SimplePractice vs Tebra

SimplePractice and Tebra both bundle EHR, scheduling, billing, and telehealth into one system, but they are built for different scales of practice and…

Best for SimplePractice: SimplePractice fits solo and small group behavioral health or wellness practices, such as therapists, counselors, and dietitians, that want transparent published pricing, a free trial, and templates built specifically for their field.
Best for Tebra: Tebra fits independent practices across a wider range of medical specialties, such as primary care, chiropractic, or dermatology, that need e-prescribing, multi-location scheduling, and practice marketing tools, and are comfortable going through a sales demo for pricing.

At a Glance

 SimplePracticeTebra
Primary categoryHealthcare & WellnessHealthcare & Wellness
RatingNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelsubscriptionsubscription
Starting price$49/month (Starter plan)Custom quote, commonly reported from about $49/provider/month
Free planNot documentedNot documented
Free trialYesNot documented
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresYesYes
Public APINot documentedNot documented

Key Differences

Pricing transparency

SimplePractice: SimplePractice publishes tiered per-clinician pricing starting at 49 dollars a month for its Starter plan

Tebra: Tebra does not publish pricing and requires a sales demo and custom quote based on specialty, provider count, and modules selected

Buyers comparing costs upfront can budget immediately with SimplePractice, while Tebra requires a sales process before any dollar figure is known

Company history and origin

SimplePractice: SimplePractice was founded in 2012 and built as a single practice management platform from the start

Tebra: Tebra was formed in 2021 from the merger of Kareo and PatientPop, combining EHR and billing with patient marketing tools

A platform built from a merger may carry over distinct tool sets, such as marketing features, that a single-origin platform does not include

Specialty focus and breadth

SimplePractice: SimplePractice's documentation templates are built specifically for behavioral health and wellness fields such as therapy, counseling, and dietetics

Tebra: Tebra documents tailored templates across a broader range of outpatient specialties including primary care, pediatrics, mental health, chiropractic, dermatology, and podiatry

A practice's specialty determines whether documentation templates will fit its clinical workflow out of the box

E-prescribing

SimplePractice: SimplePractice's own materials reference e-prescribing only as a factor that can add to plan cost, without listing it as a distinct documented feature

Tebra: Tebra documents native E-Prescribing and EPCS support for controlled substances, including medication history and interaction checks

Practices that prescribe medication, especially controlled substances, need confirmed e-prescribing support rather than an assumed add-on

Telehealth group capacity

SimplePractice: SimplePractice includes built-in HIPAA-compliant video telehealth, with group telehealth called out as a Plus-tier feature

Tebra: Tebra offers HIPAA and HITRUST certified video visits supporting group sessions with up to 200 participants and dedicated provider URLs

Practices running large group therapy sessions or webinars need confirmed capacity limits before choosing a platform

AI note generation delivery

SimplePractice: SimplePractice offers an AI Note Taker as an optional paid add-on rather than a feature bundled into base plans

Tebra: Tebra documents AI Note Assist as a built-in feature of its certified EHR and charting tools

Whether AI documentation assistance is a built-in feature or a paid add-on affects both total cost and rollout complexity

Practice marketing tools

SimplePractice: SimplePractice's documented feature set does not include website or online review generation tools

Tebra: Tebra documents Practice Marketing Tools, including website, online review generation, and online scheduling carried over from the former PatientPop platform

Independent practices trying to attract new patients online may want marketing tools bundled with their EHR rather than sourced separately

Mobile platform coverage

SimplePractice: SimplePractice documents both iOS and Android mobile apps for clinicians and clients

Tebra: Tebra documents a mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with no Android app documented

Clinicians and clients on Android devices need confirmed app support to manage scheduling and messaging on the go

Free trial availability

SimplePractice: SimplePractice offers a free trial period so practices can test scheduling, billing, and documentation before subscribing

Tebra: Tebra does not advertise a self-serve free trial and directs prospective customers to request a personalized demo instead

A free trial lets a practice validate fit before committing, while a demo-first process adds a sales step before any hands-on testing

Billing infrastructure depth

SimplePractice: SimplePractice documents real-time insurance eligibility checks and electronic claim submission to U.S. payers

Tebra: Tebra documents claims scrubbing, submission through a built-in clearinghouse, denial management, and patient statements as part of its revenue cycle management

Practices with higher claim volume or more complex denial patterns may need deeper revenue cycle tools than basic eligibility checks and submission

Feature-by-Feature

Scheduling and Calendar

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
Client or patient self-schedulingAvailableAvailable
Automated appointment remindersAvailableAvailable
Calendar syncAvailableNot documented
Multi-location schedulingNot documentedAvailable

Clinical Documentation and AI

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
Specialty-specific note templatesAvailableAvailable
AI-assisted note generationAvailableAvailable
E-prescribing including controlled substancesNot documentedAvailable

Billing and Claims

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
Insurance eligibility checksAvailableAvailable
Electronic claims submissionAvailableAvailable
Built-in clearinghouse and denial managementNot documentedAvailable
Payment processing and patient statementsAvailableAvailable

Telehealth

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
HIPAA-compliant video sessionsAvailableAvailable
Group telehealth sessionsAvailableAvailable
HITRUST certificationNot documentedAvailable

Patient and Client Engagement

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
Client or patient portalAvailableAvailable
Secure messagingAvailableAvailable
Online bill paymentAvailableAvailable
Website and online review generation toolsUnavailableAvailable

Practice Management and Reporting

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
Group or multi-provider practice managementAvailableAvailable
Analytics and reporting dashboardAvailableAvailable
Team member permissionsAvailableNot documented

Mobile and Platform Access

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
iOS mobile appAvailableAvailable
Android mobile appAvailableUnavailable
Apple Watch appNot documentedAvailable

Pricing and Trial Availability

FeatureSimplePracticeTebra
Published pricingAvailableUnavailable
Free trialAvailableUnavailable

Pricing Compared

Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.

SimplePractice

Starter — $49/month monthly
Essential — Contact for pricing monthly
Plus — $99/month base plus approx $59/month per additional clinician monthly

Tebra

Single solution — Custom quote monthly per provider
Practice Essentials — Custom quote, reported around $149-$499/provider/month for full bundles monthly per provider
Practice Automation — Custom quote monthly per provider

Pros & Cons

SimplePractice

Pros

  • Purpose-built specifically for therapists and health and wellness professionals
  • Combines scheduling, telehealth, documentation, and billing in one platform
  • Large, established user base of over 225,000 practitioners
  • HIPAA-compliant telehealth is built in rather than requiring a separate tool
  • Free trial with a discount available for early sign-up on a paid plan

Cons

  • Pricing rises meaningfully for group practices with per-clinician fees on top of the base plan
  • Some advanced billing and insurance features are limited to higher-tier plans
  • Ownership changes (EngageSmart, then Vista Equity Partners) may raise questions for long-term customers about product direction
  • Learning curve for clinicians unfamiliar with EHR software
  • Primarily built around US insurance and compliance workflows, limiting fit for practices outside the United States

Tebra

Pros

  • Combines EHR, billing, scheduling, and marketing in one platform, reducing the need for multiple vendors
  • Provider-based pricing means non-clinical staff can generally use the system without extra per-seat charges
  • Strong practice-marketing toolset inherited from PatientPop, including websites and reputation management
  • Serves a large base of independent practices, giving the platform mature, specialty-tested workflows
  • Modular bundles let practices start with core needs and add modules over time

Cons

  • No published fixed pricing, so practices must go through a sales quote process to know exact costs
  • Reported pricing varies widely (roughly $49 to $799 per provider per month) depending on modules and negotiation
  • Payment processing and AI note generation are billed as additional costs on top of the base subscription
  • Some users report a learning curve when migrating from legacy Kareo or PatientPop-only setups to the unified platform
  • As with any merged platform, some legacy Kareo and PatientPop features have required time to fully integrate

Use Cases

Choose SimplePractice: SimplePractice fits solo and small group behavioral health or wellness practices, such as therapists, counselors, and dietitians, that want transparent published pricing, a free trial, and templates built specifically for their field.
Choose Tebra: Tebra fits independent practices across a wider range of medical specialties, such as primary care, chiropractic, or dermatology, that need e-prescribing, multi-location scheduling, and practice marketing tools, and are comfortable going through a sales demo for pricing.
Need both: A multi-specialty group that includes both behavioral health clinicians and medical providers with e-prescribing needs might end up evaluating or running both platforms side by side, since neither tool's documented feature set fully covers the other's specialty focus.

SimplePractice

  • Solo therapy practice management — Individual therapists use SimplePractice's Starter plan to manage scheduling, notes, and billing without extra administrative staff.
  • Group behavioral health practices — Multi-clinician practices use the Plus plan to centralize scheduling, billing, and documentation across an entire team.
  • Telehealth-first care delivery — Clinicians offering remote sessions use SimplePractice's built-in HIPAA-compliant video instead of a separate telehealth tool.

Tebra

  • Independent practice EHR and billing — Solo and small-group practices use Tebra to manage clinical documentation, insurance billing, and patient payments in one system.
  • Patient acquisition and growth — Practices use Tebra's website, search marketing, and reputation management tools to attract and retain patients.
  • Telehealth-enabled care delivery — Practices offering virtual visits use Tebra's integrated telehealth alongside scheduling and billing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, SimplePractice or Tebra?

SimplePractice publishes transparent pricing starting at 49 dollars a month per clinician, while Tebra does not publish pricing and requires a custom quote, so a direct cost comparison is only possible after requesting a Tebra sales quote.

Is SimplePractice or Tebra better for someone just starting a solo practice?

SimplePractice is generally the easier starting point for a solo therapist or counselor, since it offers guided onboarding, a free trial, and published pricing, whereas Tebra requires a sales demo before pricing or setup details are available.

Does Tebra support e-prescribing while SimplePractice does not?

Tebra documents native e-prescribing including controlled substances as a core feature, while SimplePractice's materials mention e-prescribing only as a factor that can raise plan cost, without describing it as a distinct documented feature.

Can SimplePractice handle a multi-location practice the way Tebra can?

Tebra explicitly documents multi-provider, multi-location calendar management, while SimplePractice's documented group practice features center on team scheduling and permissions without describing multi-location support specifically.

Which tool offers a free trial?

SimplePractice offers a free trial so users can test scheduling, billing, and documentation before subscribing, while Tebra does not advertise a self-serve free trial and instead directs prospects to request a personalized demo.

Which tool has broader specialty coverage?

Tebra documents tailored templates across a wider range of outpatient specialties, including primary care, pediatrics, chiropractic, dermatology, and podiatry, while SimplePractice's documented focus is narrower, centered on therapists, counselors, dietitians, and similar wellness professionals.

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