# Epic Systems vs SimplePractice

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SimplePractice

| Attribute | Epic Systems | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 44.9 (7% (low)) | 51.5 (64% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An electronic health record system that consolidates patient medical information across healthcare systems, enabling better clinical decision-making and care coordination through integrated clinical tools, AI-powered documentation, and patient engagement features. It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"What is Epic Systems?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Epic Systems. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"What platforms does Epic Systems support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Epic Systems, including Infusion pumps, Carequality and Social Security Administration. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"What does Epic Systems integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Epic Systems. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Epic Systems not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.epic.com/privacypolicies/","question":"What security certifications does Epic Systems have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Epic Systems is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"Where is Epic Systems available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","question":"What is SimplePractice?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SimplePractice offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $37 per practitioner per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","question":"Is SimplePractice free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SimplePractice. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does SimplePractice support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SimplePractice, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","question":"Can SimplePractice be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA for SimplePractice. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SimplePractice not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","question":"What security certifications does SimplePractice have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SimplePractice is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","question":"Where is SimplePractice available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"care_setting":"cross","product_type":"ehr","revenue_cycle":true,"patient_portal":true,"target_segment":"enterprise","interoperability":"hl7v2"}` | `{"epcs":true,"hipaa":true,"deployment":"cloud","care_setting":"ambulatory","product_type":"ehr","pricing_model":"per_seat","revenue_cycle":true,"patient_portal":true,"target_segment":"clinic","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","telehealth_builtin":true,"e_prescribing_erx_integration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Infusion pumps"},{"name":"Carequality"},{"name":"Social Security Administration"},{"name":"Social Security Administration (SSA)"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","NL","CH"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter (Solo)","summary":"$49/month (50% off first 3 months at $24.50/month)","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Essential (Solo)","summary":"$79/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus (Solo)","summary":"$99/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Starter (Group)","summary":"$49.50/month for first practitioner","minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus (Group)","summary":"$74/month first practitioner, $37/month each additional","features":["Group appointments","Group telehealth","Premium support phone line","Appointment request widget"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":74,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"practitioner","amount":37,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Clinical Admin (Care Aide)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Note Taker","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"ePrescribe","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":89,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Insurance Navigator","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"claim"},"kind":"metered","amount":1.79,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $49/month. Free 30-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T17:30:22.039Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://simplepractice.com/trust-center |

## Capabilities (Healthcare Software)

| Capability | Epic Systems | SimplePractice |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Product type | EHR/EMR | EHR/EMR |
| Care setting | Cross-setting | Ambulatory / outpatient |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| HIPAA compliant / BAA available | - | ✓ |
| ONC Health IT certified | - | - |
| HITRUST CSF certified | - | - |
| **Clinical** |  |  |
| e-Prescribing with EPCS (controlled substances) | - | ✓ |
| Built-in telehealth / video visits | - | ✓ |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| Interoperability standards | HL7 v2 | - |
| **Engagement** |  |  |
| Patient portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Financial** |  |  |
| Revenue-cycle / medical billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | - | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | - | Per seat / user |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Enterprise / life sciences | Clinic / group practice |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:41:03.678Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*