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SimplePractice alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best SimplePractice alternative for most people is Carepatron (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of therapy and clinic software. It's also the best free one.

SimplePractice compared with 12 alternatives: TherapyNotes, Jane, Carepatron, TheraNest, PracticeQ and 7 more.

SimplePractice is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50. 3 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 7 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SimplePracticeThis toolFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TherapyNotesFree trial · from $69/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
JaneFrom $59/moNoWeb
CarepatronFree plan · from $31/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
TheraNestFree trial · from $27/moTrial onlyWeb
PracticeQFree trial · from $59.90/moTrial onlyWeb
ClinikoFree trial · from $45/moTrial onlyWeb
HealthieFree trial · from $18/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Owl PracticeFree trial · from $60/moTrial onlyWeb
Practice BetterFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Sessions HealthFree plan · from $39/moYesWeb
TebraPaidNoWeb, iOS
ZandaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

SimplePractice starts at $49 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 10 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Carepatron, TheraNest, Cliniko, Healthie, Practice Better, Sessions Health and 1 more start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSimplePracticeTherapyNotesJaneCarepatronTheraNestPracticeQClinikoHealthiePractice BetterZanda

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
The full chart of therapy and clinic software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from SimplePractice

  1. TherapyNotes

    Behavioral health EHR with notes, insurance billing and client portal

    • TherapyNotes starts at $69 per month (Solo, one user).
    • TherapyNotes does not cover appointment booking, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Solo therapists and counselors who bill insurance

    TherapyNotes vs SimplePracticeTherapyNotes pricing and details

  2. Jane

    Booking, charting and payments for multi-practitioner health clinics

    • Jane starts at $59 per month (Balance, one practitioner and 20 appointments).
    • Jane lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.
    • Jane also covers class booking.
    • Jane does not cover transcription, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Clinics with several practitioners who share rooms and front-desk staff

    Jane vs SimplePracticeJane pricing and details

  3. Carepatron

    Practice management with a free plan, AI scribe and telehealth

    • Carepatron starts at $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Carepatron has a free plan, which SimplePractice lacks.

    Suits: Solo practitioners who want to start on a free plan

    Carepatron vs SimplePracticeCarepatron pricing and details

  4. TheraNest

    Mental health EHR with claims, telehealth and credentialing help

    • TheraNest starts at $27 per therapist / month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • TheraNest lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.

    Suits: Insurance-based therapists who want claims bundled into the plan

    TheraNest vs SimplePracticeTheraNest pricing and details

  5. PracticeQ

    Intake forms, booking, billing and charting for small practices

    • PracticeQ starts at $59.90 per month (Starter, 25 appointments per practitioner).
    • PracticeQ lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.
    • PracticeQ also covers forms.
    • PracticeQ does not cover transcription, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Practices whose biggest chore is collecting intake forms and consents

    PracticeQ vs SimplePracticePracticeQ pricing and details

  6. Cliniko

    Practice management for allied health clinics, priced by practitioners

    • Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Cliniko lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.
    • Cliniko also covers invoicing and class booking.
    • Cliniko does not cover transcription and insurance billing, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Allied health clinics that run classes as well as one-on-one visits

    Cliniko vs SimplePracticeCliniko pricing and details

  7. Healthie

    EHR, telehealth and client programs for wellness and care practices

    • Healthie starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
    • Healthie also covers online fax.
    • Healthie does not cover transcription, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Dietitians and health coaches who run client programs

    Healthie vs SimplePracticeHealthie pricing and details

  8. 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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.
    • Owl Practice does not cover transcription, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Therapists who see couples, families or groups

    Owl Practice vs SimplePracticeOwl Practice pricing and details

  9. Practice Better

    Practice software for nutrition, wellness and therapy, with programs

    • Practice Better starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Practice Better has a free plan, which SimplePractice lacks.
    • Practice Better also covers online courses.
    • Practice Better does not cover transcription, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Nutritionists, dietitians and health coaches who sell programs

    Practice Better vs SimplePracticePractice Better pricing and details

  10. Sessions Health

    Mental health EHR with a free plan and low-cost insurance claims

    • Sessions Health starts at $39 per month for the first practitioner.
    • Sessions Health has a free plan, which SimplePractice lacks.
    • Sessions Health lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.

    Suits: Insurance-based therapists who file many claims

    Sessions Health vs SimplePracticeSessions Health pricing and details

  11. Tebra

    EHR, medical billing and patient marketing for independent practices

    • Tebra lists no Android app, which SimplePractice has.
    • Tebra also covers review collection.
    • Tebra does not cover transcription, which SimplePractice does.

    Suits: Independent medical and mental health practices that bill insurance

    Tebra vs SimplePracticeTebra pricing and details

  12. Zanda

    Browser-based practice software for allied health and therapy clinics

    • Zanda starts at $19 per month (Starter, one practitioner).
    • Zanda lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePractice has.

    Suits: Allied health and mental health clinics with several practitioners and rooms

    Zanda vs SimplePracticeZanda pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SimplePractice

  • Insurance claims cost $0.39 each, card payments 3.15% + $0.30, and each clinician pays an annual $20 fee for CPT code access.
  • Reminders, calendar sync and client messaging start on Essential; group sessions and extra clinicians need Plus.
  • AI notes are extra: Note Taker is $35 a month, Care Aide $59 a month plus $49 per extra clinician. ePrescribe is $49 a month plus an $89 setup fee.
  • The 50% discount applies only if a paid account starts within 7 days of the trial; groups of 6 or more clinicians are priced by sales.
SimplePractice pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SimplePractice?

The alternatives to SimplePractice in this directory are TherapyNotes, Jane, Carepatron, TheraNest, PracticeQ, Cliniko, Healthie, Owl Practice, Practice Better, Sessions Health, Tebra and Zanda. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SimplePractice.

Is there a free alternative to SimplePractice?

Yes. Carepatron, Practice Better and Sessions Health have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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.