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Head-to-head · Therapy Software

Carepatron vs Foothold AWARDS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Carepatron #7 in Therapy Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Carepatron
Foothold AWARDS #8 in Therapy Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Foothold

Carepatron leads on 0 checks, Foothold AWARDS on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCarepatron · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly Carepatron
  • Free trialonly Carepatron
  • Most featuresCarepatron · 1 of 5

Carepatron scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 8.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Carepatron is the better fit for clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows. Foothold AWARDS is the better fit for larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs.

  • Carepatron fits best

    Clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows

  • Foothold AWARDS fits best

    Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs

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Side by side

Feature Carepatron 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Foothold AWARDS 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.1
Ranking #7 in Therapy Software #8 in Therapy Software
Best for Clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $31/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Carepatron 1/5 · Foothold AWARDS 0/5
Telehealth ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Insurance billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Clinical notes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes telehealth, client portal, payments, and AI note tools
  • Combines scheduling, reminders, forms, messaging, documentation, and billing
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android
  • Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, referrals, and outcomes
  • Integrated billing, electronic claims, scheduling, and custom reporting
  • HIE, lab, and pharmacy interoperability with MFA and audit trails
Cons
  • Plus starts at $31 per user monthly for unlimited storage and group workflows
  • Advanced costs $39 per user monthly for roles, white labeling, and premium support
  • No integrations are listed for the free or Plus plans
  • Contact-sales pricing requires a vendor conversation
  • Browser-based access may not suit mobile-first teams
  • Cloud deployment does not provide on-premises control
Our verdict

Carepatron brings scheduling, client communication, telehealth, documentation, and billing into one practice management platform. It is positioned for behavioral, medical, allied health, and wellness practitioners, from solo clinicians to…

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Foothold AWARDS is a web-based electronic health record and human services platform from Foothold Technology. It is designed for agencies serving behavioral health, developmental disabilities, supportive housing, homelessness, and related…

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  1. CarepatronTherapy Software 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Foothold AWARDSTherapy Software 8.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Carepatron — where it wins

    • Free plan includes telehealth, client portal, payments, and AI note tools
    • Combines scheduling, reminders, forms, messaging, documentation, and billing
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Plus starts at $31 per user monthly for unlimited storage and group workflows
    • Advanced costs $39 per user monthly for roles, white labeling, and premium support
    • No integrations are listed for the free or Plus plans

  • Foothold AWARDS — where it wins

    • Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, referrals, and outcomes
    • Integrated billing, electronic claims, scheduling, and custom reporting
    • HIE, lab, and pharmacy interoperability with MFA and audit trails

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing requires a vendor conversation
    • Browser-based access may not suit mobile-first teams
    • Cloud deployment does not provide on-premises control
  • Carepatron8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A mobile-friendly practice platform with a free plan and paid team workflows.

    Visit CarepatronFull verdict →
  • Foothold AWARDS8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable behavioral-health EHR for multi-program organizations managing complex care workflows.

    Visit FootholdFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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