ICANotes vs NovoPsych
NovoPsych scores 6.8/10 vs 6.5/10. Best for: Psychologists who need serious outcome tracking with AI-assisted session notes.
NovoPsych scores higher overall at 6.8/10 vs 6.5/10. 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.
ICANotes 
NovoPsych Rank
#37 of 41
Rank
#32 of 41
Features
16/18
Features
5/18
Starting at
$35/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
3.8/5 (130)
User reviews
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What they cost
| ICANotes | NovoPsych | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $35 /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | 0 days | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 5 | 5 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, NovoPsych looks cheaper at $0/month vs $35/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 ICANotes wins
- Point-and-click note builder genuinely reduces documentation to 2-3 minutes per session, which users consistently confirm in reviews
- Over 100 built-in clinical assessments with automatic scoring and trend tracking tied directly to treatment plans
- E-prescribing with EPCS and lab integration on the Prescribing plan, so psychiatrists can handle everything in one system
- Part-time pricing starts at $35/mo for clinicians with lighter caseloads, which is rare in behavioral health EHRs
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 ICANotes falls short
- Interface looks like it was built in the 1990s and has not had a visual refresh, which multiple Capterra reviewers call out
- No native mobile app, so mobile access requires Microsoft Remote Desktop or a browser, which is clunky
- Telehealth is a $10/mo per user add-on, not included, and the $99 activation fee on prescribing plans adds up
- Appointment scheduler is reported as slow by multiple reviewers, with lag when booking or rearranging sessions
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?
ICANotes
Target: 1-30 clinicians
Buy ICANotes if speed of documentation is your top priority and you will trade a modern interface for 3-minute progress notes. Skip if you care about design, need a mobile app, or want telehealth included.
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 | ICANotes | 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
NovoPsych scores 6.8/10 vs ICANotes's 6.5/10 in our ranking. NovoPsych is the better pick for 1-20 practitioners. ICANotes is better if you need behavioral health clinicians who dread documentation and want to cut note-writing time from 30 minutes to under 5 minutes per session.
ICANotes starts at $35/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.
ICANotes: No free trial. NovoPsych: Yes, 15-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
ICANotes covers 16 of 18 features we track. NovoPsych covers 5 of 18. ICANotes has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, ICANotes does not have a mobile app. NovoPsych does not have one either.
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 ICANotes if...
Behavioral health clinicians who dread documentation and want to cut note-writing time from 30 minutes to under 5 minutes per session.
Pick NovoPsych if...
Psychologists who need serious outcome tracking with AI-assisted session notes