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Head-to-head · Therapy Software

Carepatron vs ICANotes

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Carepatron #6 in Therapy Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $31/user/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Carepatron
ICANotes #7 in Therapy Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit ICANotes

Carepatron leads on 0 checks, ICANotes on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCarepatron · 7.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceICANotes · $25/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresICANotes · 2 of 5

Carepatron scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 7.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

ICANotes is cheaper to start at $25/user/mo against $31/user/mo. ICANotes offers client portal; Carepatron doesn't publish it.

Carepatron is the better fit for clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows. ICANotes is the better fit for behavioral-health clinicians needing prescribing.

  • Carepatron fits best

    Clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows

  • ICANotes fits best

    Behavioral-health clinicians needing prescribing

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Side by side

Feature Carepatron 7.1/10 Visit ↗ ICANotes 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 7.0
Ranking #6 in Therapy Software #7 in Therapy Software
Best for Clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows Behavioral-health clinicians needing prescribing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $31/user/mo $25/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA HIPAA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Carepatron 1/5 · ICANotes 2/5
Telehealth ✓ ✓
Client portal Not published ✓ (best)
Insurance billing Not published Not published
Appointment reminders Not published Not published
Mobile app Not published Not published
Specs
Clinical notes Not published Not published
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
  • Behavioral-health notes, treatment plans and clinical rating scales
  • Combines telehealth, scheduling, claims and payment collection
  • Prescribing plans include e-prescribing, medication management and PDMP checks
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
  • Prescribing plans cost more than non-prescribing options
  • Notes-only plans omit scheduling, portal and billing tools
  • No mobile apps are listed
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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ICANotes is a cloud-based EHR and practice-management platform for behavioral-health professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists, social workers and group practices. Its scope covers clinical documentation, treatment planning,…

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  1. CarepatronTherapy Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $31/user/mo · 14-day trial
  2. ICANotesTherapy Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo · 30-day trial

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

  • ICANotes — where it wins

    • Behavioral-health notes, treatment plans and clinical rating scales
    • Combines telehealth, scheduling, claims and payment collection
    • Prescribing plans include e-prescribing, medication management and PDMP checks

    Where it doesn't

    • Prescribing plans cost more than non-prescribing options
    • Notes-only plans omit scheduling, portal and billing tools
    • No mobile apps are listed
  • Carepatron7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $31/user/mo · 14-day trial

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

    Visit CarepatronFull verdict →
  • ICANotes7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo · 30-day trial

    A broad behavioral-health EHR with notes, telehealth, billing and prescribing options.

    Visit ICANotesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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