IntakeQ vs TherapyNotes
IntakeQ scores 8.3/10 vs 8.2/10. Best for: Health practitioners who are drowning in paper intake forms and want the best digital forms tool that also handles scheduling and billing.
IntakeQ scores higher overall at 8.3/10 vs 8.2/10. Buy IntakeQ if your biggest headache is paper intake forms and you want the best digital forms tool that also does scheduling and billing. Skip it if you need a full-featured EHR with outcome tracking and deep clinical documentation.
IntakeQ 
TherapyNotes Rank
#2 of 41
Rank
#3 of 41
Features
15/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$29.9/mo
Starting at
$69/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (321)
User reviews
4.4/5 (1052)
What they cost
| IntakeQ | TherapyNotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $30 /mo | $69 /mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, IntakeQ looks cheaper at $29.9/month vs $69/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 IntakeQ wins
- The intake forms are the best in the category. Fully customizable, branded, and clients actually complete them before the first session without calling you confused
- Low-volume plans at $29.90 and $59.90 per month let part-time practitioners avoid paying for capacity they do not use
- Month-to-month billing with no contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime without penalty
- 4.7 stars on both G2 and Capterra with over 300 reviews. That is not hype, that is consistent satisfaction across years of feedback
- The API is well documented, so if you want to push form data into your own systems or Zapier, you can
Where TherapyNotes wins
- Purpose-built for behavioral health notes with structured templates that match how therapists actually document, not generic medical forms bolted on
- Insurance billing and ERA posting are genuinely good, with electronic claim submission and automated payment reconciliation
- E-prescribing with EPCS included in the base price, so psychiatrists do not need a separate add-on
- Capterra 4.7 with nearly 1,000 reviews is one of the highest satisfaction scores in the category
Where IntakeQ falls short
- The practice management side is an add-on, not the core product. Scheduling and billing work but feel less polished than dedicated EHRs
- No native mobile app. Checking forms and appointments from your phone means using a mobile browser
- If you need full EHR features like outcome measures or treatment plan tracking, IntakeQ does not go deep enough
- Adding practitioners gets expensive. At $30/month per additional provider on the top plan, a five-person practice pays $204.90/month
Where TherapyNotes falls short
- No open API, so you cannot connect to tools they have not pre-built integrations for
- Per-text reminder charges of $0.14 each add up fast if you send confirmations and follow-ups to every client
- Premium telehealth is a $15/clinician/mo add-on on top of the base price, while competitors include it
- Mobile app only launched January 2026 and is still maturing compared to SimplePractice's years-old app
Who is each product built for?
IntakeQ
Target: 1-20 practitioners
Buy IntakeQ if your biggest headache is paper intake forms and you want the best digital forms tool that also does scheduling and billing. Skip it if you need a full-featured EHR with outcome tracking and deep clinical documentation.
TherapyNotes
Target: 1-50 clinicians
Buy TherapyNotes if documentation and insurance billing are your top priorities and you want a platform that thinks like a clinician. Skip if you need integrations with external tools or if per-message reminder costs would eat into your margins.
Feature comparison
| Feature | IntakeQ | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
IntakeQ scores 8.3/10 vs TherapyNotes's 8.2/10 in our ranking. IntakeQ is the better pick for 1-20 practitioners. TherapyNotes is better if you need behavioral health clinicians who spend too much time on documentation and want an ehr that was actually designed around therapy notes, not adapted from a general medical template.
IntakeQ starts at $29.9/month. TherapyNotes starts at $69/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
IntakeQ: Yes, 14-day free trial. TherapyNotes: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
IntakeQ covers 15 of 18 features we track. TherapyNotes covers 17 of 18. TherapyNotes has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, IntakeQ does not have a mobile app. TherapyNotes 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 IntakeQ if...
Health practitioners who are drowning in paper intake forms and want the best digital forms tool that also handles scheduling and billing
Pick TherapyNotes if...
Behavioral health clinicians who spend too much time on documentation and want an EHR that was actually designed around therapy notes, not adapted from a general medical template.