Doctolib Siilo vs Pando (2025): The European Giant vs The NHS Favourite
At a Glance
Who is it for?
Doctolib (Siilo):Clinicians
Pando:NHS Teams
Why choose Doctolib (Siilo)?
- **Network**: Easier to find colleagues across different organisations.
- **UX**: Very polished, 'WhatsApp' feel.
- **Directories**: Verified user profiles.
Why choose Pando?
- **Tasks**: Shared patient lists and to-do lists for the team.
- **NHS**: Stronger specific adoption in UK secondary care.
- **Images**: Excellent clinical photography consent flow.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | Doctolib (Siilo) | Pando |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Communication | Workflow & Handover |
| Base | Individual | Team |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Pando tries to be the "Operating System" for the ward team (Handover + Chat). Siilo tries to be the "LinkedIn/WhatsApp" for the individual doctor. If your trust mandates Pando, you use Pando.
Use-Cases
Handing over a jobs list
When to choose Doctolib (Siilo)
- Text based only.
When to choose Pando
- **Winner.** Shared tick-box lists.
Messaging a GP friend
When to choose Doctolib (Siilo)
- **Winner.** Better cross-site networking.
When to choose Pando
- Harder if they aren't in your 'team'.