Healthcare & Medical · head to head
Calm vs TherapyNotes
TherapyNotes
Healthcare & Medical
EHR and practice management for therapists
- From
- $39/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment; TherapyNotes no API access, preventing integration with external systems
- They diverge on capability: Calm covers Sleep Stories, TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Calm and TherapyNotes actually diverge.
| Attribute | Calm | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $39/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare & Medical).
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 Calm
- Sleep Stories
- Guided meditations
- Daily Calm
- Breathing exercises
- Calm Body stretching
- Apple Health
- Apple Watch
- Samsung Health
Only in TherapyNotes
- Electronic Health Records
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Patient Portal
- Telehealth
- Outcome Tracking
- Clearinghouses
- Insurance
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Calm
- Workout trackingnot TherapyNotes
- Nutrition managementnot TherapyNotes
- Health monitoringnot TherapyNotes
- Fitness coachingnot TherapyNotes
- Wellness improvementnot TherapyNotes
TherapyNotes
- Patient Carenot Calm
- Medical Recordsnot Calm
- Practice Managementnot Calm
- Telehealthnot Calm
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Calm
- Free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
- Only one meditation per day included in free tier (Daily Calm)
- Annual pricing is among the highest in the meditation app category
- Less extensive free content library compared to Insight Timer (which has 100,000+ free meditations)
- Limited customization of meditation sessions; mostly follows Calm's curated content
TherapyNotes
- No API access, preventing integration with external systems
- Outdated interface compared to AI-driven competitors
- No native mobile app for iOS or Android
- No bulk actions to update multiple sessions at once
Pricing, plan by plan
Calm
Free- FreeFree
- Daily Calm
- Select Sleep Stories
- 1 breathing exercise
- Premium Monthly$12.99/month
- All content unlocked
- Sleep Stories
- Masterclasses
- Premium Annual$69.99/year
- All content unlocked
- Sleep Stories
- Masterclasses
- Family Plan$99.99/year
- Up to 6 accounts
- All Premium content
- Separate customization per member
TherapyNotes
$39/month- Solo$39/month
- Full EHR
- Scheduling
- Patient portal
Which should you pick?
Choose Calm if
- You need sleep stories.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want guided meditations.
Choose TherapyNotes if
- You need electronic health records.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Calm or TherapyNotes better?
- Neither clearly leads. Calm starts at Free and TherapyNotes at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Calm or TherapyNotes?
- Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Calm and $39/month for TherapyNotes.
- Does Calm or TherapyNotes run on more platforms?
- Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web. TherapyNotes runs on Web.
- Can I use Calm for free?
- Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TherapyNotes starts at $39/month.
- What is Calm best used for?
- Calm is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what TherapyNotes is typically brought in for.
- What can Calm do that TherapyNotes cannot?
- Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Billing, Patient Portal. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Calm: What does Calm's free tier include?
The free plan includes 1 breathing exercise, Day 1 of programs, select Sleep Stories, and Scenes, plus the famous Daily Calm feature and bedtime stories. Most content is locked behind the paid tier.
SourceTherapyNotes: Does TherapyNotes integrate with other applications?
TherapyNotes has zero API availability and cannot connect to external systems including marketing platforms, CRMs, or data dashboards. Unlike competitors, it lacks integration capabilities.
SourceCalm: What is included in Calm Premium?
Calm Premium (all paid tiers are identical) includes The Daily Calm, Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, exclusive music playlists, masterclasses taught by experts, Daily Move video lessons for stretching and mindful movement, and the entire content library.
SourceTherapyNotes: What are TherapyNotes pricing plans?
TherapyNotes charges $69/month for a solo practitioner plan and $79/month for the first clinician in a group with $50/month per additional clinician. A 30-day free trial is included with every plan.
SourceCalm: How much does Calm Premium cost?
Monthly subscription is $12.99/month, annual is $69.99-$79.99/year, Family Plan is $99.99/year (includes 1 Admin + 5 Members), and lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment.
SourceTherapyNotes: Does TherapyNotes include telehealth?
Yes. TherapyNotes includes Basic Telehealth at no extra cost on every plan, with standard-definition video for up to 2 participants. Premium Telehealth with full HD, screen sharing, and closed captions costs $15 per clinician per month.
SourceCalm: Does Calm offer pricing for organizations or teams?
Yes. Calm offers organizational plans for groups of 5-300 people with per-seat pricing based on total 'covered lives.' Larger groups receive deeper discounts. Pricing is significantly reduced compared to individual subscriptions.
SourceCalm: Does Calm work offline?
Calm's app functions offline for already-downloaded content. Downloaded Sleep Stories, meditations, and Music programs can be accessed without an internet connection.
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