Shore vs Zocdoc
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Zocdoc? Here's how Shore compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Shore. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German appointment booking and CRM for small businesses
Online medical care appointment booking platform for patients and providers.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2007
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
No
No
Price from
€49.90/mo
No
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Google Calendar, Google Maps, Instagram, Meta for Business, Microsoft Outlook +7
No
Where each one wins
Shore
Strengths
- +Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve
- +Smooth onboarding with clear step-by-step guidance
- +Responsive and dedicated customer support team
- +Comprehensive feature set including advanced analytics and real-time reporting
- +Reliable performance and scalability for growing businesses
- +Seamless integration with existing tools
- +Regular updates and continuous platform improvements
Limitations
- −Learning curve for new users despite intuitive design
- −Pricing may be high for small businesses
- −Missing key features compared to some competitors
Zocdoc
Strengths
- +User-friendly interface for patients
- +Wide selection of healthcare providers
- +Real-time appointment availability
Limitations
- −Limited to participating providers
- −No explicit GDPR compliance for EU users
- −Pay-per-booking cost can add up for providers
Data residency & compliance
Shore
Zocdoc
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
No
Pricing
Shore
- Starter €49.90 per month2 employees included · Card payments at up to 1.35% · Online booking via website, Google & Instagram
- Growth €79.90 per month4 employees included · Card payments at up to 1.35% · Email newsletters & automated campaigns
- Team €119.90 per monthUnlimited employees · Card payments at max 1.35% · Revenue reports per employee
14-day free trial available. Card payment fees apply.
Zocdoc
- Free Tools Free Free practice management tools for existing patients
- Marketplace Listing Pay-per-booking Pay only for new patient bookings via Zocdoc
Pricing for providers is based on a pay-per-booking model for new patient acquisitions. Free tools are available for managing existing patients.
Features
Shore
- Appointment Booking & Calendar
- Online booking via website, Google Calendar, Instagram, and Facebook, Appointment reminders by email and SMS, Google Calendar sync, Push and email notifications
- Customer Management
- Customer files with history, notes, and preferences, Customer groups and segments, Individual service links and confirmation texts, Requests for Google reviews
- Payments & POS
- Card payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash), Card reader fully integrated into POS app, Receipts by SMS or email, Vouchers and tips included
- Marketing & Automation
- Email newsletters and automated campaigns, Automated marketing and customer loyalty tools, Voucher management and voucher sales, Tips and customer display app
- Reporting & Analytics
- Revenue reports by service, staff member, and time period, Utilization and repeat-customer rate, Comprehensive calendar and register analytics, MCP integration
Zocdoc
- Patient Features
- Search for doctors by specialty, location, or insurance, View real-time availability and book appointments, Read verified patient reviews, Receive appointment reminders
- Provider Features
- List practice on Zocdoc Marketplace, Manage appointment scheduling, Access patient management tools, Use free practice solutions for existing patients
- Pricing & Billing
- Free for patients to book appointments, Pay-per-booking model for new patient acquisitions, Free tools for existing patient management