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Head-to-head · Therapy Scheduling Software

Halaxy vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Halaxy #1 in Therapy Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Halaxy
SimplePractice #5 in Therapy Scheduling Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SimplePractice

Halaxy leads on 1 check, SimplePractice on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHalaxy · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Halaxy
  • Free trialonly SimplePractice

Halaxy scores higher on our rubric for therapy scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Halaxy offers free plan; SimplePractice doesn't.

Halaxy is the better fit for practices seeking free scheduling with telehealth. SimplePractice is the better fit for solo therapists wanting a complete platform.

  • Halaxy fits best

    Practices seeking free scheduling with telehealth

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo therapists wanting a complete platform

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Side by side

Feature Halaxy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Therapy Scheduling Software #5 in Therapy Scheduling Software
Best for Practices seeking free scheduling with telehealth Solo therapists wanting a complete platform
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $49/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Phone, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Halaxy 1/5 · SimplePractice 1/5
Integrated telehealth ✓ ✓
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Insurance claims Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile app coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited practitioners, locations, and appointments
  • Combines scheduling, intake, telehealth, payments, and patient records
  • Integrates with Coviu, Zoom, Xero, QuickBooks, and healthcare networks
  • Scheduling, reminders, telehealth, intake, payments, and billing in one platform
  • Client portal supports appointments, payments, messages, and paperwork
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with calendar integrations
Cons
  • SMS reminders and some features use credits or paid add-ons
  • Pricing varies by region and may include transaction fees
  • Broader clinical tools may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $49 per month
  • Appointment reminders and secure messaging begin on Essential
  • Waitlists, group appointments, and additional team members require Plus
Our verdict

Halaxy is cloud-based practice management software for healthcare practitioners and practices. It combines appointment scheduling, online bookings, practitioner directories, patient intake, consent forms, clinical notes, telehealth,…

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SimplePractice is a cloud-based electronic health record and practice management platform for independent health and wellness professionals. Its audience includes therapists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational…

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  1. HalaxyTherapy Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan
  2. SimplePracticeTherapy Scheduling Software 8.930-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Halaxy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited practitioners, locations, and appointments
    • Combines scheduling, intake, telehealth, payments, and patient records
    • Integrates with Coviu, Zoom, Xero, QuickBooks, and healthcare networks

    Where it doesn't

    • SMS reminders and some features use credits or paid add-ons
    • Pricing varies by region and may include transaction fees
    • Broader clinical tools may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Scheduling, reminders, telehealth, intake, payments, and billing in one platform
    • Client portal supports appointments, payments, messages, and paperwork
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with calendar integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at $49 per month
    • Appointment reminders and secure messaging begin on Essential
    • Waitlists, group appointments, and additional team members require Plus

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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