SimplePractice vs TherapyNotes (2026): Pricing, eRx, Telehealth, AI
SimplePractice and TherapyNotes compared on published pricing, ePrescribe/EPCS, telehealth, AI notes, claims and BAA.
How to choose an EHRUpdated 2026-10-14 · sources on each tool page
Key takeaways
- SimplePractice: $49/$79/$99 plans; ePrescribe $49/mo + $89 setup; Note Taker $35/mo; telehealth on all plans.
- TherapyNotes: $69 solo or $79 + $50 per extra clinician, free non-clinical users; ePrescribe $65/mo with controlled substances at no extra fee; basic telehealth free, Premium $15/mo.
- Claims: SimplePractice from $0.39/claim; TherapyNotes $0.14 per claim, ERA and eligibility check (third-party review).
- Both include a BAA in their terms per a third-party review; confirm on signup.
 SimplePractice |  TherapyNotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter $49/mo, Essential $79/mo, Plus $99/mo; extra practitioners on group Plus $74/mo (vendor site) | Solo $69/mo; Group $79/mo first clinician + $50 each additional; non-clinical users free (vendor) |
| Built-in AI | Note Taker AI notes $35/mo; Care Aide $59/mo (vendor site) | TherapyFuel AI notes $40/clinician/mo (third-party review) |
| e-Prescribing / EPCS | Add-on – ePrescribe $49/mo + $89 setup (vendor); PDMP add-on reported separately | Add-on – ePrescribe $65/prescriber/mo; controlled substances no extra fee (vendor/third-party) |
| Telehealth | Yes – included on all plans | Basic telehealth free; Premium $15/clinician/mo (vendor) |
| Billing & claims | Insurance claims from $0.39/claim (third-party review) | $0.14 per electronic claim, ERA and eligibility check (third-party review) |
| HIPAA BAA | Yes – BAA accepted at signup (third-party review) | Yes – built into Terms of Service since April 2026 (third-party review) |
| Best fit | Therapists and small mental health practices; prescribers via add-ons | Therapists and behavioral health groups up to roughly 10–15 clinicians |
Facts come from vendor pages and third-party reviews as listed on each tool page; "unverified" means we could not confirm it. Confirm everything with the vendor before you sign.
SimplePractice
EHR & Practice ManagementPopular all-in-one EHR for therapists and mental health practices; added psychiatric features via its Luminello acquisition.
From $49/moBAA available
TherapyNotes
EHR & Practice ManagementPractice management and EHR for behavioral health with notes, scheduling, billing and client portal.
From $69/moBAA available
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