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Head-to-head · Therapy Software

Owl Practice vs Foothold AWARDS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Owl Practice #4 in Therapy Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Owl Practice
Foothold AWARDS #8 in Therapy Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Foothold

Owl Practice leads on 0 checks, Foothold AWARDS on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreOwl Practice · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly Owl Practice
  • Most featuresOwl Practice · 1 of 5

Owl Practice scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Owl Practice is the better fit for small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows. Foothold AWARDS is the better fit for larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs.

  • Owl Practice fits best

    Small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows

  • Foothold AWARDS fits best

    Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs

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Side by side

Feature Owl Practice 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Foothold AWARDS 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.1
Ranking #4 in Therapy Software #8 in Therapy Software
Best for Small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Owl Practice 1/5 · Foothold AWARDS 0/5
Telehealth ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Insurance billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Clinical notes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Online booking, reminders, recurring visits, and waitlist management
  • Forms, client portal, payments, telehealth, and clinical records in one system
  • Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and iCal integrations
  • Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, referrals, and outcomes
  • Integrated billing, electronic claims, scheduling, and custom reporting
  • HIE, lab, and pharmacy interoperability with MFA and audit trails
Cons
  • No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
  • Web-only deployment limits native app options
  • Support is not offered 24/7
  • Contact-sales pricing requires a vendor conversation
  • Browser-based access may not suit mobile-first teams
  • Cloud deployment does not provide on-premises control
Our verdict

Owl Practice is a cloud-based practice management system for psychologists, social workers, therapists, and mental health clinics, with a focus on Canadian practices. It brings scheduling, online booking, rescheduling, cancellations,…

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Foothold AWARDS is a web-based electronic health record and human services platform from Foothold Technology. It is designed for agencies serving behavioral health, developmental disabilities, supportive housing, homelessness, and related…

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  1. Owl PracticeTherapy Software 8.614-day trial
  2. Foothold AWARDSTherapy Software 8.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Owl Practice — where it wins

    • Online booking, reminders, recurring visits, and waitlist management
    • Forms, client portal, payments, telehealth, and clinical records in one system
    • Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and iCal integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
    • Web-only deployment limits native app options
    • Support is not offered 24/7

  • Foothold AWARDS — where it wins

    • Configurable intake, assessments, service plans, referrals, and outcomes
    • Integrated billing, electronic claims, scheduling, and custom reporting
    • HIE, lab, and pharmacy interoperability with MFA and audit trails

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing requires a vendor conversation
    • Browser-based access may not suit mobile-first teams
    • Cloud deployment does not provide on-premises control
  • Owl Practice8.6/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad cloud workflow for small mental-health practices with paid plans and a 14-day trial.

    Visit Owl PracticeFull verdict →
  • Foothold AWARDS8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable behavioral-health EHR for multi-program organizations managing complex care workflows.

    Visit FootholdFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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