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SimplePractice vs Vetspire

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SimplePractice

Healthcare

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vetspire logo

Vetspire

Veterinary

Veterinary practice management with clinical decision support

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools; Vetspire quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • They diverge on capability: SimplePractice covers Client Portal, Vetspire covers Structured clinical records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SimplePractice and Vetspire actually diverge.

Attributes where SimplePractice and Vetspire differ
AttributeSimplePracticeVetspire
Starting price$49/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud, iOS
CategoryHealthcareVeterinary
Founded2011Unknown

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

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
  • Billing
  • Telehealth
  • Documents
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Electronic clearinghouses

Only in Vetspire

  • Structured clinical records
  • Decision support
  • Integrated invoicing
  • Inventory
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Scheduling

What people use each for

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

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot Vetspire
  • Medical Recordsnot Vetspire
  • Practice Managementnot Vetspire
  • Telehealthnot Vetspire

Vetspire

  • Multi-site veterinary groups needing consistent clinical protocolsnot SimplePractice
  • Practices wanting queryable clinical data rather than free-text historynot SimplePractice
  • Groups measuring clinician-level performance and outcomesnot 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

Vetspire

  • Quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • A newer entrant, so its track record is shorter than established systems
  • Structured records take more effort to enter than free text, and clinician adoption is the main implementation risk
  • Strongest in the US market, with less coverage elsewhere

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

Vetspire

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Vetspire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose SimplePractice if

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

Choose Vetspire if

  • You need structured clinical records.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS.
  • You also want decision support.
Vetspire review

Questions people ask

Is SimplePractice or Vetspire better?
Neither clearly leads. SimplePractice starts at $49/month and Vetspire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or Vetspire?
SimplePractice starts at $49/month and Vetspire at On request.
Does SimplePractice or Vetspire run on more platforms?
SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android. Vetspire runs on Web, Cloud, iOS.
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 Vetspire is typically brought in for.
What can SimplePractice do that Vetspire cannot?
SimplePractice covers Client Portal, Notes, Billing, Telehealth. Vetspire covers Structured clinical records, Decision support, Integrated invoicing, Inventory. Both handle Scheduling.

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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Vetspire: What does Vetspire cost?

Pricing is quoted per practice and is not published.

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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Vetspire: Why structured clinical records?

Free-text notes cannot be queried or checked against protocols. Structured fields make history searchable and let the system prompt during consultations.

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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Vetspire: Vetspire or ezyVet?

ezyVet is the more established system with broader administrative depth. Vetspire competes on the clinical side, particularly structured records and decision support.

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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