Carepatron vs TherapyNotes

Carepatron9.0Visit TherapyNotes8.8Visit

Higher score Carepatron #4 in Therapy Scheduling Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Carepatron

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TherapyNotes #6 in Therapy Scheduling Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit TherapyNotes

• Carepatron fits best

  Practices wanting a generous free starting point

• TherapyNotes fits best

  Therapists prioritizing clinical notes and billing

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Side by side

Feature	Carepatron 9.0/10 Visit ↗	TherapyNotes 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Therapy Scheduling Software	#6 in Therapy Scheduling Software
Best for	Practices wanting a generous free starting point	Therapists prioritizing clinical notes and billing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$31/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat	Phone, Email · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	HIPAA, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Carepatron 1/5 · TherapyNotes 1/5
Integrated telehealth	✓	✓
Client portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Insurance claims	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payment processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile app coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited clients, telehealth, portal, payments, and AI notes Covers scheduling, intake, reminders, billing, payments, and workflow automation Available on web, iOS, Android, macOS, and through an API	Combines scheduling, reminders, intake, telehealth, billing, and claims Supports customizable clinical notes, signatures, and TherapyFuel AI tools Offers web, iOS, and Android access with a client portal
Cons	Free plan includes 1 GB of storage Group telehealth and group scheduling start on Plus Roles, permissions, white labeling, and premium support require Advanced	No free standard plan; the free trial lasts 30 days Some reminders, payments, claims, and telehealth features add fees Enterprise requires at least 30 users
Our verdict	Carepatron is cloud-based practice management and EHR software for healthcare and wellness professionals. It brings online booking, appointment scheduling, automated reminders, telehealth, digital intake forms, client messaging, clinical… Read the review →	TherapyNotes is a web-based behavioral health EHR and practice-management platform for solo clinicians, group practices, agencies, clinics, and educational settings. Its scope covers one-time and recurring appointments, automated email,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Carepatron — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited clients, telehealth, portal, payments, and AI notes
  • Covers scheduling, intake, reminders, billing, payments, and workflow automation
  • Available on web, iOS, Android, macOS, and through an API

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan includes 1 GB of storage
  • Group telehealth and group scheduling start on Plus
  • Roles, permissions, white labeling, and premium support require Advanced

• TherapyNotes — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, reminders, intake, telehealth, billing, and claims
  • Supports customizable clinical notes, signatures, and TherapyFuel AI tools
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with a client portal

  Where it doesn't

  • No free standard plan; the free trial lasts 30 days
  • Some reminders, payments, claims, and telehealth features add fees
  • Enterprise requires at least 30 users

• Carepatron9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A generous free starting point with scheduling, telehealth, intake, payments, and notes.

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• TherapyNotes8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad practice platform for therapists who need clinical documentation and billing workflows.

  Visit TherapyNotesFull verdict →