Head-to-head · Therapy Notes Software
TherapyNotes vs SimplePractice
TherapyNotes leads on 0 checks, SimplePractice 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 scoreTherapyNotes · 8.8/10
- Free trialboth
TherapyNotes scores higher on our rubric for therapy notes software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
TherapyNotes is the better fit for practices wanting a full-service therapy EHR. SimplePractice is the better fit for solo therapists managing appointments and billing.
- TherapyNotes fits best
Practices wanting a full-service therapy EHR
- SimplePractice fits best
Solo therapists managing appointments and billing
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Side by side
| Feature | TherapyNotes 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | SimplePractice 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Therapy Notes Software | #2 in Therapy Notes Software |
| Best for | Practices wanting a full-service therapy EHR | Solo therapists managing appointments and billing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Email · 24/7 | Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, 2FA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features TherapyNotes 1/4 · SimplePractice 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 |
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| 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 → |
SimplePractice is an electronic health record and practice-management platform for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists. It brings… 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
SimplePractice — where it wins
- Combines appointment requests, reminders, recurring visits, and a client waitlist
- Includes telehealth with waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards
- Supports online intake, payments, and insurance claim filing and tracking
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Starter begins at $49 per month
- Secure messaging and a client waitlist start with Essential at $79 per month
- Team member support and group appointments require Plus at $99 per month
- TherapyNotes8.8/10 · 30-day trial
A full-service therapy EHR for practices that need clinical and administrative workflows together.
Visit TherapyNotesFull verdict → - SimplePractice8.7/10 · 30-day trial
Scheduling, telehealth, intake, payments, and claims in one paid practice platform.
Visit SimplePracticeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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