NotedTherapy vs. SimplePractice (AI Note Taker): Which AI Note Tool Fits Your Practice?
SimplePractice is an all-in-one practice-management EHR, and it now drafts notes with its AI Note Taker add-on. So the choice is no longer "EHR versus scribe", both can write your notes. What differs is cost, recording flexibility and whether your data stays portable. Here is a fair comparison with NotedTherapy, a standalone AI scribe.
The short version
SimplePractice's AI Note Taker starts around $35 per month, but it sits on top of a paid SimplePractice plan (roughly $69/month for Essential, $79/month for Plus), so the real baseline lands around $104 to $114+ per month. A higher Care Aide tier (around $59/month) adds client-facing summaries, session prep and treatment planning. NotedTherapy is a flat $39/month standalone scribe that plugs into any EHR.
Cost comparison
| Cost | SimplePractice + AI Note Taker | NotedTherapy (standalone) |
|---|---|---|
| AI notes add-on | from ~$35/mo | Included |
| Required base plan | $69-$79/mo | None |
| Real monthly baseline | ~$104-$114+/mo | $39/mo flat |
Where SimplePractice's AI Note Taker wins
- Workflow integration. The draft appears inside the client's chart, so you review and sign without leaving SimplePractice, no copy-paste.
- Feature depth (if upgraded). The Care Aide tier bundles client summaries, session prep and treatment planning in one place.
Where a standalone scribe wins
- Total cost. A flat $39/mo versus $104 to $114+/mo once the required plan is included.
- Recording flexibility. SimplePractice's scribe is optimized to capture audio inside SimplePractice Telehealth or its mobile app, not external tools. NotedTherapy runs independently, so it works alongside Zoom, Google Meet or Doxy.me, or on your phone for in-person sessions.
- No EHR lock-in. If you switch EHRs, native AI data and templates stay locked inside SimplePractice. With NotedTherapy you own the account, and your settings and note history move with you.
- Privacy by design. Audio is never written to disk, it is transcribed in memory and then discarded, and your data is never used to train AI.
Side by side
| Feature | SimplePractice + AI Note Taker (~$104-114+/mo) | NotedTherapy ($39/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| AI notes | Yes | Yes |
| Note drafts inside the chart | Yes, native | Paste or export into any EHR |
| Works with any telehealth tool | No, SimplePractice audio mainly | Yes, any video tool or in person |
| Requires a paid EHR underneath | Yes | No |
| Portable if you switch EHRs | No, data stays in SimplePractice | Yes, your account moves with you |
| Zero audio stored to disk | Varies | Yes |
The verdict
Choose SimplePractice's AI Note Taker if you already use SimplePractice and want everything in one chart. Choose a standalone scribe if you use a different or cheaper EHR, record across several telehealth tools, or want your clinical voice and history to stay portable. Buying into a full EHR only to get an AI scribe is rarely the cheaper or more flexible path.
Try NotedTherapy free
NotedTherapy gives unlimited AI notes for a flat $39/mo, works with any EHR or telehealth tool, keeps your data portable, and never writes audio to disk. Start a free 7-day trial with no credit card and see your first note in about a minute. See also our guides to DAP and SOAP notes.
SimplePractice is a trademark of its respective owner. Pricing is approximate and may change, so check their site for current rates. This comparison is provided for evaluation purposes and does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.