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Teladoc Health vs TherapyNotes

Teladoc Health logo

Teladoc Health

Software

Virtual healthcare platform for telehealth and telemedicine

From
$89/visit
Rated
-
TherapyNotes logo

TherapyNotes

Software

EHR and practice management for therapists

From
$39/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Teladoc Health does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans; TherapyNotes no API access, preventing integration with external systems
  • They diverge on capability: Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations, TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Teladoc Health and TherapyNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where Teladoc Health and TherapyNotes differ
AttributeTeladoc HealthTherapyNotes
Starting price$89/visit$39/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20022010

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 Teladoc Health

  • Video Consultations
  • Phone Consultations
  • Messaging
  • Prescription Services
  • Mental Health
  • Chronic Care
  • EHR Systems
  • Health Plans

Only in TherapyNotes

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Scheduling
  • Billing
  • Patient Portal
  • Telehealth
  • Outcome Tracking
  • Clearinghouses
  • Insurance

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Teladoc Health

  • 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.

Teladoc Health

  • Does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • Providers cannot prescribe DEA-controlled substances or certain medications including erectile dysfunction drugs
  • Cannot handle medical emergencies; users must call 911 for emergency care

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

Teladoc Health

$89/visit

No published plan breakdown. See the Teladoc Health review.

TherapyNotes

$39/month
  • Solo$39/month
    • Full EHR
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal

Which should you pick?

Choose Teladoc Health if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want phone consultations.

Choose TherapyNotes if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You also want scheduling.

Questions people ask

Is Teladoc Health or TherapyNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. Teladoc Health starts at $89/visit and TherapyNotes at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Teladoc Health or TherapyNotes?
Teladoc Health starts at $89/visit and TherapyNotes at $39/month.
Does Teladoc Health or TherapyNotes run on more platforms?
Teladoc Health runs on Web, iOS, Android. TherapyNotes runs on Web.
What is Teladoc Health best used for?
Teladoc Health is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Teladoc Health do that TherapyNotes cannot?
Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Messaging, Prescription Services. TherapyNotes covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Billing, Patient Portal. Both handle HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teladoc Health: Does Teladoc work with traditional Medicare or Medicaid?

No. Teladoc only works with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, not traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicaid programs.

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TherapyNotes: 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.

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Teladoc Health: How quickly can I get an appointment with Teladoc?

For ASAP visits, wait times are typically just a few minutes. For General Medical, most issues are resolved in 15 minutes or less.

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TherapyNotes: 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.

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Teladoc Health: What medications can Teladoc providers prescribe?

Providers do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, erectile dysfunction medications, or certain other drugs. GLP-1 medications are only available through Primary Care or Condition Management programs.

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TherapyNotes: 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.

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Teladoc Health: What is the cost of Teladoc visits without insurance?

General Medical visits cost 89 USD per visit without insurance. Other services like dermatology and mental health vary by service type.

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