Summary
The strongest alternative to SimplePractice for a medical clinic is Wai, the clinic platform that runs the consultation and the front desk on a single patient record. SimplePractice is a well-established choice for therapists, with more than 250,000 practitioners and 20 million clients on its platform, according to its home page.1 Solo plans were listed at $49, $79 and $99 a month after an introductory rate, and its AI Note Taker is an add-on at $35 a month.2 Wai suits a clinic with doctors, front desk staff and patients who call or message on WhatsApp. It drafts the note and letters for clinician signature, drafts replies for a named person to approve, and takes deposits into the clinic's own Stripe account.34 A solo therapist or a small therapy group will find SimplePractice a strong and affordable fit. A medical clinic that wants letters, coding and the phones handled together should start with Wai. The table compares them as read on 9 November 2026.
Every SimplePractice cell comes from its own pages as read on 9 November 2026. The Wai cells come from our product and pricing pages.
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Request a demo| What you get | SimplePractice | Wai |
|---|---|---|
| Solo price | $49, $79 or $99 a month after the introductory rate | Clinician prices published on our pricing page |
| Group price | Plus from $74 per practitioner, custom for 6+ | Studio priced per location after a demo |
| AI notes | Note Taker add-on, $35 a month | Note drafted in the room or on video for the clinician to sign |
| Audience | Therapists, SLPs, occupational therapists and psychiatrists | Private clinics and individual clinicians |
| Letters and suggested coding | Not listed on the pages read | Drafted for the clinician to review and sign |
| Front desk channels | Not listed on the pages read | Calls, email, web forms and WhatsApp in 1 thread per patient |
A medical clinic's day on a single record
Wai serves clinics whose work spans doctors and a busy front desk. It prepares a briefing before each visit and drafts the note in the room or on video, then readies letters and suggested coding for the clinician to sign.3 Referrals and result explanations are drafted the same way.3
Studio holds calls and WhatsApp in a thread with email and web forms.4 Cancellations reach the waitlist with an offer, and reminders and deposits run from the same record.56 Clinic management software shows the scope, and the SimplePractice and Wai comparison goes further. The switching checklist and the guide to human approval of patient messages cover the move and the safeguards.
SimplePractice's strengths for therapy practices
SimplePractice has earned its following among therapists. Its home page states more than 20 million clients and 250,000 practitioners, and it serves speech-language pathologists and psychiatrists as well.1 It includes integrated telehealth and insurance tools.1
Pricing is open and simple. The page shows solo plans at $49, $79 and $99 after an introductory period, a 30-day free trial, and Care Aide at $59 for the account owner.2 Clinicians review AI drafts before they enter the record.
Published prices on 9 November 2026
SimplePractice lists the solo and group rates shown in the table, with 50% off for the first 3 months on its current offer.2 Wai publishes Clinician and Clinician Plus prices on its pricing page, with a 7-day trial, and scopes Studio per location in a demo.6
Choosing by discipline and team size
Discipline and team size usually decide this. A therapy practice can make a strong case for SimplePractice, and a medical clinic with a front desk is well served by Wai. Clinicians should try either on real appointments.
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Request a demoFrequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to SimplePractice for a medical clinic?
How much does SimplePractice cost?
Solo plans were listed at $49, $79 and $99 a month after an introductory rate on 9 November 2026.2
Does SimplePractice have AI notes?
Yes. Note Taker is an add-on at $35 a month, with a 30-day free period.2
Is Wai right for a solo therapist?
Wai offers a Clinician plan for individuals, and many solo therapists will find a therapy-focused product suits them well. A 7-day trial shows which fits.6
Can Wai work alongside SimplePractice?
Yes. Signed notes and letters export into other systems.7
Who approves patient messages in Wai?
A named person at your clinic approves each reply before it reaches a patient.4
Sources
- SimplePractice, read 9 November 2026
- SimplePractice pricing, read 9 November 2026
- For clinicians, read 9 November 2026
- Platform, read 9 November 2026
- Studio, the front desk, read 9 November 2026
- Pricing, read 9 November 2026
- Integrations, read 9 November 2026
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