Carepatron vs TheraPlatform (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Carepatron: it is second in our ranking of therapy and clinic software, and it grades higher too, 2.6 against 2.2.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Carepatron grades higher on the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Carepatron
Practice management with a free plan, AI scribe and telehealth
TheraPlatform
Web-based EHR, billing and video sessions for therapy practices
Which one is for you
Pick Carepatron if
- Fits if you're a solo practitioner who wants to start on a free plan with unlimited clients
- Works for mixed practices of therapists, allied health and wellness staff under one account
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: 100 appointments a month, 1 GB of storage, and no reminders or calendar sync
- Watch out: claims start at 25¢ each and insurance checks cost 15¢, and neither is on the free plan
- Pricey if you grow, as every practitioner is a paid seat and ePrescribing through DoseSpot is $39 a month per user
- Not for you if you need roles and permissions, white labeling or the API, which are only on Advanced at $39 a user
- Watch out: Plus includes 150 texts a month per user, and each one past that costs 5¢
Pick TheraPlatform if
- Fits if you are a solo therapist who wants video sessions inside the same tool
- Makes sense if you bill insurance and want it in one place
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you want a second provider, because Basic cannot add one
- Pricey once you add extras, as text reminders, claims, faxing, recording and AI Notes are billed on top
- Skip it if you want phone apps, since the pages list none
- Watch out: the 3-month early-bird prices are not the ongoing price
How we grade them
| 2.6GPACarepatronGood | 2.2GPATheraPlatformFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPlus is $31 a user a month on yearly billing, $39 monthly, between this category's cheaper quarter ($25) and its middle ($39). Every practitioner is a paid seat, and claims, extra texts and ePrescribing cost more on top. | CBasic is $39 a month for one provider, which is the middle of therapy clinic tools. The page does not say whether that is yearly billing. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe free plan keeps unlimited clients, telehealth, the client portal, online payments and the AI scribe, so one person could run a small practice on it. It stops at 100 appointments a month and 1 GB of storage, with no reminders or calendar sync. | CA 30-day free trial with no card, and no free plan. |
| Features | BOnline booking, an AI scribe, note templates, treatment plans, telehealth, invoicing, claims with ERA posting, a client portal and custom workflows. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job; the limits are which plan you're on. | BScheduling, notes, treatment plans, invoicing, insurance claims, client portal and unlimited video on every plan. |
| Ease of use | CNo App Store rating on record. Booking pages, intake forms, note templates and workflows all need setting up, and the onboarding manager is only on Advanced. | CNo store rating on record. The pages list no mobile apps, and notes, billing and claims need setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with DoseSpot and Google Analytics, and an API on Advanced. No desktop app, and the integration list is short. | CWeb only, with a Google Calendar link and no phone apps on the pages read. |
| Best for | solo practitioners who want to start free | private-practice therapists wanting built-in video |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Carepatron and TheraPlatform. How we grade
Price against what you get
Carepatron starts at $31 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. TheraPlatform starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3.
Carepatron scores higher and starts $8 a month lower. Of the other therapy and clinic software on the chart, none scores higher than Carepatron for less, and 7 score higher than TheraPlatform for less.
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
Where they differ
- Carepatron also covers transcription.
- TheraPlatform also covers invoicing.
At a glance
| Carepatron | TheraPlatform | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly) | $39 per month (1 provider; billing period not stated on the page) |
| Free plan | Unlimited clients, telehealth, client portal, online payments and the AI scribe, with up to 100 appointments, 1 GB of storage and 100 emails a month per user. | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the paid features, no credit card required | 30-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Carepatron Limited | TheraPlatform |
| Price read from | carepatron.com | theraplatform.com |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Carepatron
- The free plan has no appointment reminders or calendar sync and stops at 100 appointments and 1 GB of storage.
- Paid plans are charged per user. Texts beyond the monthly allowance cost $0.05 each, and ePrescribing through DoseSpot is $39 a month per user.
- Electronic claims start at $0.25 each and manual insurance checks cost $0.15 each; neither is on the free plan.
- Roles and permissions, white labeling and API access are only on Advanced.
TheraPlatform
- Basic cannot add providers; a second provider needs Pro or Pro Plus.
- Several features are billed on top of the plan: text reminders, claims, insurance checks, faxing, session recording and AI Notes.
- The pricing page does not say whether the listed monthly figures assume annual billing.
- It is a web product; the pages read list no mobile apps.
Key features
Carepatron
- Online booking and reminders
- Clients book from an online page or an embed on your site. Paid plans add calendar sync, email and SMS reminders, group appointments and booking approval rules.
- AI scribe and clinical notes
- An AI medical scribe drafts notes from sessions, alongside a template library, customizable notes, signatures and locking, and treatment plans. Group notes need Plus.
- Telehealth video
- One-on-one video sessions on every plan, including the free one; group telehealth and in-call chat start on Plus.
- Invoicing and insurance
- Online card payments and automated invoicing on all plans. Paid plans add superbills, CMS-1500 forms, electronic claims from $0.25 each and ERA posting.
- Client portal and messaging
- Clients sign intake forms, message the practice securely and pay through a portal. Plus adds a HIPAA-encrypted email integration, bulk sending and a shared inbox.
- Workflows and API
- Custom workflows run 2,000 times a month per user on Plus and without limit on Advanced, which also opens the Carepatron API.
TheraPlatform
- Video sessions
- Built-in video with screen sharing, group sessions, a waiting room, a whiteboard and more than 30 interactive therapy apps. Session recording and transcription are billed per minute.
- Scheduling and client portal
- Color-coded calendar, online booking, a booking widget for a website, email reminders and a client portal with secure messaging. Text reminders cost $0.02 per message.
- Notes and treatment plans
- Customizable progress notes, assessments and treatment plans, a template library, outcome measures, ICD-10 search and client signatures. AI Notes is an add-on at $30 per provider.
- Invoicing and payments
- Automated invoicing, superbills, card processing, AutoPay and payment reminders, with a free biller account.
- Insurance claims
- CMS-1500 claims, batching, ERA with auto payment posting and EOBs. Electronic claim filing is $0.25 per claim and insurance verification is $0.10 per request.
Plans
Carepatron
Free$0
Unlimited clients, telehealth, client portal, online payments and the AI scribe; 100 appointments, 1 GB of storage, no reminders or calendar sync.
Plus$31
per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly)
Unlimited appointments and storage, calendar sync, reminders, group telehealth and notes, shared inbox, custom branding and 150 texts a month per user.
Advanced$39
per user / month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly)
Adds roles and permissions, white labeling, API access, Google Analytics, 90-day deleted-data retention, an onboarding manager and premium support.
TheraPlatform
Basic$39
per month for 1 provider (billing period not stated)
One provider only, with unlimited clients, scheduling, documentation, billing, insurance billing and unlimited telehealth. Early-bird: $19.50 for 3 months.
Pro$69
per month, plus $39 per extra provider (billing period not stated)
Adds more providers at $39 each, with the same core features as Basic. The page shows $34.50 for 3 months as an early-bird offer.
Pro Plus$79
per month, plus $49 per extra provider (billing period not stated)
Adds more providers at $49 each, with the same core features. The page shows $39.50 for 3 months as an early-bird offer.
Ways to pay less
Carepatron
- Annual discount
Save 20% with yearly billing
Carepatron's pricing page lists 20% off for paying yearly: Plus is $31 per user a month instead of $39, and Advanced $39 instead of $49.
- Other savings
50% off the first 6 months
A limited offer on the pricing page halves paid plans for the first 6 months, for example Plus at $15.50 per user a month on yearly billing; no end date is given.
- Other savings
October offer: $1 a month for 3 months
A banner offers $1 a month for the first 3 months, or 50% off the first year, ending 30 October 2026.
TheraPlatform
- Other savings
Early-bird 50% off for 3 months
The pricing page lists 50% off the first 3 months for new customers who purchase during the free trial: $19.50, $34.50 and $39.50 a month on the three plans.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Carepatron or TheraPlatform?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Carepatron starts at $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly), and TheraPlatform starts at $39 per month (1 provider; billing period not stated on the page). One is priced for each person and the other is not, so which costs less depends on how many of you use it.
Which has a free plan, Carepatron or TheraPlatform?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Carepatron has a free plan. TheraPlatform does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Carepatron and TheraPlatform run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Carepatron lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.