Power Diary)

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> Detailed comparison between Acuity Scheduling and Zanda (formerly Power Diary). Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Acuity Scheduling | Zanda (formerly Power Diary) |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5771 | 213 |
| **Starting Price** | US$20.00 | US$19.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Acuity Scheduling

Professional services and appointment-based businesses — coaches, salons, studios, clinics, consultants — automating client bookings, cancellations, reminders, and payments.

### Zanda (formerly Power Diary)

Sole practitioners to multi-location clinics, including psychologists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, podiatrists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and other allied health professionals.

## Key features

### Acuity Scheduling

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Availability Indicator
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Client Management
- Customer Database
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- Document Management
- Mobile Alerts
- Multi-Physician
- Multiple Appointment Types
- Patient Management
- Patient Records Management
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Social Media Integration
- Website Integration

### Zanda (formerly Power Diary)

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Availability Indicator
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Client Management
- Customer Database
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- Document Management
- Mobile Alerts
- Multi-Physician
- Multiple Appointment Types
- Patient Management
- Patient Records Management
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Social Media Integration
- Website Integration

## Links

- [View Acuity Scheduling Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/128285/acuity-scheduling)
- [View Zanda (formerly Power Diary) Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/180530/power-diary)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/128285/180530/acuity-scheduling/vs/power-diary)

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