SimplePractice vs TherapyAppointment (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 2.4.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
SimplePractice grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
SimplePractice
Practice management and EHR for private-practice therapists
TherapyAppointment
Practice management and EHR for solo and group therapists
Which one is for you
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
Pick TherapyAppointment if
- Fits if you are a solo therapist who sees few clients and takes insurance
- Works for a group practice that wants reports by clinician and location
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are busy: the $10 rate ends once you book more than 10 sessions
- Watch out: claims cost $0.15 each, benefit lookups $0.07 and payments 2.9% + $0.30
- Watch out: integrated telehealth is $15 a month per provider, and Zoom needs your own licence
- Pricey if you prescribe: e-prescribing is $65 a month per prescriber plus a $110 setup fee
How we grade them
| 2.8GPASimplePracticeGood | 2.4GPATherapyAppointmentFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | C$10 a month up to 10 sessions, $39 up to 39 and $59 after, with $39 for each extra clinician on Group. A working practice pays $59, the dearer quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | 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. | CA 30-day trial with every feature, no card status shown, and no free plan. |
| Features | 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. | BScheduling, portal, messaging, insurance billing and reports, with nothing missing from the core job. |
| Ease of use | ASimplePractice rates 4.7 on the US App Store from 33,999 ratings, which puts it at A on our ease ladder. | CNo store rating on record. A practice system takes setup before use. |
| Platforms and integrations | 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. | BA web app with Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom and Office Ally. |
| Best for | solo US therapists who bill insurance | solo and group therapists on a low entry price |
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: SimplePractice and TherapyAppointment. How we grade
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. TherapyAppointment starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7.
SimplePractice scores higher, and starts $39 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other therapy and clinic software on the chart, none scores higher than SimplePractice for less, and none scores higher than TherapyAppointment 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
- SimplePractice also covers transcription.
- TherapyAppointment also covers forms and reports.
At a glance
| SimplePractice | TherapyAppointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50 | $10 per month for a solo practice booking up to 10 sessions |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial, no credit card required | 30-day free trial with every feature |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | SimplePractice, LLC | TherapyAppointment |
| Price read from | simplepractice.com | therapyappointment.com |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
TherapyAppointment
- Insurance claims cost $0.15 each (paid to Office Ally) and benefit lookups $0.07; payments cost 2.9% + $0.30.
- Integrated telehealth is $15 a month per provider; Zoom integration is $5 plus your own Zoom for Healthcare license.
- E-prescribing is $65 a month per prescriber plus a $110 setup fee.
- Single sign-on on the Group plan is $5 a month per staff member.
Key features
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.
TherapyAppointment
- Scheduling and reminders
- Customizable availability, client self-scheduling, multiple locations, free appointment reminders and 2-way sync with Google, iCal and Outlook.
- Client portal and messaging
- A secure portal with unlimited client messaging, paperless intake with e-signatures, assessments and progress notes.
- Insurance billing
- Electronic claims, benefits verification, automatic ERA posting, and claim progress logs with notices for problem claims.
- Reporting
- Audit reports, earnings tracking and practice analytics; the Group plan adds financial and data reports by clinician and location.
- Add-on tools
- TA Integrated Telehealth, Zoom integration, AI Notes at $0.59 per chart note, e-prescribing and integrated payment processing.
Plans
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.
TherapyAppointment
Solo Practice$10
per month until you book more than 10 sessions
Intro rate after the 30-day trial. It rises to $39 a month past 10 sessions, and to $59 past 39.
Solo Practice (standard)$59
per month, after booking 40 sessions
Standard rate for solo clinicians once they book 40 sessions; every feature is included.
Group Practice$59
per month, plus $39 per additional clinician
Unlimited sessions, payroll report summary, reports by clinician and location, supervisor sign-off and new-client triage.
Edu & Non-ProfitCustom
Special pricing for 501(c)(3) organizations, universities and training centers, quoted by sales.
Ways to pay less
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.
TherapyAppointment
- Nonprofit
Special pricing for non-profits and schools
501(c)(3) organizations, universities and training centers can ask sales for special pricing; the page gives no figures.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or TherapyAppointment?
As of Nov 12, 2026, TherapyAppointment is cheaper to start with: $10 a month, against $49 a month for SimplePractice. SimplePractice starts at $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50, and TherapyAppointment starts at $10 per month for a solo practice booking up to 10 sessions.
Which has a free plan, SimplePractice or TherapyAppointment?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither SimplePractice nor TherapyAppointment has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do SimplePractice and TherapyAppointment 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.