2026 Comparison
Therapy Companion vs
SimplePractice
Everything SimplePractice does — scheduling, billing, documentation, client portal — Therapy Companion does too. Then it goes further with AI-powered session prep, between-session client engagement, insurance compliance, and several more patent-pending features designed for how therapy actually works.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Therapy Companion | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Assisted SOAP NotesPatent Pending | ✓ | — |
| AI Session PrepPatent Pending | ✓ | — |
| Insurance Compliance EnginePatent Pending | ✓ | — |
| Between-Session Client ToolsPatent Pending | ✓ | — |
| Scheduling & Calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telehealth VideoIntegrated HIPAA-compliant video sessions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Billing / Claims | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Superbill Generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Treatment Plan ManagementTC auto-suggests treatment plan updates based on session data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress Notes TemplatesTC generates notes from session summaries — not just templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Therapist Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Mobile AppPatent Pending | ✓ | — |
| HIPAA Compliant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Migration SupportFull migration from SimplePractice — clients, notes, and history | ✓ | — |
| Pattern Recognition / InsightsPatent Pending | ✓ | — |
| Risk Assessment AlertsPatent Pending | ✓ | — |
Why therapists are switching
AI Does the Writing
Enter a brief session summary and get a complete SOAP note — no templates, no copy-paste, no after-hours catch-up.
Clients Stay Engaged
Between-session mood tracking, homework, and reflections keep clients connected and give you real data before each session.
Claims Get Approved
Real-time insurance compliance tracking flags issues before you submit — not after you get denied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate from SimplePractice to Therapy Companion?▾
Yes. We handle full migration of your client records, session notes, treatment plans, and documents. Most migrations complete in under 10 minutes.
Is Therapy Companion more expensive than SimplePractice?▾
Therapy Companion is currently in early access. SimplePractice starts at $49/month for their Starter plan (increased from $29 in March 2025) and goes up to $99/month for Plus. Their AI Note Taker is an additional $35/month per clinician. Book a demo to learn about Therapy Companion pricing.
Does Therapy Companion have telehealth built in?▾
Therapy Companion integrates with your preferred telehealth platform rather than locking you into a proprietary video tool. This gives you flexibility to use Zoom, Doxy.me, or any HIPAA-compliant video service.
What makes Therapy Companion different from SimplePractice?▾
SimplePractice is a traditional EHR focused on billing and scheduling. Therapy Companion is built around what happens between sessions — AI-powered session prep, client collaboration tools, insurance compliance tracking, and documentation that writes itself. It is the difference between starting every session cold and starting prepared.
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