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Annalise.ai vs SimplePractice

Annalise.ai logo

Annalise.ai

Healthcare

Multi-finding chest X-ray and head CT triage AI with FDA clearance on named findings, not on the whole model

From
On request
Rated
-
SimplePractice logo

SimplePractice

Healthcare

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Annalise.ai the United States cleared indication covers roughly ten findings for triage and notification, far fewer than the model reports, so a buyer who evaluates the full multi-finding output and then contracts in the United States gets a much narrower cleared use.; SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • They diverge on capability: Annalise.ai covers Annalise Enterprise CXR, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Annalise.ai and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Annalise.ai and SimplePractice differ
AttributeAnnalise.aiSimplePractice
Starting priceOn request$49/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, On-premiseWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Annalise.ai

  • Annalise Enterprise CXR
  • Annalise Enterprise CTB
  • Triage and notification
  • Worklist reprioritisation
  • Localisation overlays
  • Confidence output
  • PACS-native deployment
  • On-premise or cloud inference

Only in SimplePractice

  • Scheduling
  • Client Portal
  • Notes
  • Billing
  • Telehealth
  • Documents
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Annalise.ai

  • An emergency department wanting pneumothorax and intracranial haemorrhage pushed to the front of the reading queue overnight when cover is thinnestnot SimplePractice
  • A teleradiology provider covering many small hospitals that needs consistent triage before a human readsnot SimplePractice
  • A screening programme in Europe where the broader CE marked decision support indication, rather than the narrow United States triage clearance, is what is being deployednot SimplePractice
  • A radiology department building an AI governance programme that wants one vendor covering both chest radiograph and head CT rather than contracting two separate algorithm suppliersnot SimplePractice

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot Annalise.ai
  • Medical Recordsnot Annalise.ai
  • Practice Managementnot Annalise.ai
  • Telehealthnot Annalise.ai

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Annalise.ai

  • The United States cleared indication covers roughly ten findings for triage and notification, far fewer than the model reports, so a buyer who evaluates the full multi-finding output and then contracts in the United States gets a much narrower cleared use.
  • Triage AI reprioritises a worklist but does not change clinical decisions on its own, so departments that do not redesign how urgent studies are picked up see no measurable improvement in time to treatment.
  • Published validation is largely reader study evidence on detection of individual findings; prospective evidence of shorter time to treatment in routine emergency care is thin.
  • The Annalise brand is being migrated under the Harrison.ai name for the critical care offering, which creates ambiguity in multi-year contracts about what product name is actually being supported.
  • A high finding count raises the alert burden, and departments report that low prevalence findings generate false positives that erode radiologist trust unless the alerting thresholds are tuned locally.

SimplePractice

  • No API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • Lacks AI clinical documentation in base plan, requiring manual note typing which takes 15-30 minutes per session
  • Reporting and customization features are limited compared to competitors, with weak insurance workflow support
  • Hidden costs beyond base pricing, with real cost often 3x higher after add-ons and annual increases
  • Telehealth component reported as unstable and frequently unreliable by some users

Pricing, plan by plan

Annalise.ai

On request
  • Annalise Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Priced per study analysed or as an annual volume subscription
    • CXR and CTB licensed separately
    • Cleared finding set differs by market, which changes what you are buying

SimplePractice

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Scheduling
    • Documentation
    • Client portal
  • Essential$79/month
    • Billing and payments
    • Insurance claim filing
    • Telehealth
  • Plus$99/month
    • Website builder
    • Advanced reporting
    • ePrescribe integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Annalise.ai if

  • You need annalise enterprise cxr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, On-premise.
  • You also want annalise enterprise ctb.

Choose SimplePractice if

  • You need scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want client portal.

Questions people ask

Is Annalise.ai or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Annalise.ai starts at On request and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Annalise.ai or SimplePractice?
Annalise.ai starts at On request and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does Annalise.ai or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Annalise.ai runs on Web, Cloud, On-premise. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Annalise.ai best used for?
Annalise.ai is most often used for an emergency department wanting pneumothorax and intracranial haemorrhage pushed to the front of the reading queue overnight when cover is thinnest, a teleradiology provider covering many small hospitals that needs consistent triage before a human reads, a screening programme in europe where the broader ce marked decision support indication, rather than the narrow united states triage clearance, is what is being deployed, a radiology department building an ai governance programme that wants one vendor covering both chest radiograph and head ct rather than contracting two separate algorithm suppliers. Of those, an emergency department wanting pneumothorax and intracranial haemorrhage pushed to the front of the reading queue overnight when cover is thinnest and a teleradiology provider covering many small hospitals that needs consistent triage before a human reads are not what SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
What can Annalise.ai do that SimplePractice cannot?
Annalise.ai covers Annalise Enterprise CXR, Annalise Enterprise CTB, Triage and notification, Worklist reprioritisation. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Annalise.ai: How many findings are FDA cleared?

Around ten across chest X-ray and head CT, for triage and notification only. The model reports far more findings than that; the rest are not cleared in the United States.

SimplePractice: What does SimplePractice pricing include?

SimplePractice tiers start at $49 (Starter), $79 (Essential), and $99 (Plus) per clinician per month. Add-ons cost extra, including AI Note Taker at $35/month and ePrescribe at $49/month plus $89 setup.

Source
Annalise.ai: Is the European position different?

Yes. CE marking under the medical device regulation covers a broader decision support indication than the United States triage and notification clearances, so the same software is a different regulatory product depending on where you deploy it.

SimplePractice: Does SimplePractice include telehealth?

Yes, all SimplePractice tiers include HIPAA-compliant integrated telehealth, allowing therapists to conduct secure video sessions directly from the platform.

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Annalise.ai: Does it diagnose?

No. In the United States it is a triage and notification device: it flags studies for earlier review, and the radiologist makes the diagnosis.

SimplePractice: Is AI documentation included in SimplePractice?

No, AI clinical notes are not included in base pricing. SimplePractice offers an optional AI Note Taker add-on for $35/month that provides basic transcription, though it lacks advanced note generation features of competitors.

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Annalise.ai: Is Annalise.ai becoming Harrison.ai?

The critical care offering is now marketed under the Harrison.ai name. Ask the vendor to name the contracted product explicitly before signing a multi-year deal.

SimplePractice: Does SimplePractice support international or non-US workflows?

No, SimplePractice is designed for US practices only and does not support non-US workflows, insurance structures, or currencies, limiting its use for international practitioners.

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