Grow Therapy vs SimplePractice
SimplePractice scores 7.8/10 vs 7.0/10. Best for: Solo therapists or small group practices that want one platform for scheduling, notes, telehealth, and billing without stitching together multiple tools.
SimplePractice scores higher overall at 7.8/10 vs 7.0/10. Buy SimplePractice if you want the most widely-used platform with solid telehealth and a genuine mobile app that works between sessions. Skip if you care about customer support speed or need advanced insurance billing without per-claim fees.
Grow Therapy 
SimplePractice Rank
#26 of 41
Rank
#10 of 41
Features
14/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
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User reviews
3.9/5 (2943)
What they cost
| Grow Therapy | SimplePractice | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $49 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 1 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Grow Therapy looks cheaper at $0/month vs $49/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 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 SimplePractice wins
- 30-day free trial with no credit card required, so you can actually test it with real clients before paying
- Telehealth included on all plans, even the $49/mo Starter, which most competitors charge extra for
- Mobile app handles progress notes, scheduling, and telehealth between sessions without needing a laptop
- 225,000+ practitioners use it, which means community forums, YouTube walkthroughs, and third-party templates are everywhere
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
Where SimplePractice falls short
- G2 rating dropped to 3.9/5, which is low for the market leader and points to real frustration among power users
- No e-prescribing without a DrFirst add-on, so psychiatrists and prescribers will need another tool
- Support response times have slipped according to recent reviews, with some users waiting days for non-urgent tickets
- API access is locked behind the Plus plan at $99/mo, so automating workflows on the cheaper plans is not possible
Who is each product built for?
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.
SimplePractice
Target: 1-10 clinicians
Buy SimplePractice if you want the most widely-used platform with solid telehealth and a genuine mobile app that works between sessions. Skip if you care about customer support speed or need advanced insurance billing without per-claim fees.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Grow Therapy | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| 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
SimplePractice scores 7.8/10 vs Grow Therapy's 7.0/10 in our ranking. SimplePractice is the better pick for 1-10 clinicians. Grow Therapy is better if you need solo therapists who want free managed billing and a built-in client referral pipeline.
Grow Therapy starts at $0/month. SimplePractice starts at $49/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Grow Therapy: Free tier available. SimplePractice: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Grow Therapy covers 14 of 18 features we track. SimplePractice covers 18 of 18. SimplePractice has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Grow Therapy has a mobile app. SimplePractice 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 Grow Therapy if...
Solo therapists who want free managed billing and a built-in client referral pipeline
Pick SimplePractice if...
Solo therapists or small group practices that want one platform for scheduling, notes, telehealth, and billing without stitching together multiple tools.