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Epic MyChart vs TherapyNotes

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Epic MyChart

Software

Patient portal for accessing health records and communicating with providers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TherapyNotes logo

TherapyNotes

Software

EHR and practice management for therapists

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epic MyChart myChart is not a direct-to-consumer product; Epic markets it as a tool that healthcare organizations license and configure to engage their own patients, so access depends entirely on a patient's provider having deployed Epic.; TherapyNotes no API access, preventing integration with external systems
  • They diverge on capability: Epic MyChart covers View Medical Records, TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epic MyChart and TherapyNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where Epic MyChart and TherapyNotes differ
AttributeEpic MyChartTherapyNotes
Starting priceOn request$39/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded19792010

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

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 Epic MyChart

  • View Medical Records
  • Secure Messaging
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Prescription Management
  • Bill Pay
  • Medical History
  • Epic EHR
  • Lab Systems

Only in TherapyNotes

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Scheduling
  • Billing
  • Patient Portal
  • Telehealth
  • Outcome Tracking
  • Clearinghouses
  • Insurance

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Epic MyChart

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

TherapyNotes

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Epic MyChart

  • MyChart is not a direct-to-consumer product; Epic markets it as a tool that healthcare organizations license and configure to engage their own patients, so access depends entirely on a patient's provider having deployed Epic.

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

Epic MyChart

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Epic MyChart review.

TherapyNotes

$39/month
  • Solo$39/month
    • Full EHR
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal

Which should you pick?

Choose Epic MyChart if

  • You need view medical records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want secure messaging.
Epic MyChart review

Choose TherapyNotes if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You also want scheduling.
TherapyNotes review

Questions people ask

Is Epic MyChart or TherapyNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. Epic MyChart starts at On request and TherapyNotes at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epic MyChart or TherapyNotes?
Epic MyChart starts at On request and TherapyNotes at $39/month.
Does Epic MyChart or TherapyNotes run on more platforms?
Epic MyChart runs on Web, Mobile. TherapyNotes runs on Web.
What is Epic MyChart best used for?
Epic MyChart is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Epic MyChart do that TherapyNotes cannot?
Epic MyChart covers View Medical Records, Secure Messaging, Appointment Scheduling, Prescription Management. TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Billing, Patient Portal. Both handle HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TherapyNotes: 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.

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TherapyNotes: 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.

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TherapyNotes: 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.

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