Built for hands-on care
Massage, chiropractic, PT, and acupuncture quick-text, a body chart, timed codes by the 8-minute rule, treatment plans, and VA documentation checks, not therapy session notes.
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Freedom Practice vs SimplePractice
SimplePractice is built mainly for mental-health practices. Freedom Practice is built for massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and wellness clinics, and every plan includes your phone system, AI receptionist, and booking website.
At a glance
What you get, side by side.
| Topic | Freedom Practice | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Massage, chiropractic, PT, acupuncture, and wellness clinics | Mainly mental-health and therapy practices |
| Published price | From $99/month at launch pricing (regular $149), up to 5 practitioners on Clinic | $49, $79, or $99/month, plus $74/month for each added practitioner on Plus |
| AI notes | AI scribe included in every plan | Note Taker $35/month, or Care Aide $59/month plus $49 per added clinician |
| Insurance claims | Included on Clinic and Growth, with no per-claim fee | $0.39 per claim from October 2026 |
| Card processing | Your own Square or Stripe account at your rates. We add nothing. | Their payments at 3.15% + 30¢ per charge |
| Business phone, calling, and texting | Included: unlimited calling and two-way texting in one inbox | Not offered (reminders only) |
| AI receptionist | Included on calls, texts, and website chat | Not offered |
| Online booking | Every plan, with a booking website on your own address | Booking widget on Plus |
| Contract | Month to month, free data export any time | Month to month |
Facts about SimplePractice come from their public website, help center, and public reviews, checked in October 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site for the latest. SimplePractice is a trademark of its owner; Freedom Practice is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
Why clinics choose us
Why Freedom Practice instead of SimplePractice.
AI notes without the add-on
The AI scribe is in every plan. SimplePractice charges $35 to $59 a month for its AI tools, plus more per clinician.
No fee per claim
Insurance claims are part of the Clinic and Growth plans. SimplePractice moved to $0.39 per submitted claim in October 2026.
Keep your own processor
Use your Square or Stripe account at the rates you already have. We never add a percentage on top.
Your phones are included
A clinic number with unlimited calling and texting, voicemail, fax on Clinic and up, and an AI receptionist that books visits while you are with a client.
Real people answer
Call or email the team that builds the software. Need a feature? We build it in 30 days or less.
To be fair
Where SimplePractice does well.
SimplePractice is one of the best-known practice systems, especially for therapists. Here is what its customers like.
- A mature EHR for therapy: notes, treatment plans, and telehealth.
- A large user base and a polished client portal.
- Built-in insurance claims and a clearinghouse.
- Text, email, and voice reminders on paid plans.
Switching from SimplePractice
Export your client list from SimplePractice as a CSV and import it under Settings → Import. Freedom Practice recognizes common SimplePractice column names, skips anyone already added, and lets you run the same file again safely.
- Bring your client list as a CSV: Settings → Import matches the columns for you.
- We help you move over, and your first 14 days are free.
- Keep your phone number. We move it for you.
Questions
Thinking about switching from SimplePractice?
Is Freedom Practice for therapists and counselors?
Our notes, codes, and booking are built for hands-on practices: massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and wellness. If you are a mental-health practice, SimplePractice is built for you. If you are a hands-on clinic using it, Freedom Practice will fit better.
Do I have to change card processors?
No. Connect the Square or Stripe account you already have. Your rates stay yours and we add nothing on top.
What does it cost with three practitioners?
Clinic covers up to 5 practitioners for one price, from $199 a month at launch pricing, with phones, texting, the AI receptionist, the AI scribe, and claims included.
Can I try it before I switch?
Yes. The trial is 14 days and nothing is charged until day 15. Cancel before then and you pay nothing.
Sources: SimplePractice pricing, SimplePractice insurance pricing changes, SimplePractice insurance update 2026, Trustpilot reviews.
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Nothing is charged until day 15, there is no contract, and we help you move your clients over.