SimplePractice vs Tebra
SimplePractice scores 7.8/10 vs 7.2/10. Best for: Solo therapists or small group practices that want one platform for scheduling, notes, telehealth, and billing without stitching together multiple tools.
SimplePractice scores higher overall at 7.8/10 vs 7.2/10. Buy SimplePractice if you want the most widely-used platform with solid telehealth and a genuine mobile app that works between sessions. Skip if you care about customer support speed or need advanced insurance billing without per-claim fees.
SimplePractice 
Tebra Rank
#10 of 41
Rank
#21 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$49/mo
Starting at
$150/mo
User reviews
3.9/5 (2943)
User reviews
4.1/5 (2020)
What they cost
| SimplePractice | Tebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $49 /mo | $150 /mo |
| Free trial | 30 days | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, SimplePractice looks cheaper at $49/month vs $150/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 SimplePractice wins
- 30-day free trial with no credit card required, so you can actually test it with real clients before paying
- Telehealth included on all plans, even the $49/mo Starter, which most competitors charge extra for
- Mobile app handles progress notes, scheduling, and telehealth between sessions without needing a laptop
- 225,000+ practitioners use it, which means community forums, YouTube walkthroughs, and third-party templates are everywhere
Where Tebra wins
- 2,000+ combined reviews across G2 and Capterra makes it one of the most reviewed platforms in the category
- Built-in patient marketing tools from the PatientPop legacy for growing your practice
- HITRUST certified for security-conscious organizations
- Unlimited non-clinical staff seats at no extra cost
- Estimated range of $99-399/provider/mo covers solo to mid-size practices
Where SimplePractice falls short
- G2 rating dropped to 3.9/5, which is low for the market leader and points to real frustration among power users
- No e-prescribing without a DrFirst add-on, so psychiatrists and prescribers will need another tool
- Support response times have slipped according to recent reviews, with some users waiting days for non-urgent tickets
- API access is locked behind the Plus plan at $99/mo, so automating workflows on the cheaper plans is not possible
Where Tebra falls short
- Custom pricing means no price transparency until you talk to sales
- $500 implementation fee on top of monthly costs
- 3.9 Capterra rating despite high volume suggests mixed experiences
- Merging Kareo and PatientPop created integration growing pains still felt by users
Who is each product built for?
SimplePractice
Target: 1-10 clinicians
Buy SimplePractice if you want the most widely-used platform with solid telehealth and a genuine mobile app that works between sessions. Skip if you care about customer support speed or need advanced insurance billing without per-claim fees.
Tebra
Target: 1-100 providers
Buy Tebra if you want an all-in-one that includes patient marketing and SEO alongside EHR and billing. Skip if you want transparent pricing or if you're behavioral health only — Tebra targets general practice more than therapy.
Feature comparison
| Feature | SimplePractice | Tebra |
|---|---|---|
| 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
SimplePractice scores 7.8/10 vs Tebra's 7.2/10 in our ranking. SimplePractice is the better pick for 1-10 clinicians. Tebra is better if you need independent practices that want ehr, billing, and patient marketing in one platform without paying per staff seat.
SimplePractice starts at $49/month. Tebra starts at $150/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
SimplePractice: Yes, 30-day free trial. Tebra: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
SimplePractice covers 18 of 18 features we track. Tebra covers 17 of 18. SimplePractice has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, SimplePractice has a mobile app. Tebra does too.
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 SimplePractice if...
Solo therapists or small group practices that want one platform for scheduling, notes, telehealth, and billing without stitching together multiple tools.
Pick Tebra if...
Independent practices that want EHR, billing, and patient marketing in one platform without paying per staff seat