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Head-to-head · Patient Scheduling

Healthie vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Healthie #3 in Patient Scheduling 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Healthie
SimplePractice #4 in Patient Scheduling 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice

Healthie 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 scoreHealthie · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceHealthie · $18/mo
  • Free trialboth

Healthie scores higher on our rubric for patient scheduling: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Healthie is cheaper to start at $18/user/mo against $49/user/mo.

Healthie is the better fit for solo and group practices seeking low-cost scheduling. SimplePractice is the better fit for therapists wanting scheduling with telehealth.

  • Healthie fits best

    Solo and group practices seeking low-cost scheduling

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Therapists wanting scheduling with telehealth

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Side by side

Feature Healthie 8.7/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #3 in Patient Scheduling #4 in Patient Scheduling
Best for Solo and group practices seeking low-cost scheduling Therapists wanting scheduling with telehealth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $18/mo (best) $49/mo
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, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Email, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 75+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Healthie 0/6 · SimplePractice 0/6
Patient online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar synchronization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth appointments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Clients can book online through a link, embedded calendar, or portal.
  • Recurring appointments, reminders, intake, payments, and waitlists are included.
  • Core starts at $18/month billed annually and includes telehealth and charting.
  • Scheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring series in one platform.
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.
  • Intake, payments, and insurance claim tools connect through the client portal.
Cons
  • The $18/month Core price requires annual billing.
  • Essentials limits active clients to 250; unlimited clients start with Plus.
  • Group's $135/month base covers one provider seat; extra provider licenses cost more.
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $49 per month.
  • The solo base subscription supports one practitioner.
  • Additional clinicians require Plus plan per-clinician fees.
Our verdict

Healthie brings appointment scheduling together with EHR charting and practice-management tools for health and wellness providers. It is aimed at solo providers as well as group practices, digital health startups, and larger organizations.…

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

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  1. HealthiePatient Scheduling 8.714-day trial
  2. SimplePracticePatient Scheduling 8.630-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Healthie — where it wins

    • Clients can book online through a link, embedded calendar, or portal.
    • Recurring appointments, reminders, intake, payments, and waitlists are included.
    • Core starts at $18/month billed annually and includes telehealth and charting.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $18/month Core price requires annual billing.
    • Essentials limits active clients to 250; unlimited clients start with Plus.
    • Group's $135/month base covers one provider seat; extra provider licenses cost more.

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Scheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring series in one platform.
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.
    • Intake, payments, and insurance claim tools connect through the client portal.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at $49 per month.
    • The solo base subscription supports one practitioner.
    • Additional clinicians require Plus plan per-clinician fees.

More comparisons

All patient scheduling comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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