SimplePractice vs TherapyNotes: which does AI recommend?

Since May 29 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 189 AI responses that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it almost always lists first. It recommends both about as often.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

SimplePracticeSimplePractice: 92% (SimplePractice leads)TherapyNotesTherapyNotes: 8%

Recommended when named

SimplePracticeSimplePractice: 99%
TherapyNotesTherapyNotes: 99%

Pick SimplePractice for

  • Private therapy practice software Almost always
  • Small independent practice EHR Almost always
  • Documenting client interactions Usually

Where each brand stands out

TherapyNotes

  • ClaudeOct 6, 2026TherapyNotes1 of 3

    2. TherapyNotes - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and billing matter most. Mental-health-specific note templates, very strong claims processing, and consistently the highest user ratings in the category (≈4.7/5 vs 4.6 for SimplePractice).

Neither ahead

  • ClaudeSep 10, 2026TherapyNotes1 of 7

    - My pick: For most private-practice therapists, I'd choose SimplePractice, or TherapyNotes if SimplePractice's price increases bother you. If you already have an EHR, Doxy.me's free plan is enough.

  • ClaudeSep 8, 2026TherapyNotes1 of 3

    2. TherapyNotes - pick this over SimplePractice if insurance billing is the bulk of your revenue. It was built around the clinical record rather than the client experience, so notes, supervisor co-signing, and claims feel native rather than bolted on.

Topic by topic

SimplePractice named more8About even1TherapyNotes named more1

SimplePractice named more

TherapyNotes named more

About even1

Only SimplePractice is ranked in12

Only TherapyNotes is ranked in1

What people ask AI about SimplePractice and TherapyNotes

is listed first for private therapy practice software and therapist telehealth platforms, and usually for social worker documentation software.

SimplePractice listed firstTherapyNotes listed first
  1. I'm a marriage and family therapist. What's the best EHR and practice management software for a private therapy practice?SimplePractice almost always first
  2. What's the best EHR software for a small, independent therapy practice?SimplePractice almost always first
  3. I'm a social worker. What's the best software for documenting client interactions and progress notes?SimplePractice usually first
  4. best telehealth platforms for therapistsSimplePractice almost always first
  5. I'm an SLP in private practice. What's the best EMR software for managing my patient notes and billing?SimplePractice almost always first

Who AI mentions first

SimplePractice listed firstTherapyNotes listed first

is listed first every month, with September its strongest month yet.

  1. JunSimplePractice listed first: 92%TherapyNotes listed first: 8%
  2. JulSimplePractice listed first: 92%TherapyNotes listed first: 8%
  3. AugSimplePractice listed first: 95%TherapyNotes listed first: 5%
  4. SepSimplePractice listed first: 96%TherapyNotes listed first: 4%

Every engine leans to by about the same margin; ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode list it first almost always.

  • ChatGPTSimplePractice listed first: 91%TherapyNotes listed first: 9%
  • Google AI ModeSimplePractice listed first: 95%TherapyNotes listed first: 5%

Sources AI cites

SimplePractice favouredNeither favouredTherapyNotes favoured

Other brands AI mentions

BrandMentioned in
  1. Sessions Health47%
  2. Jane32%
  3. TheraNest32%
  4. TheraPlatform24%
  5. Healthie16%
  6. Upheal15%
  7. Doxy.me13%
  8. Carepatron11%
  9. ICANotes10%
  10. Tebra10%
  11. Casebook8%
  12. Headway8%

SimplePractice vs TherapyNotes: common questions

Is SimplePractice better than TherapyNotes?
SimplePractice is listed first for private therapy practice software and therapist telehealth platforms, and usually for social worker documentation software.
Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Every engine leans to SimplePractice by about the same margin; ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode list it first almost always.
What are the alternatives to SimplePractice and TherapyNotes?
AI most often names Sessions Health, Jane, TheraNest and TheraPlatform in the same answers.
When is SimplePractice the better pick?
AI usually lists SimplePractice first for: Private therapy practice software; Small independent practice EHR; Documenting client interactions.

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