Foothold AWARDS vs TherapyNotes

Foothold AWARDS8.6Visit TherapyNotes8.5Visit

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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TherapyNotes #5 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit TherapyNotes

• Foothold AWARDS fits best

  Mid-size and enterprise behavioral-health providers

• TherapyNotes fits best

  Practices wanting a mature, full-featured practice EHR

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Side by side

Feature	Foothold AWARDS 8.6/10 Visit ↗	TherapyNotes 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Mental Health EHR Software	#5 in Mental Health EHR Software
Best for	Mid-size and enterprise behavioral-health providers	Practices wanting a mature, full-featured practice EHR
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Phone, Email · 24/7
Compliance	HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA, 2FA
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Foothold AWARDS 0/6 · TherapyNotes 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	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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 scheduling, clinical notes, billing, and claims management Client portal supports intake forms and online appointment changes Includes basic telehealth, with mobile apps and 24/7 support
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	There is no free plan Appointment reminders and card processing have separate usage fees Premium Telehealth is an additional paid add-on
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 →	TherapyNotes brings practice management and electronic health records together for behavioral health providers, from solo practitioners to group practices. Its scope covers recurring and one-time appointments, clinical documentation,… 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

• TherapyNotes — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, clinical notes, billing, and claims management
  • Client portal supports intake forms and online appointment changes
  • Includes basic telehealth, with mobile apps and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Appointment reminders and card processing have separate usage fees
  • Premium Telehealth is an additional paid add-on

• Foothold AWARDS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit FootholdFull verdict →
• TherapyNotes8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A full-featured behavioral health EHR for solo clinicians and group practices.

  Visit TherapyNotesFull verdict →