DrChrono
TherapyNotes
| Feature | DrChrono | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $199/mo | From $49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | small-practices, solo-practitioners, specialty-clinics, mobile-doctors | therapists, psychologists, counselors, behavioral-health-practices |
| Founded | 2009 | 2010 |
| Ehr | ✓ | ✗ |
| Practice Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Medical Billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Prescribing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patient Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Credit Card Processing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ DrChrono Pros
- iPad-first design
- Good medical billing tools
- Customizable templates
- Telehealth built in
✗ DrChrono Cons
- Customer support inconsistent
- Frequent updates cause bugs
- Learning curve for full features
✓ TherapyNotes Pros
- Purpose-built for therapists
- Excellent documentation templates
- Reliable customer support
- Insurance billing included
✗ TherapyNotes Cons
- Limited customization options
- No telehealth on basic plan
- Interface could be modernized
The Verdict
DrChrono is built for small practices and solo practitioners, with a focus on ehr and practice-management. TherapyNotes targets therapists and psychologists and leads with progress-notes and scheduling.
On pricing, TherapyNotes is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $49/mo compared to $199/mo for DrChrono. That $150/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
TherapyNotes edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: TherapyNotes has a slight overall edge — but if ipad-first design matters most to you, DrChrono may still be the right call.