Software · head to head
SimplePractice vs SimplePractice Advanced
SimplePractice
Software
Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
SimplePractice Advanced
Software
Advanced practice management and billing for mental health practices
- From
- $99/month
- 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; SimplePractice Advanced the advertised half price rate lasts 3 months and only if the account is activated within 7 days, after which the full $49 to $99 monthly rate applies
- They diverge on capability: SimplePractice covers Notes, SimplePractice Advanced covers Practice Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SimplePractice and SimplePractice Advanced actually diverge.
| Attribute | SimplePractice | SimplePractice Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/month | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
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 SimplePractice
- Notes
- Documents
- Electronic clearinghouses
Only in SimplePractice Advanced
- Practice Management
- EHR
- Compliance Tools
- Group Therapy
- Clearinghouses
Both cover
- Scheduling
- Client Portal
- Billing
- Telehealth
- Stripe
- PayPal
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- 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 SimplePractice Advanced
- Medical Recordsnot SimplePractice Advanced
- Practice Managementnot SimplePractice Advanced
- Telehealthnot SimplePractice Advanced
SimplePractice Advanced
- Practice management and EHR for therapists and small health practicesnot SimplePractice
- Client scheduling, intake forms and telehealth sessionsnot SimplePractice
- Insurance claim filing and client billing for private practicenot 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
SimplePractice Advanced
- The advertised half price rate lasts 3 months and only if the account is activated within 7 days, after which the full $49 to $99 monthly rate applies
- Electronic prescribing is a paid add on at $49 a month plus an $89 one time setup fee
- The Care Aide add on costs $59 a month for the account owner and $49 a month for each additional clinician
- The AI Note Taker is $35 a month unless bundled with a Care Aide subscription
- Practice features are split across three plan tiers, so the cheapest plan does not include the full feature set
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
SimplePractice Advanced
$99/month- Advanced$99/month
- All Standard features
- Advanced billing
- Compliance reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose SimplePractice if
- You need notes.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want documents.
Choose SimplePractice Advanced if
- You need practice management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want ehr.
Questions people ask
- Is SimplePractice or SimplePractice Advanced better?
- Neither clearly leads. SimplePractice starts at $49/month and SimplePractice Advanced at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or SimplePractice Advanced?
- SimplePractice starts at $49/month and SimplePractice Advanced at $99/month.
- Does SimplePractice or SimplePractice Advanced run on more platforms?
- SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android. SimplePractice Advanced runs on Web, Mobile.
- 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 SimplePractice Advanced is typically brought in for.
- What can SimplePractice do that SimplePractice Advanced cannot?
- SimplePractice covers Notes, Documents, Electronic clearinghouses. SimplePractice Advanced covers Practice Management, EHR, Compliance Tools, Group Therapy. Both handle Scheduling, Client Portal, Billing, Telehealth.
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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