Head-to-head · Therapy Notes Software
CounSol vs My Best Practice
CounSol leads on 0 checks, My Best Practice on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCounSol · 7.2/10
- Most featuresMy Best Practice · 4 of 4
CounSol scores higher on our rubric for therapy notes software: 7.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
My Best Practice offers note templates; CounSol doesn't publish it. My Best Practice offers treatment plans; CounSol doesn't publish it.
CounSol is the better fit for solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow. My Best Practice is the better fit for practices wanting a broad EHR with mobile apps.
- CounSol fits best
Solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow
- My Best Practice fits best
Practices wanting a broad EHR with mobile apps
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Side by side
| Feature | CounSol 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | My Best Practice 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Therapy Notes Software | #8 in Therapy Notes Software |
| Best for | Solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow | Practices wanting a broad EHR with mobile apps |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features CounSol 2/4 · My Best Practice 4/4 | ||
| Note templates | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Treatment plans | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Not published | App |
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| Our verdict | CounSol is web-based practice management software for counselors and therapy practices, including solo practitioners and small group practices. It brings treatment plans and progress notes together with scheduling, appointment reminders,… Read the review → |
My Best Practice brings clinical notes, treatment plans, scheduling, client communication, billing, and reporting into a cloud EHR for mental and behavioral health clinicians. Its stated fit spans solo practitioners and group practices,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CounSol — where it wins
- Combines treatment plans and progress notes with practice management.
- Client portal supports booking, forms, invoices and secure communication.
- Offers secure video sessions, claims submission and calendar integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $69.95 per month, with no free plan.
- Available on the web; mobile apps are not offered.
- Four plans require comparing video-session and claims features.
My Best Practice — where it wins
- Combines notes, treatment plans, scheduling, portal, billing, and reporting
- Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android
- Google Calendar and QuickBooks integrations support common workflows
Where it doesn't
- Telehealth costs an additional $20 per professional per month
- E-prescribing costs an additional $99 per professional per month
- Insurance billing has separate plans and per-item fees on its free tier
- CounSol7.2/10 · From $69.95/mo · 14-day trial
CounSol brings notes, scheduling, billing and client communication into one workflow.
Visit CounSolFull verdict → - My Best Practice7.1/10 · From $39/mo · 14-day trial
A broad mental health EHR with mobile apps, plus separately priced telehealth and e-prescribing.
Try My Best PracticeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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