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Head-to-head · Mental Health EHR Software

CounSol vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CounSol #6 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit CounSol
SimplePractice #8 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice

CounSol leads on 0 checks, SimplePractice on 1, and 2 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 · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceSimplePractice · $49/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCounSol · 1 of 6

CounSol scores higher on our rubric for mental health ehr software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

SimplePractice is cheaper to start at $49/user/mo against $69.95/user/mo.

CounSol is the better fit for solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth. SimplePractice is the better fit for small practices needing mobile scheduling and intake.

  • CounSol fits best

    Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Small practices needing mobile scheduling and intake

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Side by side

Feature CounSol 8.4/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #6 in Mental Health EHR Software #8 in Mental Health EHR Software
Best for Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth Small practices needing mobile scheduling and intake
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $69.95/mo $49/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CounSol 1/6 · SimplePractice 0/6
Telehealth included Not checked yet Not checked yet
E-prescribing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Insurance billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mental health templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines treatment plans, progress notes, scheduling, billing, and client portal
  • Supports secure video, messaging, and online appointment booking
  • Offers electronic claim submission and ERA processing
  • Clients can request appointments and submit intake forms through the portal.
  • Text, email, and voice reminders support confirmations and cancellations by text.
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.
Cons
  • Monthly plans start at $69.95
  • Plan selection separates video sessions and claim submission
  • Web-based platform; no mobile apps
  • Starter begins at $49 per month, with no free plan.
  • The Starter plan's highlights are limited to core features, requests, and telehealth.
  • Plus charges an additional per-clinician fee for additional clinicians.
Our verdict

CounSol brings practice management and clinical documentation together for counselors and therapy practices. Its web-based tools cover scheduling and appointment booking, treatment plans, progress notes, custom forms, reminders, client…

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SimplePractice combines electronic health records and practice-management tools for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists. Its browser and…

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  1. CounSolMental Health EHR Software 8.414-day trial
  2. SimplePracticeMental Health EHR Software 8.230-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CounSol — where it wins

    • Combines treatment plans, progress notes, scheduling, billing, and client portal
    • Supports secure video, messaging, and online appointment booking
    • Offers electronic claim submission and ERA processing

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly plans start at $69.95
    • Plan selection separates video sessions and claim submission
    • Web-based platform; no mobile apps

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Clients can request appointments and submit intake forms through the portal.
    • Text, email, and voice reminders support confirmations and cancellations by text.
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter begins at $49 per month, with no free plan.
    • The Starter plan's highlights are limited to core features, requests, and telehealth.
    • Plus charges an additional per-clinician fee for additional clinicians.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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