SimplePractice
TherapyNotes
| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/mo | From $49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | therapists, counselors, solo-practitioners, wellness-professionals | therapists, psychologists, counselors, behavioral-health-practices |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Insurance Claims | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Progress Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Patient Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Credit Card Processing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ 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
SimplePractice is built for therapists and counselors, with a focus on scheduling and telehealth. TherapyNotes targets therapists and psychologists and leads with progress-notes and scheduling.
On pricing, SimplePractice is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $49/mo for TherapyNotes. That $20/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.
Feature-wise, SimplePractice offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while TherapyNotes takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for therapists, counselors — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
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.