Comparison

BestNotes vs TherapyNotes

On the evidence we track, BestNotes leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★BestNotes59
TherapyNotes44
Score
vioscaleAI score
BestNotes59 / 100medium · 59%
TherapyNotes44 / 100low · 8%
Pricing
Free tier
BestNotes✗
TherapyNotes–
Model
BestNotescommercial
TherapyNotescommercial
Price level
BestNoteslow
TherapyNotesunknown
Starting price
BestNotes$13
TherapyNotes–
Transparent
BestNotes✓
TherapyNotes–
Integrations
Count
BestNotes2
TherapyNotes–
Security
Hipaa
BestNotes✓
TherapyNotes✓
Market
Availability
TherapyNotes–
Content
Faq
BestNotes6 items
TherapyNotes–

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

BestNotes

Leader

An EHR platform specifically designed for behavioral health and addiction treatment organizations, offering clinical documentation, treatment planning, outcomes tracking, and compliance tools for accreditation standards.

Independently observed

TherapyNotes

An EHR system designed for therapists and mental health prescribers to organize client records, enable secure communication through a patient portal, generate treatment plans, process client payments, and manage electronic prescribing.

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 $13/user/mo (101+). $100 one-time setup fee. Month-to-month contract. Unlimited data and support included.

  • 1-10 Users$59/user/mo + $100 setup fee
    • Unlimited data
    • Unlimited training and support
  • 11-100 Users$25/additional user/mo
    • Unlimited data
    • Unlimited training and support
  • 101+ Users$13/user/mo
    • Unlimited data
    • Unlimited training and support
as of verify ↗

TherapyNotes

Subscription
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
BestNotes✓
TherapyNotes✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
BestNotes✓
TherapyNotes–

Integrations

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

BestNotes

Leader
5 total
  • Videra Health Sidekick Notes
  • CollaborateMD
  • Sidekick Notes
  • ASAM
  • CRM
Independently observed

TherapyNotes

Not documented yet.

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BestNotes or TherapyNotes: which one depends on you

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