Software · head to head
SimplePractice vs TherapyNotes
SimplePractice
Software
Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy
- From
- $49/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; TherapyNotes no API access, preventing integration with external systems
- They diverge on capability: SimplePractice covers Client Portal, TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SimplePractice and TherapyNotes actually diverge.
| Attribute | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/month | $39/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| 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
- Client Portal
- Notes
- Documents
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Electronic clearinghouses
Only in TherapyNotes
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Portal
- Outcome Tracking
- Clearinghouses
- Insurance
Both cover
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Telehealth
- 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 Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
TherapyNotes
- 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.
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
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
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
TherapyNotes
$39/month- Solo$39/month
- Full EHR
- Scheduling
- Patient portal
Which should you pick?
Choose SimplePractice if
- You need client portal.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want notes.
Choose TherapyNotes if
- You need electronic health records.
- You also want patient portal.
Questions people ask
- Is SimplePractice or TherapyNotes better?
- Neither clearly leads. SimplePractice starts at $49/month and TherapyNotes at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
- SimplePractice starts at $49/month and TherapyNotes at $39/month.
- Does SimplePractice or TherapyNotes run on more platforms?
- SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android. TherapyNotes runs on Web.
- What is SimplePractice best used for?
- SimplePractice is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
- What can SimplePractice do that TherapyNotes cannot?
- SimplePractice covers Client Portal, Notes, Documents, Stripe. TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records, Patient Portal, Outcome Tracking, Clearinghouses. Both handle Scheduling, Billing, Telehealth, HIPAA.
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.
SourceTherapyNotes: 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.
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.
SourceTherapyNotes: 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.
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.
SourceTherapyNotes: 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.
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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