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Jane App vs SimplePractice

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Jane App

Software

Clinical management software for allied health professionals

From
54/month
Rated
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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: Jane App designed specifically for physiotherapy and allied health; limited suitability for other medical specialties; SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • They diverge on capability: Jane App covers Online Booking, SimplePractice covers Client Portal.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jane App and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Jane App and SimplePractice differ
AttributeJane AppSimplePractice
Starting price54/month$49/month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20102011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Jane App

  • Online Booking
  • Patient Portal
  • Notes and Charting
  • Invoicing
  • Patient Communication
  • Online payments
  • Insurance
  • HIPAA equivalent

Only in SimplePractice

  • Client Portal
  • Notes
  • Billing
  • Telehealth
  • Documents
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Electronic clearinghouses

Both cover

  • Scheduling
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Jane App

  • Practice management and scheduling for physiotherapists and allied health practitionersnot SimplePractice
  • Patient engagement with online booking, telehealth, and secure messagingnot SimplePractice

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot Jane App
  • Medical Recordsnot Jane App
  • Practice Managementnot Jane App
  • Telehealthnot Jane App

Where each one falls short

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

Jane App

  • Designed specifically for physiotherapy and allied health; limited suitability for other medical specialties

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

Jane App

54/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Jane App 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 Jane App if

  • You need online booking.
  • You also want patient portal.
Jane App review

Choose SimplePractice if

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

Questions people ask

Is Jane App or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Jane App starts at 54/month and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jane App or SimplePractice?
Jane App starts at 54/month and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does Jane App or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Jane App runs on Web. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Jane App best used for?
Jane App is most often used for practice management and scheduling for physiotherapists and allied health practitioners, patient engagement with online booking, telehealth, and secure messaging. Of those, practice management and scheduling for physiotherapists and allied health practitioners and patient engagement with online booking, telehealth, and secure messaging are not what SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
What can Jane App do that SimplePractice cannot?
Jane App covers Online Booking, Patient Portal, Notes and Charting, Invoicing. SimplePractice covers Client Portal, Notes, Billing, Telehealth. Both handle Scheduling, 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.

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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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