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Head-to-head · Therapy Scheduling Software

Sessions Health vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Sessions Health #2 in Therapy Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Try Sessions Health
SimplePractice #5 in Therapy Scheduling Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SimplePractice

Sessions Health leads on 2 checks, SimplePractice 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 scoreSessions Health · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceSessions Health · $39/user/mo
  • Free planonly Sessions Health
  • Free trialboth

Sessions Health scores higher on our rubric for therapy scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Sessions Health offers free plan; SimplePractice doesn't. Sessions Health is cheaper to start at $39/user/mo against $49/user/mo.

Sessions Health is the better fit for solo therapists wanting broad coverage and free access. SimplePractice is the better fit for solo therapists wanting a complete platform.

  • Sessions Health fits best

    Solo therapists wanting broad coverage and free access

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo therapists wanting a complete platform

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Side by side

Feature Sessions Health 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Therapy Scheduling Software #5 in Therapy Scheduling Software
Best for Solo therapists wanting broad coverage and free access Solo therapists wanting a complete platform
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/user/mo (best) $49/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Sessions Health 1/5 · SimplePractice 1/5
Integrated telehealth ✓ ✓
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Insurance claims Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile app coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan covers core scheduling, documentation, portal, billing, and storage
  • Includes forms, reminders, payments, claims, telehealth, and reporting
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with Google Calendar integration
  • Scheduling, reminders, telehealth, intake, payments, and billing in one platform
  • Client portal supports appointments, payments, messages, and paperwork
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with calendar integrations
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to three clients and one practitioner
  • Only Google Calendar is listed as an integration
  • The waitlist uses an internal-ID workflow rather than dedicated automation
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $49 per month
  • Appointment reminders and secure messaging begin on Essential
  • Waitlists, group appointments, and additional team members require Plus
Our verdict

Sessions Health is a browser-based electronic health record and practice-management platform for individual therapists and group mental-health practices. It brings scheduling, calendar synchronization, customizable email, SMS, and phone…

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SimplePractice is a cloud-based electronic health record and practice management platform for independent health and wellness professionals. Its audience includes therapists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational…

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  1. Sessions HealthTherapy Scheduling Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. SimplePracticeTherapy Scheduling Software 8.930-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sessions Health — where it wins

    • Free plan covers core scheduling, documentation, portal, billing, and storage
    • Includes forms, reminders, payments, claims, telehealth, and reporting
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with Google Calendar integration

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to three clients and one practitioner
    • Only Google Calendar is listed as an integration
    • The waitlist uses an internal-ID workflow rather than dedicated automation

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Scheduling, reminders, telehealth, intake, payments, and billing in one platform
    • Client portal supports appointments, payments, messages, and paperwork
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with calendar integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at $49 per month
    • Appointment reminders and secure messaging begin on Essential
    • Waitlists, group appointments, and additional team members require Plus

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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