DrChrono vs TherapyNotes
TherapyNotes scores 8.2/10 vs 6.8/10. Best for: Behavioral health clinicians who spend too much time on documentation and want an EHR that was actually designed around therapy notes, not adapted from a general medical template.
TherapyNotes scores higher overall at 8.2/10 vs 6.8/10. Buy TherapyNotes if documentation and insurance billing are your top priorities and you want a platform that thinks like a clinician. Skip if you need integrations with external tools or if per-message reminder costs would eat into your margins.
DrChrono 
TherapyNotes Rank
#29 of 41
Rank
#3 of 41
Features
17/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$249/mo
Starting at
$69/mo
User reviews
3.5/5 (522)
User reviews
4.4/5 (1052)
What they cost
| DrChrono | TherapyNotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $249 /mo | $69 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, TherapyNotes looks cheaper at $69/month vs $249/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 DrChrono wins
- iPad-native app is a genuine differentiator for mobile-first practices
- Award-winning open API with hundreds of integrations
- E-prescribing with EPCS controlled substances included in all plans
- Strong template library for specialty practices outside behavioral health
Where TherapyNotes wins
- Purpose-built for behavioral health notes with structured templates that match how therapists actually document, not generic medical forms bolted on
- Insurance billing and ERA posting are genuinely good, with electronic claim submission and automated payment reconciliation
- E-prescribing with EPCS included in the base price, so psychiatrists do not need a separate add-on
- Capterra 4.7 with nearly 1,000 reviews is one of the highest satisfaction scores in the category
Where DrChrono falls short
- Starting at $249/provider/mo makes it one of the most expensive options in this category
- 3.5 G2 rating with declining user satisfaction in recent reviews
- No free trial to test before committing to a monthly contract
- Apollo Plus at $1,200/mo minimum is enterprise pricing aimed at small practices
Where TherapyNotes falls short
- No open API, so you cannot connect to tools they have not pre-built integrations for
- Per-text reminder charges of $0.14 each add up fast if you send confirmations and follow-ups to every client
- Premium telehealth is a $15/clinician/mo add-on on top of the base price, while competitors include it
- Mobile app only launched January 2026 and is still maturing compared to SimplePractice's years-old app
Who is each product built for?
DrChrono
Target: 1-50 providers
Buy DrChrono if you run a specialty medical practice and want iPad-native workflow with a strong API. Skip if you're a therapist or small behavioral health practice — this wasn't built for you and the price reflects it.
TherapyNotes
Target: 1-50 clinicians
Buy TherapyNotes if documentation and insurance billing are your top priorities and you want a platform that thinks like a clinician. Skip if you need integrations with external tools or if per-message reminder costs would eat into your margins.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DrChrono | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
TherapyNotes scores 8.2/10 vs DrChrono's 6.8/10 in our ranking. TherapyNotes is the better pick for 1-50 clinicians. DrChrono is better if you need tech-forward specialty medical practices that want ipad-native charting and a strong api ecosystem.
DrChrono starts at $249/month. TherapyNotes starts at $69/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
DrChrono: No free trial. TherapyNotes: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
DrChrono covers 17 of 18 features we track. TherapyNotes covers 17 of 18. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, DrChrono has a mobile app. TherapyNotes 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 DrChrono if...
Tech-forward specialty medical practices that want iPad-native charting and a strong API ecosystem
Pick TherapyNotes if...
Behavioral health clinicians who spend too much time on documentation and want an EHR that was actually designed around therapy notes, not adapted from a general medical template.