Grow Therapy vs TheraNest
TheraNest scores 7.4/10 vs 7.0/10. Best for: Solo therapists or growing group practices that want per-therapist pricing they can scale into as their caseload grows.
TheraNest scores higher overall at 7.4/10 vs 7.0/10. Buy TheraNest if you want affordable per-therapist pricing and plan to grow into higher tiers as your practice expands. Skip if you need a real mobile app or if you want scheduling included on the cheapest plan.
Grow Therapy 
TheraNest Rank
#26 of 41
Rank
#17 of 41
Features
14/18
Features
16/18
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$29/mo
User reviews
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User reviews
4.2/5 (1155)
What they cost
| Grow Therapy | TheraNest | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $29 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | 21 days |
| Number of plans | 1 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Grow Therapy looks cheaper at $0/month vs $29/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 TheraNest wins
- Lowest entry point at $29/therapist/mo for basic practice management needs
- Wiley Practice Planner integration on Premier tier gives you structured, evidence-based treatment plans
- E-prescribing including EPCS is available on the Advanced plan without a separate vendor
- Rebranded to Ensora Health with a refreshed interface that cleaned up years of UI clutter
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 TheraNest falls short
- No dedicated mobile app, just a mobile-responsive website that feels clunky for quick note-taking between sessions
- Scheduling and secure messaging are locked behind the Advanced plan at $59/mo, so the cheap plan is missing basics
- Per-claim charges of $0.23 after 30 free monthly claims on Advanced can add up for insurance-heavy practices
- Feature gating across three tiers means the $29 Essentials plan is quite limited for day-to-day practice management
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.
TheraNest
Target: 1-50 therapists
Buy TheraNest if you want affordable per-therapist pricing and plan to grow into higher tiers as your practice expands. Skip if you need a real mobile app or if you want scheduling included on the cheapest plan.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Grow Therapy | TheraNest |
|---|---|---|
| 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
TheraNest scores 7.4/10 vs Grow Therapy's 7.0/10 in our ranking. TheraNest is the better pick for 1-50 therapists. 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. TheraNest starts at $29/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. TheraNest: Yes, 21-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Grow Therapy covers 14 of 18 features we track. TheraNest covers 16 of 18. TheraNest 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. TheraNest 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 TheraNest if...
Solo therapists or growing group practices that want per-therapist pricing they can scale into as their caseload grows.