# SimplePractice, TherapyNotes vs TheraNest by Ensora Health Comparison

| | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 127 | 99 | 127 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (98.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (78.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (94.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $29.00 Per Month | $25/mo for the first clinician | $29.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SimplePractice

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Automation (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (3 reviews)
- Inadequate Reporting (2 reviews)

### TherapyNotes

Pros:
- Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Customization (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Update Issues (2 reviews)
- Account Management Issues (1 reviews)

### TheraNest by Ensora Health

Pros:
- Ease of Use (31 reviews)
- Document Management (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Technical Issues (12 reviews)
- Limited Features (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (105 reviews) | 9.0 (76 reviews) | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (106 reviews) | 9.1 (76 reviews) | 8.5 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (29 reviews) | 9.5 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (94 reviews) | 9.1 (68 reviews) | 8.3 (85 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 9.8 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (103 reviews) | 7.9 (72 reviews) | 7.4 (91 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SimplePractice

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $29.00 Per Month

Description: Begin with the basics for your private practice.

Key Features:
- Unlimited clients
- Secure client portal
- Fully paperless intakes

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/simplepractice/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### TherapyNotes

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Non-Profit (501c3)

Price: $25/mo for the first clinician

Key Features:
- + $25/mo per additional clinician
- + $20/mo per intern
- Unlimited non-clinical staff (schedulers, billers, and practice admins are free)

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/therapynotes/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### TheraNest by Ensora Health

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: $29.00 Per Month

Description: What's included:

Key Features:
- Scheduling management
- Secure client portal
- Calendar sync

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/theranest-by-ensora-health/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Mental Health

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | 8.5/10 | 82 |
| **TherapyNotes** | 9.0/10 | 54 |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | 8.3/10 | 72 |

#### Administrative

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 8.6 (61 reviews) | 
| **Billing** | 8.5 (71 reviews) | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 7.8 (62 reviews) | 
| **Security and Authorization** | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 9.4 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 
| **Practice Management** | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 8.7 (65 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.3 (74 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 8.9 (67 reviews) | 
| **Insurance Management** | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 7.6 (51 reviews) | 
| **Appointment Scheduler** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.3 (65 reviews) | 
| **Patient Portal** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 8.0 (58 reviews) | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | 9.3 (75 reviews) | 9.6 (46 reviews) | 9.1 (67 reviews) | 

#### Clinical

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Patient Records** | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 9.5 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (69 reviews) | 
| **Specialty EHR Templates** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 8.3 (63 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | 7.6 (57 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 7.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **Documentation** | 8.8 (77 reviews) | 9.4 (47 reviews) | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **E-Prescription** | 5.6 (31 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 6.4 (33 reviews) | 

### E-Prescribing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | N/A | N/A |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administrative

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regular Updates - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Alerts - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Prior Authorization - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HIPAA Compliant - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Provider Certification - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pharmacy Medication History - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EPCS - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Medication History - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interoperability

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pharmacy Network - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EHR Integration - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Integration - E-Prescribing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HIPAA Compliant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | 9.0/10 | 48 |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Authorization - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliant Texting - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 8.7 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliant Emailing - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 8.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Communication - HIPAA Compliance** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Message Lifespan - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Enhancement - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### EHR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | 7.7/10 | 34 |
| **TherapyNotes** | 8.5/10 | 21 |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Clinical Workflow Management

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Medical Provider Access** | 7.4 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ancillary Care Provider Access** | 5.8 (20 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Meaningful Use Reporting** | 7.4 (27 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Documentation** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Patient Health Information Management

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ePHI Storage** | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 7.1 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Workflow Management** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - EHR

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Patient Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | 7.9/10 | 36 |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Patient-Centered Functions

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Online Presence Management** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Feedback Management** | 6.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | 8.6 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Communications** | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Wearables** | 5.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | 8.7 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 8.2 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Intake Forms** | 9.6 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Measuring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Satisfaction Management** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EHR Integration** | 8.3 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IPC Systems Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Medical Practice Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | 8.5/10 | 13 |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | 7.6/10 | 9 |

#### Operations Management

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administrative Processes** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Back Office Processes** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Coordination** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Practice Specialty Support** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 

#### Added Efficiencies

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration with EHRs** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Integration with Billing Software** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Patient Information Management** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

### Telemedicine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | 8.0/10 | 29 |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Technology

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Telecommunications** | 7.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Low Bandwidth Support** | 6.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EHR Integration** | 8.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Practice Branding** | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Practice Specific** | 7.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Charting And Documentation** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HIPAA Compliance** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **State Regulation Compliance** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Nutritionist

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | N/A | N/A |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administrative

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Practice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insurance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Scheduler** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Medical Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SimplePractice** | N/A | N/A |
| **TherapyNotes** | N/A | N/A |
| **TheraNest by Ensora Health** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Medical Billing

| Feature | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Telemedicine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/telemedicine), [Mental Health Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mental-health), [EHR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ehr)

**Unique to SimplePractice (4):** [Nutritionist Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nutritionist), [Patient Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-engagement), [HIPAA Compliant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hipaa-compliant-messaging), [Medical Practice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-practice-management)

**Unique to TherapyNotes (2):** [Medical Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-billing), [E-Prescribing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-prescribing)

**Unique to TheraNest by Ensora Health (4):** [Medical Practice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-practice-management), [HIPAA Compliant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hipaa-compliant-messaging), [Medical Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-billing), [Patient Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-engagement)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest by Ensora Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 98.4% | 78.8% | 94.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 1.6% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 

### By Industry

#### SimplePractice

- **Mental Health Care:** 79.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.9%
- **Sports:** 1.6%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.6%
- **Higher Education:** 1.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 0.8%
- **Education Management:** 0.8%

#### TherapyNotes

- **Mental Health Care:** 75.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.0%
- **Research:** 1.0%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 1.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.0%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.0%
- **Higher Education:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 6.1%

#### TheraNest by Ensora Health

- **Mental Health Care:** 82.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.7%
- **Translation and Localization:** 0.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 0.8%
- **Law Enforcement:** 0.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.8%
- **Human Resources:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 4.2%

---
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## Top Discussions

### SimplePractice

- Title: [What is SimplePractice used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simplepractice-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Its Nutritionist Software, often used for maintaining the databases on healthy nutritive foods as well as generating the patient /client reports with..."
- Title: [What is simple practice?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simple-practice) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "An EHR system that integrates administrative duties for mental health practices."

### TherapyNotes

No discussions available for this product.

### TheraNest by Ensora Health

- Title: [How do you write a progress note for therapy?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-write-a-progress-note-for-therapy) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The progress in therapy may not be immediate, but diligent self-work and with the help of professionals, like those at https://us.calmerry.com/ocd-therapy/..."
- Title: [Does TheraNest have an app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-theranest-have-an-app) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It does have an app. I have it, but it closes when you attempt to open. I believe they're attempting to revamp."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes-vs-theranest-by-ensora-health)