Practice Better
SimplePractice
| Feature | Practice Better | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $25/mo | From $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | nutritionists, health-coaches, naturopaths, wellness-practitioners | therapists, counselors, solo-practitioners, wellness-professionals |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
| Client Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Protocols | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Claims | ✗ | ✓ |
| Documentation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Practice Better Pros
- Purpose-built for health practitioners
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth
- Client portal with meal plans and protocols
- Integrated payment processing
✗ Practice Better Cons
- No free plan
- Limited customization of forms
- Learning curve for full feature set
✓ 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
Practice Better is built for nutritionists and health coaches, with a focus on client-management and telehealth. SimplePractice targets therapists and counselors and leads with scheduling and telehealth.
Pricing is close: Practice Better starts at $25/mo versus $29/mo for SimplePractice — not a deciding factor on its own.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, SimplePractice offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Practice Better 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.