Heard vs Noterro
Both score 7.5/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 7.5/10. Buy Heard if you hate bookkeeping and want someone else to handle your practice finances and taxes. Skip if you can handle QuickBooks yourself or if you thought this was practice management software — it's not.
Heard 
Noterro Rank
#13 of 41
Rank
#12 of 41
Features
1/18
Features
12/18
Starting at
$169/mo
Starting at
$33/mo
User reviews
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User reviews
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What they cost
| Heard | Noterro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $169 /mo | $33 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 14 days |
| Number of plans | 3 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Noterro looks cheaper at $33/month vs $169/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 Heard wins
- Done-for-you monthly bookkeeping saves therapists the most hated admin task
- Tax prep and filing included — personal on Essential, business on Premium
- S corp election guidance that reportedly saves $5,000+/year in taxes
- Built specifically for therapy private practice finances, not generic accounting
Where Noterro wins
- 4.8/5 on Capterra with 626 reviews, which is the strongest rating-to-volume ratio in massage therapy software
- Core plan at $33/mo includes AI scribe with 300 free credits, so documentation help is not locked behind the top tier
- Clinic-branded mobile app with online booking comes standard, which most competitors charge extra for
- Built-in SOAP note templates designed specifically for massage and bodywork, not adapted from generic medical templates
- Insurance claims via Availity and CMS-1500 on the Max plan, which is rare for massage-focused software
Where Heard falls short
- NOT practice management software — handles finances only, not clinical work
- $169/mo is a lot when QuickBooks Self-Employed is $15/mo
- No G2 or Capterra reviews for independent comparison
- Premium at $255/mo needed if you're an S corp
Where Noterro falls short
- Text and call reminders are not included on the Core plan, so the cheapest tier forces you to rely on email only
- No telehealth or video features at all, which limits you if you ever want to offer virtual consultations
- No public API, so connecting to external accounting or CRM tools requires manual work or Zapier
- Insurance billing only available on the $77/mo Max plan, which is steep for a solo massage therapist billing a few claims
Who is each product built for?
Heard
Target: 1-5 providers
Buy Heard if you hate bookkeeping and want someone else to handle your practice finances and taxes. Skip if you can handle QuickBooks yourself or if you thought this was practice management software — it's not.
Noterro
Target: 1-10 practitioners
Buy Noterro if you are a massage therapist or bodyworker who wants purpose-built SOAP notes and scheduling without adapting generic therapy software. Skip if you need telehealth or want insurance billing without paying for the top plan.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Heard | Noterro |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Both score 7.5/10. Heard fits 1-5 providers, while Noterro fits 1-10 practitioners. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
Heard starts at $169/month. Noterro starts at $33/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Heard: No free trial. Noterro: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Heard covers 1 of 18 features we track. Noterro covers 12 of 18. Noterro has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Heard does not have a mobile app. Noterro 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 Heard if...
Solo therapists in private practice who want someone else to handle bookkeeping and taxes
Pick Noterro if...
Massage therapists and bodyworkers who need SOAP notes, insurance claims, and online booking in one tool built for their specialty.