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AutoNotes vs SimplePractice

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AI Scribe

AutoNotes

AutoNotes AI

EHR

SimplePractice

SimplePractice, LLC

AutoNotes
SimplePractice
Key Differencesat a glance
AutoNotes:Purpose-built for mental health
AutoNotes:Includes AI-powered features
SimplePractice:Includes AI-powered features
SimplePractice:Includes e-prescribing

Overview

Tool Name
AutoNotes
SimplePractice
Tool Name
AutoNotes
AutoNotes
SimplePractice
SimplePractice
What It Is
The cheapest mental health AI scribe. Typed prompts, not ambient AI.
The leading all-in-one practice management platform for therapists and health professionals.
What It Is
AutoNotes
The cheapest mental health AI scribe. Typed prompts, not ambient AI.
SimplePractice
The leading all-in-one practice management platform for therapists and health professionals.
Primary Category
AI Scribe & Documentation
EHR & Practice Management
Primary Category
AutoNotes
AI Scribe & Documentation
SimplePractice
EHR & Practice Management
Founded
2023
Unknown
Founded
AutoNotes
2023
SimplePractice
Unknown
Best For
Budget-conscious therapists who want the cheapest AI option ($24/mo); Clinicians comfortable with post-session typed prompts vs ambient recording; Solo practitioners with simple documentation needs
Solo therapists and counselors seeking an all-in-one practice management solution; Small to medium group practices (2-50 providers) needing integrated scheduling, billing, and documentation; Insurance-heavy practices requiring electronic claims submission and eligibility verification
Best For
AutoNotes
Budget-conscious therapists who want the cheapest AI option ($24/mo); Clinicians comfortable with post-session typed prompts vs ambient recording; Solo practitioners with simple documentation needs
SimplePractice
Solo therapists and counselors seeking an all-in-one practice management solution; Small to medium group practices (2-50 providers) needing integrated scheduling, billing, and documentation; Insurance-heavy practices requiring electronic claims submission and eligibility verification

Pricing

Starting Price
$24/mo (annual) or $29/mo (monthly)
$49/provider/month
Starting Price
AutoNotes
$24/mo (annual) or $29/mo (monthly)
SimplePractice
$49/provider/month
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
AutoNotes
Per provider/month
SimplePractice
Per provider/month
Free Trial
7 days
30 days
Free Trial
AutoNotes
7 days
SimplePractice
30 days
Pricing Details
7-day free trial, no credit card required. Economy tier now includes unlimited progress notes. Note: AutoNotes does not sign BAAs and prohibits PHI uploads—compliance burden is on practitioner. Mental health only (no PT, OT, nursing).
Three tiers: Starter ($49/mo), Essential ($79/mo), Plus ($99/mo). Additional providers on Plus plan: $74/mo. Custom pricing for 6+ practitioners.
Pricing Details
AutoNotes
7-day free trial, no credit card required. Economy tier now includes unlimited progress notes. Note: AutoNotes does not sign BAAs and prohibits PHI uploads—compliance burden is on practitioner. Mental health only (no PT, OT, nursing).
SimplePractice
Three tiers: Starter ($49/mo), Essential ($79/mo), Plus ($99/mo). Additional providers on Plus plan: $74/mo. Custom pricing for 6+ practitioners.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
AutoNotes
Yes
SimplePractice
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
AutoNotes
Yes
SimplePractice
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
AutoNotes
Unknown
SimplePractice
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
AutoNotes
Unknown
SimplePractice
Unknown

Features

Telehealth Included
No
Yes
Telehealth Included
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Billing/Claims
No
Yes
Billing/Claims
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes
e-Prescribing
No
Yes
e-Prescribing
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Patient Portal
No
Yes
Patient Portal
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Mobile App
No
Yes
Mobile App
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
No
Mental Health Specific
AutoNotes
Yes
SimplePractice
No

Integrations

Total Integrations
3 integrations
7 integrations
Total Integrations
AutoNotes
3 integrations
SimplePractice
7 integrations
Calendar Sync
None
Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook
Calendar Sync
AutoNotes
None
SimplePractice
Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook
Clearinghouse
None
Change Healthcare
Clearinghouse
AutoNotes
None
SimplePractice
Change Healthcare

EHR Features

Scheduling
No
No
Scheduling
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
No
Clinical Notes
No
No
Clinical Notes
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
No
Treatment Planning
Yes
Yes
Treatment Planning
AutoNotes
Yes
SimplePractice
Yes

AI Scribe Features

Ambient Listening
No
No
Ambient Listening
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
No
Dictation Mode
Yes
No
Dictation Mode
AutoNotes
Yes
SimplePractice
No
Note Types
DAP notes, SOAP notes, BIRP notes, GIRP notes, PIE notes, Progress notes, Treatment plans, Biopsychosocial assessments, Intake notes, Discharge summaries, Group therapy notes, Couples therapy notes, EMDR notes
Unknown
Note Types
AutoNotes
DAP notes, SOAP notes, BIRP notes, GIRP notes, PIE notes, Progress notes, Treatment plans, Biopsychosocial assessments, Intake notes, Discharge summaries, Group therapy notes, Couples therapy notes, EMDR notes
SimplePractice
Unknown
Languages
English only
Unknown
Languages
AutoNotes
English only
SimplePractice
Unknown
EHR Integration
API
Native
EHR Integration
AutoNotes
API
SimplePractice
Native
Native EHR Integrations
None listed
Stripe, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Change Healthcare, DrFirst
Native EHR Integrations
AutoNotes
None listed
SimplePractice
Stripe, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Change Healthcare, DrFirst
Coding Suggestions
No
No
Coding Suggestions
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
No

Billing Features

Claims Submission
No
Yes
Claims Submission
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Eligibility Verification
No
Yes
Eligibility Verification
AutoNotes
No
SimplePractice
Yes

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Practice Sizes
AutoNotes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
SimplePractice
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Customer Base
80,000+ mental health professionals
Unknown
Customer Base
AutoNotes
80,000+ mental health professionals
SimplePractice
Unknown

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