Foothold AWARDS vs SmartCare

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Foothold AWARDS #3 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Try Foothold AWARDS

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SmartCare #4 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Streamline

• Foothold AWARDS fits best

  Mid-market behavioral-health organizations

• SmartCare fits best

  Enterprise behavioral-health networks

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Side by side

Feature	Foothold AWARDS —/10 Visit ↗	SmartCare —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#3 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software	#4 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software
Best for	Mid-market behavioral-health organizations	Enterprise behavioral-health networks
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Compliance	HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Foothold AWARDS 0/6 · SmartCare 2/6
E-prescribing	Not published	Not published
Telehealth visits	Not published	✓ (best)
Psychiatry templates	Not published	Not published
Claims and billing	Not published	Not published
Patient portal	Not published	✓ (best)
Mobile app	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Configurable intake, forms, assessments, and service plans Tracks referrals, outcomes, and custom reports Combines scheduling, billing, and HIE interoperability	Connects assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and workflow validation Supports billing, claims, remittance posting, and financial dashboards Includes inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient workflows
Cons	Pricing requires a sales inquiry Designed for broad human-services programs, not psychiatry alone Access is browser-based rather than through a native mobile app	Designed for enterprise organizations rather than smaller practices Subscription pricing requires contacting sales Web is the only listed platform
Our verdict	Foothold AWARDS combines an electronic health record with case management tools for human services agencies. Its scope includes behavioral health alongside developmental disabilities, supportive housing, homelessness, and related programs,… Read the review →	SmartCare is a cloud-based electronic health record and care management platform from Streamline Healthcare Solutions, designed for behavioral health and human services organizations. Its scope suits enterprise networks coordinating care… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Foothold AWARDS — where it wins

  • Configurable intake, forms, assessments, and service plans
  • Tracks referrals, outcomes, and custom reports
  • Combines scheduling, billing, and HIE interoperability

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales inquiry
  • Designed for broad human-services programs, not psychiatry alone
  • Access is browser-based rather than through a native mobile app

• SmartCare — where it wins

  • Connects assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and workflow validation
  • Supports billing, claims, remittance posting, and financial dashboards
  • Includes inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for enterprise organizations rather than smaller practices
  • Subscription pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web is the only listed platform

• Foothold AWARDS—/10 · Pricing on request

  Configurable EHR and case management for multi-program behavioral-health organizations.

  Try Foothold AWARDSFull verdict →
• SmartCare—/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud EHR spanning behavioral health care, revenue cycle, and multiple levels of service.

  Visit StreamlineFull verdict →