Headway vs NovoPsych
Headway scores 7.2/10 vs 6.8/10. Best for: Solo therapists who want zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing.
Headway scores higher overall at 7.2/10 vs 6.8/10. Buy Headway if you're a new solo therapist who wants zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing. Skip if you want full control over your insurance panels or run a group practice.
Headway 
NovoPsych Rank
#20 of 41
Rank
#32 of 41
Features
12/18
Features
5/18
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
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What they cost
| Headway | NovoPsych | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 1 | 5 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, NovoPsych looks cheaper at $0/month vs $0/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 Headway wins
- Completely free for providers — zero monthly cost
- Insurance credentialing done in weeks instead of the usual months
- 65,000+ providers across all 50 states
- AI-assisted session notes via built-in Scribe
Where NovoPsych wins
- 150+ validated assessments with instant scoring and symptom trajectory graphs
- NovoNote AI Scribe supports CBT, ACT, EMDR, and other specific modalities
- Free tier gives 5 assessments/month which covers a light caseload
- Practice plans with clinical governance reports for group oversight
Where Headway falls short
- Headway owns your credentialing — if you leave, you may need to re-credential
- Commission from insurance reimbursements means you earn less per session
- No e-prescribing
- Not built for group practices — every provider must be individually licensed and credentialed
Where NovoPsych falls short
- NOT a practice management platform — outcome measures and AI notes only
- No scheduling, billing, client portal messaging, or insurance features
- No G2 or Capterra presence — Australian-origin, still building US awareness
- No open API for integrations
Who is each product built for?
Headway
Target: 1 provider
Buy Headway if you're a new solo therapist who wants zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing. Skip if you want full control over your insurance panels or run a group practice.
NovoPsych
Target: 1-20 practitioners
Buy NovoPsych if you're a psychologist who needs serious outcome tracking with AI-assisted session notes. Skip if you need a full practice management system — pair this with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes instead.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Headway | NovoPsych |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Headway scores 7.2/10 vs NovoPsych's 6.8/10 in our ranking. Headway is the better pick for 1 provider. NovoPsych is better if you need psychologists who need serious outcome tracking with ai-assisted session notes.
Headway starts at $0/month. NovoPsych starts at $0/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Headway: Free tier available. NovoPsych: Yes, 15-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Headway covers 12 of 18 features we track. NovoPsych covers 5 of 18. Headway has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Headway has a mobile app. NovoPsych does not.
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 Headway if...
Solo therapists who want zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing
Pick NovoPsych if...
Psychologists who need serious outcome tracking with AI-assisted session notes