TherapyNotes vs Owl Practice

TherapyNotes8.8Visit OPOwl Practice7.9Visit

Higher score TherapyNotes #1 in Therapy Notes Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit TherapyNotes

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OP Owl Practice #8 in Therapy Notes Software 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Owl Practice

• TherapyNotes fits best

  Practices wanting a full-service therapy EHR

• Owl Practice fits best

  Small practices prioritizing scheduling and client access

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Side by side

Feature	TherapyNotes 8.8/10 Visit ↗	OPOwl Practice 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Therapy Notes Software	#8 in Therapy Notes Software
Best for	Practices wanting a full-service therapy EHR	Small practices prioritizing scheduling and client access
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Phone, Email · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TherapyNotes 1/4 · Owl Practice 1/4
Note templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Treatment plans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Client portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Telehealth	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines scheduling, clinical notes, insurance claims, and billing Client portal supports digital intake, forms, and appointment changes Includes basic telehealth, with mobile apps and 24/7 support	Online booking, recurring appointments, rescheduling, and waitlist management Client portal supports forms, secure messaging, and document sharing Combines session notes, payments, and telehealth with practice management
Cons	Appointment reminders and card processing have separate usage fees Premium Telehealth is an optional add-on Solo plan is single-user	Web-only access may not fit teams seeking a desktop or mobile app Group pricing is custom rather than presented as a standard plan HIPAA compliance is not among its stated compliance features
Our verdict	TherapyNotes brings practice management and electronic health records together for behavioral health providers, including solo practitioners and group practices. Its core workflow covers recurring and one-time appointments, clinical… Read the review →	Owl Practice is a cloud-based practice management system for psychologists, social workers, therapists, and mental health clinics, with a focus on Canadian practices. It brings scheduling, client records, session notes, intake forms,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TherapyNotes — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, clinical notes, insurance claims, and billing
  • Client portal supports digital intake, forms, and appointment changes
  • Includes basic telehealth, with mobile apps and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • Appointment reminders and card processing have separate usage fees
  • Premium Telehealth is an optional add-on
  • Solo plan is single-user

• Owl Practice — where it wins

  • Online booking, recurring appointments, rescheduling, and waitlist management
  • Client portal supports forms, secure messaging, and document sharing
  • Combines session notes, payments, and telehealth with practice management

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access may not fit teams seeking a desktop or mobile app
  • Group pricing is custom rather than presented as a standard plan
  • HIPAA compliance is not among its stated compliance features

• TherapyNotes8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A full-service therapy EHR for practices that need clinical and administrative workflows together.

  Visit TherapyNotesFull verdict →
• OPOwl Practice7.9/10 · 14-day trial

  Scheduling, client access, notes, payments, and telehealth in one cloud-based system.

  Visit Owl PracticeFull verdict →