Comparison
Kythro vs Excel and Google Sheets
Excel and Google Sheets get many clinics off paper, but they break the moment a clinic adds a chair, a doctor, or a second location. Kythro is built for the day after spreadsheets stop working: structured patient records, real treatment plans, official WhatsApp reminders, and per-clinic isolation.
Side by side
| Capability | Kythro | Excel and Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Patient record | Single record, demographics + history + photos + payments | Rows across multiple files |
| Appointment scheduling | Calendar, reminders, status, kit checklists | Cells with dates |
| Treatment plans | Multi-stage, linked to payments and progress | Free text in a column |
| WhatsApp reminders | Automated via official Cloud API | Manual, one by one |
| Access control | Per-team-member roles per clinic | Anyone with the link can edit anything |
| Backup | Continuous, hosted in Mumbai region | Hope someone made a copy |
| Cost | $19 / clinic / month onwards | Free, until it breaks |
When Excel and Google Sheets fits
- •You are a single doctor with a few patients per week and your spreadsheet still feels under control.
- •You need a quick, free way to track something for one week before deciding what to do next.
When Kythro fits
- •Two or more people are editing the same sheet and overwriting each other's work.
- •You cannot answer 'what is this patient's full history' without opening five files.
- •You are losing leads because no one owns follow-up.
- •You cannot tell which treatment plans were paid in full and which are half-collected.
- •You are sending appointment reminders manually, one WhatsApp at a time.
Relevant Kythro features
Patient records
A complete digital chart for every patient, accessible from anywhere.
Appointment scheduling
Book, reschedule, and track every appointment with status at a glance.
Treatment plans
Build multi-line treatment plans with pricing, schedule, and patient consent.
Payments and receipts
Record payments, generate GST receipts, and track patient balance live.
WhatsApp messaging
Send appointment reminders, follow-ups, and lead replies via the WhatsApp Cloud API.
Lead capture and follow-up
Capture every enquiry, follow up over WhatsApp, and measure conversion.
Questions
Can I migrate my existing spreadsheet into Kythro?
Yes. Send your CSV or Excel export to hello@kythro.com and we will help you import patients, appointments, and treatment history during your free trial.
How long does it take to switch?
Most single-clinic teams are running daily operations on Kythro within a week. The free 30 day trial usually covers the full transition with room to spare.
What about the data we already have?
Everything in your spreadsheets that maps to a patient, appointment, treatment plan, or payment can be imported. Free-form notes can be brought in as patient notes during migration.
Try Kythro alongside Excel and Google Sheets.
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