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Figure 1 vs SimplePractice

Figure 1 logo

Figure 1

Healthcare & Medical

Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
S

SimplePractice

Healthcare & Medical

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Figure 1 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Figure 1 and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Figure 1 and SimplePractice differ
AttributeFigure 1SimplePractice
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare & Medical), founded (2011).

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 Figure 1

  • Case Sharing
  • Secure Messaging
  • Image Upload
  • Knowledge Discovery
  • CME Access
  • Collaboration
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • BAA

Only in SimplePractice

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

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Figure 1

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

SimplePractice

  • 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.

Figure 1

Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.

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

Figure 1

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Access to cases
    • HIPAA-compliant
    • Secure sharing

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 Figure 1 if

  • You need case sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want secure messaging.

Choose SimplePractice if

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

Questions people ask

Is Figure 1 or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Figure 1 starts at Free and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Figure 1 or SimplePractice?
Figure 1 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figure 1 and $49/month for SimplePractice.
Does Figure 1 or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Figure 1 runs on Web, Mobile. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Figure 1 for free?
Yes. Figure 1 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SimplePractice starts at $49/month.
What is Figure 1 best used for?
Figure 1 is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Figure 1 do that SimplePractice cannot?
Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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