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Head-to-head · Mental Health Software

SimplePractice vs TherapyAppointment

  • 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
TherapyAppointment #7 in Mental Health Software 7.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit site

SimplePractice leads on 0 checks, TherapyAppointment on 1, 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 priceTherapyAppointment · $10/mo
  • Free trialboth

SimplePractice scores higher on our rubric for mental health software: 8.4 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

TherapyAppointment is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $49/user/mo.

SimplePractice is the better fit for solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow. TherapyAppointment is the better fit for solo therapists with variable session volumes.

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow

  • TherapyAppointment fits best

    Solo therapists with variable session volumes

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Side by side

Feature SimplePractice 8.4/10 Visit ↗ TherapyAppointment 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.5
Ranking #3 in Mental Health Software #7 in Mental Health Software
Best for Solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow Solo therapists with variable session volumes
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo $10/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features SimplePractice 1/6 · TherapyAppointment 1/6
Telehealth sessions ✓ ✓
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 notes, intake forms, scheduling, reminders, and payments.
  • Supports insurance claim filing and ERA posting.
  • Offers client self-scheduling, recurring appointments, and calendar sync.
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.
  • Solo monthly rates rise with booked session volume.
  • Telehealth is a paid add-on.
  • The Group Practice plan adds a charge for each additional clinician.
Our verdict

SimplePractice combines electronic health record and practice-management tools for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists. Its workflow…

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TherapyAppointment is a web-based practice management and electronic medical record platform for mental health therapists. It brings scheduling, client portal access, digital forms, clinical notes, billing workflows, and telehealth options…

Read the review →
  1. SimplePracticeMental Health Software 8.430-day trial
  2. TherapyAppointmentMental Health Software 7.530-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.

  • TherapyAppointment — where it wins

    • Combines notes, intake forms, scheduling, reminders, and payments.
    • Supports insurance claim filing and ERA posting.
    • Offers client self-scheduling, recurring appointments, and calendar sync.

    Where it doesn't

    • Solo monthly rates rise with booked session volume.
    • Telehealth is a paid add-on.
    • The Group Practice plan adds a charge for each additional clinician.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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