Doximity
SimplePractice
| Feature | Doximity | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | From $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | physicians, nurses, healthcare-professionals, medical-recruiters | therapists, counselors, solo-practitioners, wellness-professionals |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
| Physician Network | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| E Fax | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| News Feed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credential Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Claims | ✗ | ✓ |
| Documentation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Doximity Pros
- Largest physician network in the US
- HIPAA-compliant video calls
- Free e-fax and secure messaging
- Verified professional credentials
✗ Doximity Cons
- Limited to US healthcare professionals
- Premium features for recruiters only
- No patient-facing features
✓ SimplePractice Pros
- Purpose-built for mental health and wellness professionals
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth included
- Integrated insurance billing and claims
- Client portal for intake forms and scheduling
- Beautiful mobile app for practitioners
✗ SimplePractice Cons
- No free plan available
- Limited to solo and small group practices
- Additional fees for some claim submissions
The Verdict
Doximity is built for physicians and nurses, with a focus on physician-network and telehealth. SimplePractice targets therapists and counselors and leads with scheduling and telehealth.
Doximity uses custom enterprise pricing, while SimplePractice starts at $29/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Doximity has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. SimplePractice requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, SimplePractice offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Doximity takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.