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Head-to-head · Mental Health Software

SimplePractice vs PracticeQ

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SimplePractice #3 in Mental Health Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice
PracticeQ #6 in Mental Health Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit PracticeQ

SimplePractice leads on 1 check, PracticeQ 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 scoreSimplePractice · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceSimplePractice · $49/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSimplePractice · 1 of 6

SimplePractice scores higher on our rubric for mental health software: 8.4 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

SimplePractice is cheaper to start at $49/user/mo against $59.90/user/mo.

SimplePractice is the better fit for solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow. PracticeQ is the better fit for small practices needing claims and broad integrations.

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow

  • PracticeQ fits best

    Small practices needing claims and broad integrations

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Side by side

Feature SimplePractice 8.4/10 Visit ↗ PracticeQ 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.6
Ranking #3 in Mental Health Software #6 in Mental Health Software
Best for Solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow Small practices needing claims and broad integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo (best) $59.90/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 4 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features SimplePractice 1/6 · PracticeQ 0/6
Telehealth sessions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring appointments.
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.
  • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents, and online payments.
  • 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
Cons
  • Starter is limited to one practitioner on the solo base subscription.
  • Secure messaging and client waitlist start with the $79 monthly Essential plan.
  • Listed features do not detail clinical notes.
  • 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
Our verdict

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  1. SimplePracticeMental Health Software 8.430-day trial
  2. PracticeQMental Health Software 7.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring appointments.
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.
    • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents, and online payments.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to one practitioner on the solo base subscription.
    • Secure messaging and client waitlist start with the $79 monthly Essential plan.
    • Listed features do not detail clinical notes.

  • 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

More comparisons

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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