SimplePractice
Veradigm
| Feature | SimplePractice | Veradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Best For | therapists, counselors, solo-practitioners, wellness-professionals | hospitals, large-practices, health-systems, payers |
| Founded | 2012 | 1986 |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Insurance Claims | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ehr | ✗ | ✓ |
| Practice Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Patient Engagement | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interoperability | ✗ | ✓ |
| Population Health | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Veradigm Pros
- Comprehensive solution suite
- Strong data analytics
- Good for large practices
- Interoperability focus
✗ Veradigm Cons
- Dated interface
- Expensive implementation
- Customer support inconsistent
The Verdict
SimplePractice is built for therapists and counselors, with a focus on scheduling and telehealth. Veradigm targets hospitals and large practices and leads with ehr and practice-management.
Veradigm uses custom enterprise pricing, while SimplePractice starts at $29/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
SimplePractice edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.7). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, SimplePractice offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Veradigm takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: SimplePractice has a slight overall edge — but if comprehensive solution suite matters most to you, Veradigm may still be the right call.