Practo Ray and Vaidya OS solve overlapping but different problems for a solo clinic. Picking right depends on what your bottleneck actually is.
Side by side
| Lever | Vaidya OS | Practo Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ₹999/mo flat | ₹1,500-3,000/mo + booking commissions |
| Data ownership | Clinic, full CSV export | Practo-tied; export limited |
| Patient acquisition included | No (owned-channel guidance only) | Yes — Practo marketplace |
| WhatsApp automation | Built in, included | Limited |
| Branded prescription PDF | Yes, customizable | Basic templates |
| Follow-up automation | Built in | Manual / limited |
| Setup time | 10 minutes | 2-4 hours |
| Booking integration with Practo | No | Yes (native) |
Pick Vaidya OS if
- You want flat, predictable pricing without booking commissions.
- Your patient flow is mostly walk-in or referral, not aggregator-driven.
- You care about owning your patient list and being able to leave at any time.
- WhatsApp automation and follow-up retention are your priorities.
Pick Practo Ray if
- Practo is already your primary patient acquisition channel.
- The native booking integration with Practo outweighs the commission cost.
- You're newer to digital tools and the Practo brand reassures patients.
The third option: use both
Practical for many solo clinics in transition. Practo handles discovery; Vaidya OS handles operations (records, prescriptions, WhatsApp, follow-ups). Keep both for 6 months, then ramp down Practo spend as owned channels (Google Business Profile, WhatsApp, reviews) start delivering volume.
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