Healthcare & Medical · head to head
SimplePractice vs Allscripts
SimplePractice
Healthcare & Medical
Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
Allscripts
Healthcare & Medical
Healthcare IT solutions for care coordination
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools; Allscripts pricing is not publicly available; all quotes require direct contact with sales
- They diverge on capability: SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Allscripts covers Electronic Health Records.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SimplePractice and Allscripts actually diverge.
| Attribute | SimplePractice | Allscripts |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 1986 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare & Medical).
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 SimplePractice
- Scheduling
- Client Portal
- Notes
- Billing
- Telehealth
- Documents
- Stripe
- PayPal
Only in Allscripts
- Electronic Health Records
- Practice Management
- Population Health
- Care Coordination
- Analytics
- HL7
- FHIR
- Labs
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.
SimplePractice
- Patient Carenot Allscripts
- Medical Recordsnot Allscripts
- Practice Managementnot Allscripts
- Telehealthnot Allscripts
Allscripts
- Electronic health records and practice management for healthcare providersnot SimplePractice
- Healthcare IT solutions for revenue cycle management and patient engagement (now Veradigm)not SimplePractice
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Allscripts
- Pricing is not publicly available; all quotes require direct contact with sales
- Transitioned to Veradigm brand in 2022; legacy Allscripts product line integrated into Veradigm suite
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Allscripts
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts review.
Which should you pick?
Choose SimplePractice if
- You need scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want client portal.
Choose Allscripts if
- You need electronic health records.
- You also want practice management.
Questions people ask
- Is SimplePractice or Allscripts better?
- Neither clearly leads. SimplePractice starts at $49/month and Allscripts at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or Allscripts?
- SimplePractice starts at $49/month and Allscripts at On request.
- Does SimplePractice or Allscripts run on more platforms?
- SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android. Allscripts runs on Web.
- What is SimplePractice best used for?
- SimplePractice is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Allscripts is typically brought in for.
- What can SimplePractice do that Allscripts cannot?
- SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Allscripts covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Population Health, Care Coordination. 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.
SourceSimplePractice: Does SimplePractice include telehealth?
Yes, all SimplePractice tiers include HIPAA-compliant integrated telehealth, allowing therapists to conduct secure video sessions directly from the platform.
SourceSimplePractice: 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.
SourceSimplePractice: 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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