Foothold AWARDS vs CounSol

Foothold AWARDS8.6Visit CounSol8.4Visit

Higher score Foothold AWARDS #4 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Foothold

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CounSol #6 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit CounSol

• Foothold AWARDS fits best

  Mid-size and enterprise behavioral-health providers

• CounSol fits best

  Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth

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Side by side

Feature	Foothold AWARDS 8.6/10 Visit ↗	CounSol 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Mental Health EHR Software	#6 in Mental Health EHR Software
Best for	Mid-size and enterprise behavioral-health providers	Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$69.95/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Foothold AWARDS 0/6 · CounSol 1/6
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	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mental health templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, and referral tracking Combines outcome reporting, scheduling, billing, and electronic claims HIE interoperability plus role-based permissions, audit trails, and adaptive MFA	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
Cons	Pricing requires contacting Foothold Technology Designed for multi-program agencies, not a narrow clinical workflow Browser-based access; no native mobile app is verified	Monthly plans start at $69.95 Plan selection separates video sessions and claim submission Web-based platform; no mobile apps
Our verdict	Foothold AWARDS combines electronic health records and case management for human services agencies, including behavioral-health providers and organizations serving people with developmental disabilities, supportive housing, or homelessness… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Foothold AWARDS — where it wins

  • Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, and referral tracking
  • Combines outcome reporting, scheduling, billing, and electronic claims
  • HIE interoperability plus role-based permissions, audit trails, and adaptive MFA

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Foothold Technology
  • Designed for multi-program agencies, not a narrow clinical workflow
  • Browser-based access; no native mobile app is verified

• 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

• Foothold AWARDS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A configurable EHR for behavioral-health agencies coordinating services, outcomes, and billing.

  Visit FootholdFull verdict →
• CounSol8.4/10 · 14-day trial

  A counseling practice suite with claims and telehealth, priced for solo and small practices.

  Visit CounSolFull verdict →