CounSol vs Grow Therapy
CounSol scores 7.4/10 vs 7.0/10. Best for: Solo counselors or small mental health practices that value personal support and want a dedicated account manager without paying enterprise prices.
CounSol scores higher overall at 7.4/10 vs 7.0/10. Buy CounSol if you are a solo counselor who values personal support and wants a human to call when things break, not a chatbot. Skip if you need reliable video sessions, a mobile app, or a modern-looking interface.
CounSol 
Grow Therapy Rank
#16 of 41
Rank
#26 of 41
Features
15/18
Features
14/18
Starting at
$50/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (828)
User reviews
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What they cost
| CounSol | Grow Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $50 /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 4 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Grow Therapy looks cheaper at $0/month vs $50/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 CounSol wins
- Every single user gets a personal dedicated account manager, which is unheard of at this price point in healthcare software
- 4.9/5 customer service score on Capterra backed by 828 reviews, not just a handful of happy users
- e-Prescribing available as an add-on ($60-70/mo), so psychiatrists and prescribers can stay on one platform
- All four plans include HIPAA-compliant records, scheduling, secure messaging, and a branded client portal
- CounselorListing.com advertising included on Standard Plus and above, which is free marketing for your practice
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 CounSol falls short
- No mobile app, and CounSol has been promising one is coming without delivering, which frustrates practitioners who work between offices
- Video sessions are glitchy according to multiple reviews, with group video not supported and device compatibility issues reported
- Video session quality is inconsistent — multiple reviews report glitches, and group video is not supported
- Interface looks dated compared to newer competitors like SimplePractice or Jane, which may put off younger practitioners
- No API means zero automation or integration with external tools
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?
CounSol
Target: 1-10 counselors
Buy CounSol if you are a solo counselor who values personal support and wants a human to call when things break, not a chatbot. Skip if you need reliable video sessions, a mobile app, or a modern-looking interface.
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 | CounSol | 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
CounSol scores 7.4/10 vs Grow Therapy's 7.0/10 in our ranking. CounSol is the better pick for 1-10 counselors. Grow Therapy is better if you need solo therapists who want free managed billing and a built-in client referral pipeline.
CounSol starts at $50/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.
CounSol: Yes, 14-day free trial. Grow Therapy: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
CounSol covers 15 of 18 features we track. Grow Therapy covers 14 of 18. CounSol has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, CounSol does not have a mobile app. Grow Therapy does have one.
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 CounSol if...
Solo counselors or small mental health practices that value personal support and want a dedicated account manager without paying enterprise prices.
Pick Grow Therapy if...
Solo therapists who want free managed billing and a built-in client referral pipeline