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Hinge Health vs SimplePractice

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Hinge Health

Software

Digital musculoskeletal health platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimplePractice

Software

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hinge Health pricing is value-based and negotiated through health plans and PBMs rather than published, requiring either individual enrollment or a business demo to learn cost; SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • They diverge on capability: Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hinge Health and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Hinge Health and SimplePractice differ
AttributeHinge HealthSimplePractice
Starting priceOn request$49/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152011

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 Hinge Health

  • Physical Therapy
  • Strength Training
  • Mental Health Support
  • Pain Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Coach Support
  • Health Plans
  • Employers

Only in SimplePractice

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

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.

Hinge Health

  • 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.

Hinge Health

  • Pricing is value-based and negotiated through health plans and PBMs rather than published, requiring either individual enrollment or a business demo to learn cost

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

Hinge Health

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Hinge Health 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 Hinge Health if

  • You need physical therapy.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want strength training.
Hinge Health review

Choose SimplePractice if

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

Questions people ask

Is Hinge Health or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Hinge Health 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, Hinge Health or SimplePractice?
Hinge Health starts at On request and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does Hinge Health or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Hinge Health runs on Web, Mobile. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Hinge Health best used for?
Hinge Health is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Hinge Health do that SimplePractice cannot?
Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Mental Health Support, Pain Management. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Both handle HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web 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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
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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