Head-to-head · Therapy Notes Software
CounSol vs Owl Practice
CounSol leads on 0 checks, Owl Practice on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCounSol · 8.0/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresCounSol · 2 of 4
CounSol scores higher on our rubric for therapy notes software: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
CounSol is the better fit for solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow. Owl Practice is the better fit for small practices prioritizing scheduling and client access.
- CounSol fits best
Solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow
- Owl Practice fits best
Small practices prioritizing scheduling and client access
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Side by side
| Feature | CounSol 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Owl Practice 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #7 in Therapy Notes Software | #8 in Therapy Notes Software |
| Best for | Solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow | Small practices prioritizing scheduling and client access |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $69.95/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features CounSol 2/4 · Owl Practice 1/4 | ||
| Note templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Treatment plans | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Client portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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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 → |
Owl Practice is a cloud-based practice management system for psychologists, social workers, therapists, and mental health clinics, with a focus on Canadian practices. It brings scheduling, client records, session notes, intake forms,… 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.
Owl Practice — where it wins
- Online booking, recurring appointments, rescheduling, and waitlist management
- Client portal supports forms, secure messaging, and document sharing
- Combines session notes, payments, and telehealth with practice management
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access may not fit teams seeking a desktop or mobile app
- Group pricing is custom rather than presented as a standard plan
- HIPAA compliance is not among its stated compliance features
- CounSol8.0/10 · 14-day trial
CounSol brings notes, scheduling, billing and client communication into one workflow.
Visit CounSolFull verdict → - Owl Practice7.9/10 · 14-day trial
Scheduling, client access, notes, payments, and telehealth in one cloud-based system.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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