Is PsyPlanner cheaper than TherapyNotes?

Yes. PsyPlanner starts at $20/month (or $120/year) with all core features included. TherapyNotes Essential starts around $59/month, and additional per-claim billing fees can increase the total cost for insurance-billing practices.

Does TherapyNotes have outcome tracking?

TherapyNotes supports assessment forms and standardized measures, but it does not include native longitudinal outcome tracking with automatic scoring and trend visualization. Building a measurement-based care workflow requires manual configuration.

Which is easier to set up for a new private practice?

PsyPlanner is designed for faster solo-practice setup — online booking, intake forms, and session notes work together out of the box. TherapyNotes has more configuration options geared toward billing workflows, which adds setup time if you are not using insurance billing.

Does PsyPlanner support insurance billing?

Not yet. PsyPlanner focuses on documentation, scheduling, intake forms, and outcome tracking for private-pay practices. Insurance billing and claims management is on the roadmap.

Can I try PsyPlanner before committing?

Yes. PsyPlanner offers a free plan for up to 5 clients with no credit card required. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial.

Comparison

PsyPlanner vs TherapyNotes: Which is right for a solo therapist?

TL;DR

TherapyNotes is a mature platform with a large user base and strong insurance billing tools. PsyPlanner is the better fit for solo private-pay therapists who want built-in outcome tracking, simpler onboarding, and a lower monthly cost without per-claim billing fees.

Feature comparison

Feature	PsyPlanner	TherapyNotes
Price	$20/month (or $120/year)	From ~$59/month (Essential plan)
Free plan	Yes — up to 5 clients	No — trial only
Session note templates	SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP templates	SOAP, DAP, BIRP, and customizable templates
Outcome tracking	Built-in PHQ-9 and GAD-7 with trend charts	Assessment forms available; no native longitudinal tracking
Online booking	Self-booking with intake embedded in flow	Client portal scheduling with therapist approval options
Intake forms	Embedded in booking — completed before confirmation	Digital intake via client portal, sent separately from booking
Client limit	5 free / unlimited on paid plans	Unlimited on paid plans
Target user	Solo therapists and psychologists in private practice	Solo and group practices, insurance-billing focused
HIPAA / BAA	HIPAA-compliant, BAA available	HIPAA-compliant, BAA available

Where PsyPlanner wins

Significantly lower monthly cost with no per-claim billing fees
Built-in PHQ-9 and GAD-7 outcome tracking with automatic scoring and trend charts
Intake forms embedded directly in the booking flow — completed before the first session
Simpler onboarding designed for solo private-pay practice, not clinic-scale billing

Where TherapyNotes wins

Larger established user base with a longer track record in mental health EHR
Full insurance billing and claims management built into the platform
Broader feature set for group practices and multi-clinician workflows

Who should choose PsyPlanner

Choose PsyPlanner if you run a solo private-pay or out-of-network practice, want measurement-based care with native outcome tracking, and prefer a focused tool at a predictable monthly price without billing add-ons.

Who should choose TherapyNotes

Choose TherapyNotes if you bill insurance directly, need claims management and ERA processing, or run a group practice that requires multi-clinician billing workflows.

Frequently asked questions

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