Kipu Health vs Sessions Health
Both score 8.0/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 8.0/10. Buy Kipu if you run an addiction treatment center or residential behavioral health facility with 20+ beds. Skip if you're an outpatient therapist — this is enterprise software for inpatient/residential settings.
Kipu Health 
Sessions Health Rank
#5 of 41
Rank
#7 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
15/18
Starting at
$600/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (247)
User reviews
4.6/5 (113)
What they cost
| Kipu Health | Sessions Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $600 /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | No | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 1 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Sessions Health looks cheaper at $0/month vs $600/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 Kipu Health wins
- 4.7 on both G2 and Capterra — highest-rated EHR in behavioral health
- Powers 6,000+ facilities and 150,000+ users, proven at scale
- HITRUST certified and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant for addiction records
- Full RCM with per-diem billing, denial management, and KipuPay
Where Sessions Health wins
- Free tier with up to 3 active clients lets you test the entire platform with real workflows before paying anything
- Capterra rating of 4.9 across 113 reviews is the highest in the behavioral health EHR category, with 98% positive sentiment
- Customer support gets constant praise in reviews for fast responses and actually listening to feature requests
- At $39/mo for the first practitioner and $29/mo for each additional, it undercuts SimplePractice and TherapyNotes significantly
- Unlimited admin staff included at no extra charge, which matters for growing group practices
Where Kipu Health falls short
- Quote-based pricing with no transparency — estimated $600-10,000+/mo
- Overkill for outpatient solo or small practices
- Complex implementation timeline
- Treatment plan module has a learning curve per user reviews
Where Sessions Health falls short
- No native mobile app, so you are using a browser on your phone which is workable but not ideal between sessions
- Telehealth is a $10/mo add-on per practitioner, while competitors like Blueprint include it in the base price
- No e-prescribing support, so psychiatrists or prescribers need a separate tool
- Smaller review count (113) compared to SimplePractice (2,900+) means less community knowledge and fewer third-party guides
Who is each product built for?
Kipu Health
Target: 20-500+ beds
Buy Kipu if you run an addiction treatment center or residential behavioral health facility with 20+ beds. Skip if you're an outpatient therapist — this is enterprise software for inpatient/residential settings.
Sessions Health
Target: 1-10 clinicians
Buy Sessions Health if you want the cleanest interface in the category at the lowest price and your reviews confirm that matters to you. Skip if you need a native mobile app or e-prescribing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Kipu Health | Sessions Health |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8.0/10. Kipu Health fits 20-500+ beds, while Sessions Health fits 1-10 clinicians. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
Kipu Health starts at $600/month. Sessions Health starts at $0/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Kipu Health: No free trial. Sessions Health: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Kipu Health covers 18 of 18 features we track. Sessions Health covers 15 of 18. Kipu Health has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Kipu Health has a mobile app. Sessions Health 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 Kipu Health if...
Addiction treatment centers and residential behavioral health facilities with 20+ beds
Pick Sessions Health if...
Therapists who want a clean, modern EHR at $39/mo without the bloat of platforms built for hospital systems.