Head-to-head · Mental Health EHR Software
ICANotes vs CounSol
ICANotes leads on 2 checks, CounSol on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreICANotes · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceICANotes · $25/user/mo
- Free planonly ICANotes
- Free trialboth
ICANotes scores higher on our rubric for mental health ehr software: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
ICANotes offers free plan; CounSol doesn't. ICANotes is cheaper to start at $25/user/mo against $69.95/user/mo.
ICANotes is the better fit for behavioral health clinicians needing broad EHR workflows. CounSol is the better fit for solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth.
- ICANotes fits best
Behavioral health clinicians needing broad EHR workflows
- CounSol fits best
Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth
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Side by side
| Feature | ICANotes 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | CounSol 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Mental Health EHR Software | #6 in Mental Health EHR Software |
| Best for | Behavioral health clinicians needing broad EHR workflows | Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25/user/mo (best) | $69.95/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features ICANotes 1/6 · 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mental health templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ICANotes is a cloud-based EHR and practice-management platform for behavioral health professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, and group practices. It brings clinical documentation, treatment planning, scheduling,… 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
ICANotes — where it wins
- Behavioral health templates, treatment planning, and rating scales
- Combines scheduling, portal, telehealth, billing, and claims
- Prescribing plans include e-prescribing and medication management
Where it doesn't
- Prescribing plans cost substantially more than notes-only options
- No mobile apps
- Plan choices split by role, schedule, and prescribing needs
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
- ICANotes8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Broad behavioral health workflows, with plans from $25 per user monthly.
Visit ICANotesFull verdict → - CounSol8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A counseling practice suite with claims and telehealth, priced for solo and small practices.
Visit CounSolFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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