Comparison

Epic Systems vs SimplePractice

On the evidence we track, SimplePractice 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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Epic Systems45
★SimplePractice52
Score
vioscaleAI score
Epic Systems45 / 100low · 7%
SimplePractice52 / 100medium · 64%
Pricing
Free tier
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice✓
Model
Epic Systemscommercial
SimplePracticefreemium
Price level
Epic Systems–
SimplePracticemid
Starting price
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice$49
Transparent
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice✓
Integrations
Count
Epic Systems1
SimplePractice–
Security
Disclosure policy
Epic Systems✓
SimplePractice–
Gdpr
Epic Systems✓
SimplePractice–
Hipaa
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice✓
Pci
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice✓
Trust center
Epic Systems–
Reliability
Status page
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice✓
Content
Faq
Epic Systems5 items
SimplePractice6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for healthcare software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Product type
Epic SystemsEHR/EMR
SimplePracticeEHR/EMR
Care setting
Epic SystemsCross-setting
SimplePracticeAmbulatory / outpatient
Compliance
HIPAA compliant / BAA available
Epic Systems-
SimplePractice✓
ONC Health IT certified
Epic Systems-
SimplePractice-
HITRUST CSF certified
Epic Systems-
SimplePractice-
Clinical
e-Prescribing with EPCS (controlled substances)
Epic Systems-
SimplePractice✓
Built-in telehealth / video visits
Epic Systems-
SimplePractice✓
Interoperability
Interoperability standards
Epic SystemsHL7 v2
SimplePractice-
Engagement
Patient portal
Epic Systems✓
SimplePractice✓
Financial
Revenue-cycle / medical billing
Epic Systems✓
SimplePractice✓
Deployment
Deployment
Epic Systems-
SimplePracticeCloud / SaaS
Pricing
Pricing model
Epic Systems-
SimplePracticePer seat / user
Market
Target segment
Epic SystemsEnterprise / life sciences
SimplePracticeClinic / group practice

What each one is

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

Epic Systems

A centralized electronic health record system used by healthcare organizations to maintain comprehensive patient medical information, enable communication between patients and clinical teams, and support clinical decision-making through integrated AI assistance. The platform serves multiple care environments including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and ICUs.

Independently observed

SimplePractice

Leader

SimplePractice is an electronic health record and practice management system that helps therapists and mental health practitioners manage clients, conduct virtual appointments, handle billing and insurance, and maintain secure patient records. It provides telehealth capabilities, automated documentation tools, client portals, and billing integration in a single cloud platform.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

Epic Systems

Pricing not documented yet.

SimplePractice

Leader
from $49/moSubscriptionFree tier30-day trial

From $49/month. Free 30-day trial.

  • Starter (Solo)$49/month (50% off first 3 months at $24.50/month)
  • Essential (Solo)$79/month
  • Plus (Solo)$99/month
  • Starter (Group)$49.50/month for first practitioner
  • Plus (Group)$74/month first practitioner, $37/month each additional
    • Group appointments
    • Group telehealth
    • Premium support phone line
    • Appointment request widget
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Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Epic Systems✓
SimplePractice✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Epic Systems–
SimplePractice✓

Integrations

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

Epic Systems

4 total
  • Infusion pumps
  • Carequality
  • Social Security Administration
  • Social Security Administration (SSA)
Independently observed

SimplePractice

Leader

Not documented yet.

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