Head-to-head · Therapy Software
SimplePractice vs Foothold AWARDS
SimplePractice 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 scoreSimplePractice · 8.9/10
- Free trialonly SimplePractice
- Most featuresSimplePractice · 1 of 5
SimplePractice scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 8.9 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
SimplePractice is the better fit for established solo and small practices wanting a full suite. Foothold AWARDS is the better fit for larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs.
- SimplePractice fits best
Established solo and small practices wanting a full suite
- Foothold AWARDS fits best
Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs
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Side by side
| Feature | SimplePractice 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Foothold AWARDS 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Therapy Software | #8 in Therapy Software |
| Best for | Established solo and small practices wanting a full suite | Larger behavioral-health organizations with complex programs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, 2FA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SimplePractice 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 |
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| Our verdict | SimplePractice combines electronic health records and practice-management tools for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists. Its browser app… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SimplePractice — where it wins
- Scheduling, reminders, waitlist, recurring visits, and online requests
- Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and whiteboards
- Client portal supports intake, consent forms, payments, and AutoPay
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; standard pricing starts at $49 per month.
- Solo base subscription records one provider.
- Plus adds clinicians for a per-clinician fee.
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
- SimplePractice8.9/10 · 30-day trial
A broad EHR suite covering scheduling, telehealth, intake, payments, and insurance claims.
Visit SimplePracticeFull 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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