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SilverCloud by Amwell vs TherapyNotes

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SilverCloud by Amwell

Healthcare

Guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy with a published randomised trial evidence base

From
On request
Rated
-
TherapyNotes logo

TherapyNotes

Healthcare

EHR and practice management for therapists

From
$39/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SilverCloud by Amwell the evidence base is for the guided model, and organisations that deploy SilverCloud as unstaffed self service get the completion rates of unguided self help, which is not what the trials measured.; TherapyNotes no API access, preventing integration with external systems
  • They diverge on capability: SilverCloud by Amwell covers Guided programmes, TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SilverCloud by Amwell and TherapyNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where SilverCloud by Amwell and TherapyNotes differ
AttributeSilverCloud by AmwellTherapyNotes
Starting priceOn request$39/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
FoundedUnknown2010

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

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 SilverCloud by Amwell

  • Guided programmes
  • Supporter review
  • Symptom measurement
  • Clinician dashboard
  • Risk detection
  • NHS talking therapies alignment
  • Multiple deployment models

Only in TherapyNotes

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

What people use each for

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

SilverCloud by Amwell

  • An NHS talking therapies service needing a digital option that fits national reporting requirements and reduces waiting list pressure for step two interventionsnot TherapyNotes
  • A health plan wanting a digital mental health offering it can defend to a clinical governance committee with peer reviewed trial evidencenot TherapyNotes
  • A university counselling service facing demand it cannot staff, using guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy as a first stepnot TherapyNotes
  • An employer that wants an evidence based clinical intervention rather than a wellbeing content librarynot TherapyNotes

TherapyNotes

  • Patient Carenot SilverCloud by Amwell
  • Medical Recordsnot SilverCloud by Amwell
  • Practice Managementnot SilverCloud by Amwell
  • Telehealthnot SilverCloud by Amwell

Where each one falls short

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

SilverCloud by Amwell

  • The evidence base is for the guided model, and organisations that deploy SilverCloud as unstaffed self service get the completion rates of unguided self help, which is not what the trials measured.
  • Supporter capacity is normally the buyer responsibility rather than part of the licence, so the real cost includes trained staff time that does not appear on the software quote.
  • Digital cognitive behavioural therapy has substantial dropout across all vendors, so a service planning capacity from enrolment numbers rather than completion numbers will overstate the throughput gained.
  • It is now sold as part of the Amwell portfolio, and Amwell has restructured its product lines since acquiring SilverCloud, so buyers should ask how SilverCloud is positioned within the Amwell Converge platform and whether it can still be bought standalone.
  • Guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy is a step two intervention and does not serve moderate to severe presentations, so a service that buys it without a funded escalation pathway simply relocates the queue.

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

SilverCloud by Amwell

On request
  • SilverCloud by Amwell$undefined/year
    • Priced per member per month or per completed course depending on the buyer type
    • Supporter capacity is usually provided by the buyer, not included in the licence
    • Programme library scope affects the rate

TherapyNotes

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

Which should you pick?

Choose SilverCloud by Amwell if

  • You need guided programmes.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want supporter review.

Choose TherapyNotes if

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

Questions people ask

Is SilverCloud by Amwell or TherapyNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. SilverCloud by Amwell 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, SilverCloud by Amwell or TherapyNotes?
SilverCloud by Amwell starts at On request and TherapyNotes at $39/month.
Does SilverCloud by Amwell or TherapyNotes run on more platforms?
SilverCloud by Amwell runs on Web, iOS, Android. TherapyNotes runs on Web.
What is SilverCloud by Amwell best used for?
SilverCloud by Amwell is most often used for an nhs talking therapies service needing a digital option that fits national reporting requirements and reduces waiting list pressure for step two interventions, a health plan wanting a digital mental health offering it can defend to a clinical governance committee with peer reviewed trial evidence, a university counselling service facing demand it cannot staff, using guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy as a first step, an employer that wants an evidence based clinical intervention rather than a wellbeing content library. Of those, an nhs talking therapies service needing a digital option that fits national reporting requirements and reduces waiting list pressure for step two interventions and a health plan wanting a digital mental health offering it can defend to a clinical governance committee with peer reviewed trial evidence are not what TherapyNotes is typically brought in for.
What can SilverCloud by Amwell do that TherapyNotes cannot?
SilverCloud by Amwell covers Guided programmes, Supporter review, Symptom measurement, Clinician dashboard. TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Billing, Patient Portal.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SilverCloud by Amwell: Is SilverCloud still available under its own name?

Yes. It is marketed as SilverCloud by Amwell and has its own product pages and NHS partnership, though contracting runs through Amwell.

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.

Source
SilverCloud by Amwell: What evidence supports it?

It has been evaluated in independently led randomised controlled trials, including a National Institute of Mental Health funded study published in Nature Human Behaviour in 2026 examining prevalence of mental disorders over two years at scale.

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.

Source
SilverCloud by Amwell: Do we need to provide the supporters?

In most deployments, yes. The guided model requires trained supporter time, and that staffing is usually the buyer responsibility rather than included in the licence.

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.

Source
SilverCloud by Amwell: Is it suitable for severe presentations?

No. It is a step two style intervention for mild to moderate presentations, and it needs a funded escalation pathway for anything more severe.

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