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# Compare BestNotes vs SimplePractice

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | BestNotes | SimplePractice |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 198 | 2822 |
| **Starting Price** | US$58.00 | US$49.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### BestNotes

Behavioral Health Organization&#10;Drug Treatment including: detox, residential, intensive outpatient and after care.  &#10;Therapeutic Boarding Schools&#10;Psychiatrist&#10;Mental Health Professional

### SimplePractice

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

## Key features

### BestNotes

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Client Management
- Coding Assistance
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- For Healthcare
- Group Notes
- Initial Assessments
- Invoice Management
- Patient Records Management
- Practice Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Referral Tracking
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Therapy Notes
- Workflow Management

### SimplePractice

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Client Management
- Coding Assistance
- Customisable Templates
- Document Management
- For Healthcare
- Group Notes
- Initial Assessments
- Invoice Management
- Patient Records Management
- Practice Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Referral Tracking
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Therapy Notes
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View BestNotes Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/73807/bestnotes)
- [View SimplePractice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130710/simplepractice)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/73807/130710/bestnotes/vs/simplepractice)

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