AdvancedMD vs Grow Therapy
Grow Therapy scores 7.0/10 vs 6.5/10. Best for: Solo therapists who want free managed billing and a built-in client referral pipeline.
Grow Therapy scores higher overall at 7.0/10 vs 6.5/10. Buy Grow Therapy if you're a solo therapist who wants free managed billing and a referral pipeline. Skip if you want to control your own insurance relationships or need Capterra/G2-verified reviews before committing.
AdvancedMD 
Grow Therapy Rank
#35 of 41
Rank
#26 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
14/18
Starting at
$130/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
3.6/5 (525)
User reviews
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What they cost
| AdvancedMD | Grow Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $130 /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | 30 days | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 3 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Grow Therapy looks cheaper at $0/month vs $130/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where AdvancedMD wins
- NOW plan at $130/mo specifically targets small mental health practices, capped at 3 providers
- 300+ customizable documentation templates
- Clearinghouse connects to 1,800+ insurance carriers
- Actual 30-day free trial available on the mental health plan
Where Grow Therapy wins
- Free platform with full EHR, telehealth, and managed insurance billing
- 100+ insurance plan partnerships including Medicaid in select states
- AI-assisted documentation built in
- 4.7/5 on Trustpilot with 7,500+ reviews — more than most EHRs
Where AdvancedMD falls short
- Full EHR+PM bundle at $729/provider/mo is prohibitively expensive for small practices
- 3.6 ratings on both G2 and Capterra are the lowest in this category
- Automated reminders cost extra on top of already high monthly prices
- API access is an add-on, not included in standard plans
Where Grow Therapy falls short
- No presence on G2 or Capterra makes independent comparison harder
- Commission model means lower per-session take-home than billing yourself
- Similar to Headway — you trade independence for convenience
- Not designed for group practices
Who is each product built for?
AdvancedMD
Target: 1-200+ providers
Buy AdvancedMD if you're a mid-size multi-specialty practice that needs enterprise customization, or try the NOW plan at $130/mo if you're a small mental health practice. Skip if price matters — outside the NOW plan, this is built for practices with bigger budgets.
Grow Therapy
Target: 1 provider
Buy Grow Therapy if you're a solo therapist who wants free managed billing and a referral pipeline. Skip if you want to control your own insurance relationships or need Capterra/G2-verified reviews before committing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AdvancedMD | Grow Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Security | ||
| HIPAA compliant | ||
| Telehealth / video sessions | ||
| Secure messaging | ||
| Scheduling & Clients | ||
| Online scheduling | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Intake forms / assessments | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Clinical | ||
| Progress notes / documentation | ||
| Treatment plans | ||
| E-prescribing | ||
| Outcome measures / assessments | ||
| Billing & Payments | ||
| Insurance billing / claims | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Superbill generation | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Platform | ||
| Group practice support | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Integrations / API | ||
Common questions
Grow Therapy scores 7.0/10 vs AdvancedMD's 6.5/10 in our ranking. Grow Therapy is the better pick for 1 provider. AdvancedMD is better if you need mid-size multi-specialty practices that need heavy customization, or small mental health practices willing to try the now plan.
AdvancedMD starts at $130/month. Grow Therapy starts at $0/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
AdvancedMD: Yes, 30-day free trial. Grow Therapy: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
AdvancedMD covers 18 of 18 features we track. Grow Therapy covers 14 of 18. AdvancedMD has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, AdvancedMD has a mobile app. Grow Therapy does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most healthcare practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick AdvancedMD if...
Mid-size multi-specialty practices that need heavy customization, or small mental health practices willing to try the NOW plan
Pick Grow Therapy if...
Solo therapists who want free managed billing and a built-in client referral pipeline