Alternatives · Therapy & Clinics
Upheal alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Upheal alternative for most people is SimplePractice (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of therapy and clinic software. The best free one is Heidi Health (2.4 GPA).
Upheal compared with 7 alternatives: Mentalyc, Blueprint, SimplePractice, Sessions Health, Freed and 2 more.
Upheal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per month for AI notes. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UphealThis tool | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Mentalyc | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Blueprint | Free trial · from $0.99 | Trial only | Web |
| SimplePractice | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sessions Health | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| Freed | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Alma | From $95/mo | No | Web |
| Heidi Health | Free plan · from $110/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Upheal starts at $39 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
SimplePractice scores higher without starting lower. Mentalyc 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 Upheal
Mentalyc
AI session notes and treatment plans for therapists
- Mentalyc starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Mentalyc has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Upheal.
- Mentalyc lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Upheal has.
- Mentalyc also covers templates and reports.
- Mentalyc does not cover insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking, which Upheal does.
Suits: Therapists who keep their current EHR and want faster notes
Blueprint
AI notes and an all-in-one EHR for therapists
- Blueprint starts at $0.99 per session (EHR Plus).
- Blueprint has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Upheal.
- Blueprint lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Upheal has.
- Blueprint also covers chat assistant.
- Blueprint does not cover transcription, which Upheal does.
Suits: Therapists with a light or varying caseload who want to pay per session
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 Upheal.
- SimplePractice lists no macOS app, which Upheal has.
Suits: Solo therapists and counselors in the US who bill insurance
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 lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Upheal has.
Suits: Insurance-based therapists who file many claims
Freed
AI scribe that drafts clinical notes after each visit
- Freed starts at $39 per clinician / month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- Freed has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Upheal.
- Freed lists no macOS and Android apps, which Upheal has.
- Freed also covers dictation and templates.
- Freed does not cover insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking, which Upheal does.
Suits: Solo clinicians who want an AI scribe at a monthly per-seat price
Alma
Membership for therapists: insurance, EHR tools and referrals
- Alma starts at $95 per month, billed annually at $1,140.
- Alma has no free plan, unlike Upheal.
- Alma lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Upheal has.
- Alma does not cover transcription, telehealth and appointment booking, which Upheal does.
Suits: Fully licensed therapists who want to accept insurance without handling credentialing
Heidi Health
AI medical scribe that writes clinical notes from visits
- Heidi Health starts at $110 per user / month, billed annually ($150 billed monthly).
- Heidi Health also lists a Windows app.
- Heidi Health also covers dictation and templates.
- Heidi Health does not cover insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking, which Upheal does.
Suits: Clinicians who want AI-drafted notes with no upfront cost
Limits worth knowing in Upheal
- The free plan covers individual therapy only and has a limited AI note feature set.
- The EHR plans charge $0.30 per insurance claim, $0.15 per eligibility check and 2.9% + $0.30 per online payment.
- Group practices are priced per seat for notes or per session for the EHR; the page gives no figures for them.
- The AI Assistant is capped each month unless you pay for Assistant Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Upheal?
The alternatives to Upheal in this directory are Mentalyc, Blueprint, SimplePractice, Sessions Health, Freed, Alma and Heidi Health. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Upheal.
Is there a free alternative to Upheal?
Yes. Sessions Health and Heidi Health have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Upheal alternatives work on Windows?
The Upheal listing does not include a Windows app. Heidi Health lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.