Question 1

What is appointment scheduling software?

Accepted Answer

Appointment scheduling software helps doctors manage patient bookings automatically. FormAlert lets patients book online 24/7, allows receptionists to add walk-in appointments in one click, and sends automated WhatsApp reminders to reduce no-shows by 60%. Built specifically for solo doctors and small practices (1-3 doctors) in India.

Question 2

How much does FormAlert cost?

Accepted Answer

FormAlert has 3 plans: FREE forever (10 patients/month, no credit card), Starter at ₹999/month (100 patients, automated reminders, review automation), and Premium at ₹2,999/month launching Jan 2026 (250 patients, payment processing, multi-doctor). LAUNCH OFFER: Start on Starter today, get Premium FREE when it launches (save ₹24,000/year).

Question 3

How does FormAlert reduce no-shows?

Accepted Answer

FormAlert's automated appointment reminder software sends WhatsApp reminders 48 hours and 2 hours before appointments. Patients can confirm, reschedule, or cancel instantly. This reduces no-shows by 60%, saving doctors ₹40,000+ monthly in lost revenue.

Question 4

Is FormAlert better than Practo?

Accepted Answer

FormAlert charges zero commission (Practo charges 20-30% per booking). Keep Practo for discovering NEW patients. Use FormAlert for YOUR existing patients. Save ₹9,000/month on a 40-patient practice. You own 100% of patient data with FormAlert.

Question 5

Can receptionists add appointments manually?

Accepted Answer

Yes! FormAlert's unique feature lets receptionists add phone call and walk-in appointments in one click (10 seconds vs 2 minutes). This handles the 50% of appointments that still come via phone/walk-in. Combined with online booking for the other 50%, you get complete appointment scheduling coverage.

Question 6

Is FormAlert suitable for small practices?

Accepted Answer

FormAlert is built specifically for solo doctors and small practices (1-3 doctors), not hospitals. You get exactly 6 features you need (appointment scheduling, patient CRM, reminders, reviews, mobile access, security) without 500 complex enterprise features. 80% cheaper than enterprise software (₹999 vs ₹5-10K/month). 10-minute setup, no IT person needed.