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Covetrus Pulse vs SimplePractice

Covetrus Pulse logo

Covetrus Pulse

Veterinary

Veterinary operating system with pharmacy and client engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SimplePractice logo

SimplePractice

Healthcare

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Covetrus Pulse ties clinical software to a supply and pharmacy relationship, which is a commercial dependency worth deciding on deliberately; SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • They diverge on capability: Covetrus Pulse covers Practice management, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Covetrus Pulse and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Covetrus Pulse and SimplePractice differ
AttributeCovetrus PulseSimplePractice
Starting priceOn request$49/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryVeterinaryHealthcare
FoundedUnknown2011

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

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 Covetrus Pulse

  • Practice management
  • Integrated prescription management
  • Client engagement
  • Analytics

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.

Covetrus Pulse

  • Practices dispensing heavily that want prescriptions filled without leaving the systemnot SimplePractice
  • Groups wanting one platform across clinical, client and pharmacynot SimplePractice
  • Clinics moving off legacy on-premise systems such as AVImarknot SimplePractice

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot Covetrus Pulse
  • Medical Recordsnot Covetrus Pulse
  • Practice Managementnot Covetrus Pulse
  • Telehealthnot Covetrus Pulse

Where each one falls short

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

Covetrus Pulse

  • Ties clinical software to a supply and pharmacy relationship, which is a commercial dependency worth deciding on deliberately
  • Quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • Covetrus also owns older systems, and roadmap attention across a portfolio is a fair question
  • Cloud-only, so consultations depend on clinic connectivity

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

Covetrus Pulse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Covetrus Pulse review.

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 Covetrus Pulse if

  • You need practice management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want integrated prescription management.
Covetrus Pulse review

Choose SimplePractice if

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

Questions people ask

Is Covetrus Pulse or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Covetrus Pulse 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, Covetrus Pulse or SimplePractice?
Covetrus Pulse starts at On request and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does Covetrus Pulse or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Covetrus Pulse runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Covetrus Pulse best used for?
Covetrus Pulse is most often used for practices dispensing heavily that want prescriptions filled without leaving the system, groups wanting one platform across clinical, client and pharmacy, clinics moving off legacy on-premise systems such as avimark. Of those, practices dispensing heavily that want prescriptions filled without leaving the system and groups wanting one platform across clinical, client and pharmacy are not what SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
What can Covetrus Pulse do that SimplePractice cannot?
Covetrus Pulse covers Practice management, Integrated prescription management, Client engagement, Analytics. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Covetrus Pulse: What does Covetrus Pulse cost?

Pricing is quoted per practice and not published.

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.

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Covetrus Pulse: What makes it different?

Covetrus is an animal-health distributor and pharmacy, so prescription fulfilment and home delivery sit inside the same company rather than behind an integration.

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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Covetrus Pulse: Is the supply relationship a concern?

It is worth deciding deliberately. The convenience is real, and so is tying your clinical system to a distributor you also buy from.

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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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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