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# Compare SimplePractice vs Kipu

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> Detailed comparison between SimplePractice and Kipu. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SimplePractice | Kipu |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2822 | 214 |
| **Starting Price** | US$49.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SimplePractice

Health and wellness practitioners in private practice including therapists, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, massage therapists and many more.

### Kipu

Kipu serves multi-provider enterprise addiction treatment, SUD, behavioral health, and eating disorder centers with comprehensive EMR, CRM, and RCM solutions.

## Key features

### SimplePractice

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Chat/Messaging
- Claims Scrubbing
- Coding Assistance
- Customer Database
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- For Healthcare
- Insurance Eligibility Verification
- Invoice Management
- Patient Records Management
- Practice Management
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Secure Messaging
- Session Notes
- Therapy Notes
- Workflow Management

### Kipu

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Chat/Messaging
- Claims Scrubbing
- Coding Assistance
- Customer Database
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- For Healthcare
- Insurance Eligibility Verification
- Invoice Management
- Patient Records Management
- Practice Management
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Secure Messaging
- Session Notes
- Therapy Notes
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View SimplePractice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130710/simplepractice)
- [View Kipu Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/156391/kipu-emr)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130710/156391/simplepractice/vs/kipu-emr)

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