Alternatives · Therapy & Clinics
Sessions Health alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Sessions Health alternative for most people is SimplePractice (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of therapy and clinic software. The best free one is Carepatron (2.6 GPA).
Sessions Health compared with 5 alternatives: SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, Carepatron and Owl Practice.
Sessions Health has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per month for the first practitioner. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions HealthThis tool | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| SimplePractice | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| TherapyNotes | Free trial · from $69/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| TheraNest | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Carepatron | Free plan · from $31/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Owl Practice | Free trial · from $60/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Sessions Health starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Carepatron.
SimplePractice and TherapyNotes score higher without starting lower. TheraNest starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Sessions Health
SimplePractice
Practice management and EHR for private-practice therapists
- SimplePractice starts at $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50.
- SimplePractice has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sessions Health.
- SimplePractice also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Solo therapists and counselors in the US who bill insurance
TherapyNotes
Behavioral health EHR with notes, insurance billing and client portal
- TherapyNotes starts at $69 per month (Solo, one user).
- TherapyNotes has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sessions Health.
- TherapyNotes also lists iOS and Android apps.
- TherapyNotes does not cover appointment booking, which Sessions Health does.
Suits: Solo therapists and counselors who bill insurance
TheraNest
Mental health EHR with claims, telehealth and credentialing help
- TheraNest starts at $27 per therapist / month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
- TheraNest has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sessions Health.
Suits: Insurance-based therapists who want claims bundled into the plan
Carepatron
Practice management with a free plan, AI scribe and telehealth
- Carepatron starts at $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Carepatron also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Solo practitioners who want to start on a free plan
Owl Practice
Web-based practice management built for mental health therapists
- Owl Practice starts at CA$60 per month plus tax (Growth, up to 20 sessions a month).
- Owl Practice has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sessions Health.
- Owl Practice does not cover transcription, which Sessions Health does.
Suits: Therapists who see couples, families or groups
Limits worth knowing in Sessions Health
- The free plan stops at 3 active clients and has no administrator accounts.
- Telehealth ($10 a month) and AI Assist ($35 a month) are charged per practitioner, on top of the plan.
- Card payments run through Stripe at 2.9% + $0.30; text reminders sent outside the US may cost extra.
- It runs only in the browser; no mobile apps are listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sessions Health?
The alternatives to Sessions Health in this directory are SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, Carepatron and Owl Practice. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sessions Health.
Is there a free alternative to Sessions Health?
Yes. Carepatron has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sessions Health alternatives work on Android?
The Sessions Health listing does not include an Android app. SimplePractice, TherapyNotes and Carepatron list one.
Which Sessions Health alternatives work on iOS?
The Sessions Health listing does not include an iOS app. SimplePractice, TherapyNotes and Carepatron list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.