CounSol vs Kipu Health
Kipu Health scores 8.0/10 vs 7.4/10. Best for: Addiction treatment centers and residential behavioral health facilities with 20+ beds.
Kipu Health scores higher overall at 8.0/10 vs 7.4/10. Buy Kipu if you run an addiction treatment center or residential behavioral health facility with 20+ beds. Skip if you're an outpatient therapist — this is enterprise software for inpatient/residential settings.
CounSol 
Kipu Health Rank
#16 of 41
Rank
#5 of 41
Features
15/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$50/mo
Starting at
$600/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (828)
User reviews
4.7/5 (247)
What they cost
| CounSol | Kipu Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $50 /mo | $600 /mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, CounSol looks cheaper at $50/month vs $600/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 Kipu Health wins
- 4.7 on both G2 and Capterra — highest-rated EHR in behavioral health
- Powers 6,000+ facilities and 150,000+ users, proven at scale
- HITRUST certified and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant for addiction records
- Full RCM with per-diem billing, denial management, and KipuPay
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 Kipu Health falls short
- Quote-based pricing with no transparency — estimated $600-10,000+/mo
- Overkill for outpatient solo or small practices
- Complex implementation timeline
- Treatment plan module has a learning curve per user reviews
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.
Kipu Health
Target: 20-500+ beds
Buy Kipu if you run an addiction treatment center or residential behavioral health facility with 20+ beds. Skip if you're an outpatient therapist — this is enterprise software for inpatient/residential settings.
Feature comparison
| Feature | CounSol | Kipu Health |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Kipu Health scores 8.0/10 vs CounSol's 7.4/10 in our ranking. Kipu Health is the better pick for 20-500+ beds. CounSol is better if you need solo counselors or small mental health practices that value personal support and want a dedicated account manager without paying enterprise prices.
CounSol starts at $50/month. Kipu Health starts at $600/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. Kipu Health: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
CounSol covers 15 of 18 features we track. Kipu Health covers 18 of 18. Kipu Health 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. Kipu Health 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 Kipu Health if...
Addiction treatment centers and residential behavioral health facilities with 20+ beds