Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Patient Management

PatientNow vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score PatientNow #3 in Patient Management 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit PatientNow
SimplePractice #5 in Patient Management 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice

PatientNow leads on 0 checks, SimplePractice 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 scorePatientNow · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly SimplePractice

PatientNow scores higher on our rubric for patient management: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs. SimplePractice is the better fit for solo and small health and wellness practices.

  • PatientNow fits best

    Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo and small health and wellness practices

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature PatientNow 8.7/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #3 in Patient Management #5 in Patient Management
Best for Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs Solo and small health and wellness practices
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $49/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2 HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 15 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PatientNow 1/6 · SimplePractice 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
  • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
  • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services
  • Online requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring appointments
  • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and payments
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
  • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
  • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows
  • No free plan; monthly plans start at $49
  • Starter omits secure messaging and client waitlists
  • Team support and group appointments require the $99 Plus plan
Our verdict

PatientNow combines practice management and electronic medical records for aesthetic and wellness practices, including med spas, plastic surgery, dermatology, weight loss, IV therapy and wellness clinics. Its workflow spans online booking…

Read the review →

SimplePractice brings electronic health records and practice management into one platform for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrists. Its…

Read the review →
  1. PatientNowPatient Management 8.7Pricing on request
  2. SimplePracticePatient Management 8.530-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
    • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
    • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
    • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
    • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Online requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring appointments
    • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and payments
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly plans start at $49
    • Starter omits secure messaging and client waitlists
    • Team support and group appointments require the $99 Plus plan

More comparisons

All patient management comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update