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Head-to-head · Mental Health Software

PracticeQ vs CounSol

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score PracticeQ #6 in Mental Health Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit PracticeQ
CounSol #8 in Mental Health Software 7.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit CounSol

PracticeQ leads on 1 check, CounSol on 0, and 2 are 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 scorePracticeQ · 7.6/10
  • Lowest starting pricePracticeQ · $59.90/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCounSol · 1 of 6

PracticeQ scores higher on our rubric for mental health software: 7.6 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

PracticeQ is cheaper to start at $59.90/user/mo against $69.95/user/mo.

PracticeQ is the better fit for small practices needing claims and broad integrations. CounSol is the better fit for small practices needing claims and secure telehealth.

  • PracticeQ fits best

    Small practices needing claims and broad integrations

  • CounSol fits best

    Small practices needing claims and secure telehealth

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Side by side

Feature PracticeQ 7.6/10 Visit ↗ CounSol 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.4
Ranking #6 in Mental Health Software #8 in Mental Health Software
Best for Small practices needing claims and broad integrations Small practices needing claims and secure telehealth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $59.90/mo (best) $69.95/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 16 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features PracticeQ 0/6 · CounSol 1/6
Telehealth sessions Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Clinical notes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Billing and claims Not checked yet Not checked yet
HIPAA features Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps Not checked yet None
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, EHR charting, notes, billing, claims, and telehealth
  • Supports secure messaging, online intake, reminders, and patient portals
  • Connects with Trizetto, Office Ally, Zoom, Google Calendar, Zapier, and more
  • Combines scheduling, portal, billing, notes, forms and secure messaging
  • Electronic claim submission and ERA processing support insurance workflows
  • Secure video sessions and appointment reminders across email, text and phone
Cons
  • No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $59.90 monthly
  • Each plan includes one free practitioner/admin account
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring on-premises hosting
  • Starts at $69.95 per month, with no free plan
  • Web-only platform; no mobile apps are listed
  • Plan differences require choosing between video sessions and claims submission
Our verdict

PracticeQ is a cloud-based practice management and EHR platform for physical and occupational therapy clinics. Its feature set covers appointment scheduling, online booking, automated reminders, patient records, customizable charting,…

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CounSol brings practice management tools together for counselors and therapy practices, with a fit for solo professionals and small groups. Clients can book appointments, pay invoices, complete forms, communicate through a secure portal…

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  1. PracticeQMental Health Software 7.614-day trial
  2. CounSolMental Health Software 7.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PracticeQ — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, EHR charting, notes, billing, claims, and telehealth
    • Supports secure messaging, online intake, reminders, and patient portals
    • Connects with Trizetto, Office Ally, Zoom, Google Calendar, Zapier, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $59.90 monthly
    • Each plan includes one free practitioner/admin account
    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring on-premises hosting

  • CounSol — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, portal, billing, notes, forms and secure messaging
    • Electronic claim submission and ERA processing support insurance workflows
    • Secure video sessions and appointment reminders across email, text and phone

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $69.95 per month, with no free plan
    • Web-only platform; no mobile apps are listed
    • Plan differences require choosing between video sessions and claims submission

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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