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SimplePractice vs WebPT

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SimplePractice

Software

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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WebPT

Software

EHR and practice management for physical therapy

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; WebPT pricing is not publicly listed; must contact sales for specific costs
  • They diverge on capability: SimplePractice covers Client Portal, WebPT covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SimplePractice and WebPT actually diverge.

Attributes where SimplePractice and WebPT differ
AttributeSimplePracticeWebPT
Starting price$49/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
Founded20112005

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
  • Telehealth
  • Documents
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Electronic clearinghouses

Only in WebPT

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Documentation
  • Patient Portal
  • Analytics
  • Insurance
  • PECOS

Both cover

  • Scheduling
  • Billing
  • 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 WebPT
  • Medical Recordsnot WebPT
  • Practice Managementnot WebPT
  • Telehealthnot WebPT

WebPT

  • Multi-location physical therapy practices needing comprehensive billing automation and insurance processingnot SimplePractice
  • Rehabilitation therapy clinics requiring integrated AI-powered clinical documentationnot 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

WebPT

  • Pricing is not publicly listed; must contact sales for specific costs
  • All tiers are customisable but solutions cannot be removed from base plans; forces inclusion of unnecessary features

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

WebPT

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the WebPT 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 WebPT if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want documentation.
WebPT review

Questions people ask

Is SimplePractice or WebPT better?
Neither clearly leads. SimplePractice starts at $49/month and WebPT at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or WebPT?
SimplePractice starts at $49/month and WebPT at On request.
Does SimplePractice or WebPT run on more platforms?
SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android. WebPT runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
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 WebPT is typically brought in for.
What can SimplePractice do that WebPT cannot?
SimplePractice covers Client Portal, Notes, Telehealth, Documents. WebPT covers Electronic Health Records, Documentation, Patient Portal, Analytics. Both handle Scheduling, Billing, HIPAA, SOC2.

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.

Source
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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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.

Source
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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