ClinicSense vs SimplePractice (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick SimplePractice: it is first in our ranking of therapy and clinic software, and it grades higher too, 2.8 against 2.2.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
SimplePractice grades higher on features and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
ClinicSense
Booking, SOAP notes and billing for small wellness clinics
SimplePractice
Practice management and EHR for private-practice therapists
Which one is for you
Pick ClinicSense if
- Fits if you run a massage or bodywork practice that bills clients directly
- Works for a solo practitioner on the 20-appointment plan
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you bill US insurance, as the listing shows only a Canadian claims service
- Tight if you see more than 20 clients a month on Lite, as plans cap appointments
- Pricey if you add staff: extra practitioners cost $20 a month each on Standard and Premium, and aren't available on Lite
- Skip it if you want mental health charting, as it is aimed at wellness practices
Pick SimplePractice if
- Fits if you're a solo US therapist who bills insurance and wants claims in the same account as your notes
- Works for groups of up to five clinicians who want a published price: Plus is $99 plus $74 a clinician
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay on Starter: reminders, calendar sync, secure messaging and treatment plans start on Essential at $79
- Pricey if you want AI notes, as Note Taker is $35 a month and Care Aide $59 plus $49 per extra clinician
- Watch out: claims are 39¢ each, cards 3.15% + 30¢, and every clinician pays a $20 yearly fee for CPT codes
- Watch out: ePrescribe is $49 a month plus an $89 setup fee, and group sessions and extra clinicians need Plus
- Not for you if your group has six or more clinicians and you want a price up front, as those go through sales
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAClinicSenseFair | 2.8GPASimplePracticeGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CLite is $35.75 a month billed yearly, but caps at 20 appointments. Standard at $63.25 is above the dearer-quarter line of $59. | CStarter is $49 a month after a first 3 months at half price, between this category's middle ($39) and its dearer quarter ($59). Reminders and calendar sync need Essential at $79, and on top come 39¢ a claim and a $20 yearly CPT fee per clinician. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial with no card, and no free plan. | CA 30-day trial with no card, and no free plan. The half-price first 3 months only applies if you start paying within 7 days of signing up. |
| Features | CBooking, reminders, notes, forms and payments. There is no US insurance billing, only Canada's TELUS eClaims, and no mental health charting. | BScheduling, paperless intake, progress notes, measurement-based care, telehealth, insurance claims and card payments all come on Starter. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job; the gaps are plan locks and add-ons. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You build intake forms and set up reminders and plans first. | ASimplePractice rates 4.7 on the US App Store from 33,999 ratings, which puts it at A on our ease ladder. |
| Platforms and integrations | BA web app with Square, TELUS Health eClaims, Facebook and Instagram. | BWeb, plus a clinician app for iPhone, iPad and Android with the calendar, notes, messages and payments. No desktop app, and the listing names no integrations or API. |
| Best for | small wellness and bodywork clinics | solo US therapists who bill insurance |
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: ClinicSense and SimplePractice. How we grade
Price against what you get
ClinicSense starts at $35.75 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. SimplePractice starts at $49 a month and scores 3.3.
SimplePractice scores higher, and starts $13.25 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other therapy and clinic software on the chart, 7 score higher than ClinicSense for less, and none scores higher than SimplePractice 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
- ClinicSense also covers forms, invoicing, reports and review collection.
- SimplePractice also covers transcription, insurance billing and telehealth.
At a glance
| ClinicSense | SimplePractice | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $35.75 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly) | $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50 |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required | 30-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | ClinicSense | SimplePractice, LLC |
| Price read from | clinicsense.com | simplepractice.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
Worth knowing
ClinicSense
- Plans cap appointments (20, 200, unlimited); you move up a plan after exceeding the cap two months in a row.
- Additional practitioners are not available on Lite and cost $20 a month each on Standard and Premium.
- The page lists TELUS Health eClaims, a Canadian claims service, but no US insurance billing.
- It is aimed at wellness and hands-on practices, not mental health charting.
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.
Key features
ClinicSense
- Online booking and reminders
- Clients book online, including through Facebook and Instagram, and get email reminders. Text reminders start on Standard.
- Treatment notes
- Customizable treatment notes in SOAP style, with a printable SOAP template on the site, and a client file for each person.
- Intake forms
- Five standard forms come included, such as health history and consent. Custom forms can be built on the Standard and Premium plans.
- Invoicing and payments
- Invoices and receipts on all plans, card payments through Square, and treatment packages and gift certificates on Standard and above.
- Automated client emails
- Campaigns for reviews, referrals, birthdays and clients who have not rebooked, plus newsletters and promo codes.
SimplePractice
- Client portal and online booking
- Clients request appointments online and complete paperless intake documents through a client portal website. Essential adds email, text and voice reminders and calendar sync.
- Notes and treatment plans
- Progress notes, a template library and measurement-based care come on every plan; customizable treatment plans and Wiley Treatment Planners start on Essential.
- Built-in telehealth
- Video sessions are included on every plan. Plus adds group appointments and group telehealth.
- Insurance claims and payments
- Claims are filed from the account at $0.39 each and clients pay online by card. Insurance Navigator, listed as coming soon, adds claim checks and benefits verification at $1.79 a claim.
- Care Aide and Note Taker
- Paid AI add-ons. Note Taker drafts progress notes from a recorded session or dictation; Care Aide adds live telehealth support, treatment plans in beta and client-ready summaries.
- Clinician mobile app
- An iPhone, iPad and Android app to manage the calendar, write and review session notes, share documents, send secure messages and take payments.
Plans
ClinicSense
Lite$35.75
per month, 20 appointments, billed annually ($39 monthly)
For part-time practitioners: online booking, email reminders, SOAP notes, intake forms and financial reports.
Standard$63.25
per month, 200 appointments, billed annually ($69 monthly)
Adds SMS reminders, No-Show Guard, wait lists, packages and gift cards, and TELUS Health eClaims. 5 office staff.
Premium$90.75
per month, unlimited appointments, billed annually ($99 monthly)
Everything in Standard plus VIP support and 15 office staff. Extra practitioners are $20 a month each.
SimplePractice
Starter$49
per month
Unlimited clients, telehealth, progress notes, insurance claims, online payments, intake forms and a client portal. $24.50 a month for the first 3 months.
Essential$79
per month
Adds free email, text and voice reminders, calendar sync, treatment plans, Wiley Treatment Planners and secure messaging. $39.50 for the first 3 months.
Plus$99
per month, plus $74 per additional clinician
Adds group appointments, group telehealth, a premium support line and advanced analytics. $49.50 for the first 3 months; groups of 6+ can get custom pricing.
Ways to pay less
ClinicSense
- Annual discount
One month free with annual billing
The pricing page shows annual billing as one month free a year: Lite $35.75, Standard $63.25 and Premium $90.75 a month.
SimplePractice
- Other savings
50% off the first 3 months
Starting a paid account within 7 days of signing up halves the first 3 months: $24.50 for Starter, $39.50 for Essential and $49.50 for Plus, then the regular price.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, ClinicSense or SimplePractice?
As of Nov 12, 2026, ClinicSense is cheaper to start with: $35.75 a month, against $49 a month for SimplePractice. ClinicSense starts at $35.75 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly), and SimplePractice starts at $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50.
Which has a free plan, ClinicSense or SimplePractice?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither ClinicSense nor SimplePractice has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do ClinicSense and SimplePractice run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only SimplePractice 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.