Comparison

BestNotes vs TheraNest

On the evidence we track, BestNotes leads this comparison with a composite score of 52/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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BestNotes52
TheraNest14
Score
Vioscale score
BestNotes52 / 100medium · 56%
TheraNest14 / 100low · 32%
Pricing
Free tier
BestNotes
TheraNest
Model
BestNotescommercial
TheraNestquote
Price level
BestNoteslow
TheraNestunknown
Starting price
BestNotes$13
TheraNest
Transparent
BestNotes
TheraNest
Integrations
Count
BestNotes2
TheraNest
Security
Hipaa
BestNotes
TheraNest
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for behavioral health ehr. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Dsm 5 diagnostic coding support
BestNotes-
TheraNest-
Epcs electronic prescribing of controlled substances
BestNotes-
TheraNest-
Biopsychosocial assessment and wiley treatment planners
BestNotes
TheraNest-
Group therapy roster and batch note generation
BestNotes
TheraNest
Substance abuse 42 cfr part 2 privacy masking
BestNotes-
TheraNest-
Integrated HIPAA telehealth video
BestNotes
TheraNest-
State PDMP controlled substance sync
BestNotes-
TheraNest-
Patient self service booking and intake portal
BestNotes
TheraNest
HIPAA baas business associate agreement
BestNotes
TheraNest-
SOC2 type ii
BestNotes-
TheraNest-
ISO 27001
BestNotes-
TheraNest-
Pricing model
BestNotesFlat monthly per provider
TheraNest-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

BestNotes

Leader

A specialized EHR and CRM system designed for therapy, behavioral health, and addiction treatment providers, offering pre-built clinical documentation templates, patient intake portals, integrated medical billing, appointment reminders, and AI-powered note generation to streamline practice operations and regulatory compliance.

Independently observed

TheraNest

A practice management and EHR platform purpose-built for mental health clinics. Combines automated scheduling, billing management, client portals, and multi-location support to streamline operations for behavioral health practices.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

BestNotes

Leader
from $13/user/moSubscription

From $59/user/month (users 1–10), $25/user/month (11–100), $13/user/month (101+). One-time $100 setup fee. Additional per-transaction CollaborateMD medical billing add-ons available.

  • Users 1–10$59/user/mo, $100 one-time setup
  • Users 11–100$25/user/mo
  • Users 101+$13/user/mo
as of verify ↗

TheraNest

Quote-based

Contact sales for pricing. Flexible plans available for solo practitioners through multi-location organizations.

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
BestNotes
TheraNest
iOS
BestNotes
TheraNest
Android
BestNotes
TheraNest
macOS
BestNotes
TheraNest
Windows
BestNotes
TheraNest
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
BestNotes
TheraNest

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

BestNotes

Leader
2 total
  • Videra Health Sidekick Notes
  • CollaborateMD
Independently observed

TheraNest

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.