zenpageA Doctolib alternative for therapists: what to look for in an online calendar
Looking for a Doctolib alternative for your therapy or wellness practice? Selection criteria, costs to compare and a commission-free solution.
Looking for a Doctolib alternative is rarely about rejecting a tool. It is more the moment you look at what you pay, what you control and what you really gain. Here are the criteria that matter for a therapist or wellness practitioner, and how to go through them.
Why practitioners look for an alternative
- The monthly cost. A fixed subscription weighs on a practice that is starting out or works part-time.
- The place of your brand. On a platform, the client sees the platform first. On your own page, they see your practice.
- How your practice works. Long assessments, group sessions, gift vouchers, video: not every tool covers these uses.
- Ownership of the client relationship. Who holds the contact and can follow up?
The 6 criteria to compare
| Criterion | The question to ask |
|---|---|
| Total cost | Subscription, options, per-appointment fees: what amount over 12 months? |
| Commission | Is a percentage taken on your sessions or your payments? |
| Your page | Does the client book on a page in your name, with your colors? |
| Payment | Deposit or full payment at booking, into your account? |
| Reminders | Automatic email and SMS to limit missed appointments? |
| Exit | Can you get your data back if you change tools? |
Add up everything you pay in a year: subscription, options, and the share taken on sessions. A tool with a low monthly price can cost more than a commission-free tool if you have many appointments.
What Zenpage offers
Zenpage is a tool for your own practice, not a marketplace. You create your booking page, your services and your hours, then share the link. The client books with you.
- Free plan to start, Pro at €19.90 excl. VAT per month.
- No commission on your sessions.
- Online payment via your Stripe account, deposit possible.
- Email reminders, SMS optional via your Twilio account.
- Google Calendar sync, video sessions, waiting list.
The details are in the getting started documentation.
What Zenpage doesn't do
Zenpage doesn't bring you clients through a mass-market directory: you bring them through your website, your Google listing and word of mouth. If visibility on a platform is your priority, keep it as a complement. To find clients, read how to fill your therapist calendar.
How to switch without breakage
- Create your account and configure your services.
- Test a booking yourself, end to end.
- Announce the new link to your clients, with a simple note.
- Keep the old tool active until the appointments already booked are over.
To choose more broadly, see the guide to choosing your online calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zenpage equivalent to Doctolib?
No, and that isn't the goal. Zenpage is a tool you use for your own practice: calendar, booking page, payment, reminders. It doesn't put you on display to a platform's audience: you keep your clients and your brand.
Can I migrate my existing appointments?
Your upcoming appointments are simply recreated: a booking link to share with your clients is enough to invite them to rebook. Keep your old tool during the transition.
Is there a commission on my sessions?
Zenpage takes no commission on your sessions. Online payments go through your own Stripe account, whose usual bank fees apply.
Have other tools' terms changed?
Prices and terms evolve. Always check the current information on each tool's website before deciding.
