If you're looking for a SimplePractice alternative, here's the honest comparison — lower cost, less time on paperwork, and a way to actually see how your client's week went.
Short answer: Choose Mirova if you want your documentation handled for you at a lower all-in price, a way to understand what your clients are going through between sessions, and treatment plans that hold up to an insurance audit — without paying add-on fees for each of those. Stick with SimplePractice only if you specifically need its built-in telehealth video or a particular integration it already has. For most solo and small practices, Mirova costs less and gets out of your way.
Mirova vs SimplePractice: Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Mirova | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $15/mo (Solo) | $49/mo (Starter) |
| Documentation tier | $49/mo — note-writing included | $49/mo Starter + $35/mo Note Taker add-on = $84+ |
| Top tier | Complete: $79/mo billed annually ($99 month-to-month) | $99/mo (Plus) |
| AI note-writing | Included in Practice tier | Paid add-on ("Note Taker," $35/mo) |
| Insurance claims | Complete: $0.15/claim (full journey); 25 eligibility/mo included | $0.35/claim after 10 free/mo (Essential) |
| Treatment plans | Compliance-scored, review cadence built in | Templates; Wiley Treatment Planners from Essential |
| Between-session insights | Yes — voice journaling, mood trends, weekly summaries | No (portal handles forms + messaging only) |
| Consent capture | Verification-code link + audit trail + hard gate | Standard intake consent |
| Telehealth video | No (use any video tool) | Yes, built in |
| On the market since | 2024, focused on solo/small practices | 2012, built for practices of all sizes |
Pricing verified August 2026. Confirm live pricing before buying.
Why Solo Therapists Are Switching from SimplePractice to Mirova
1. Your Documentation Is Handled, Not Upsold
The point of documentation software isn't the software — it's getting your evenings back and being present in session instead of typing. Mirova drafts your notes and session summaries from the session itself, so you're reviewing and signing rather than writing from scratch. That's included in the $49 Practice tier.
On SimplePractice, that same help — the "Note Taker" — is a separate $35/month add-on on top of your plan. A solo therapist who wants note help is really paying $84+/month at the entry tier.
Mirova includes note-writing in the plan itself and bundles treatment plans, scheduling, and billing into three flat tiers — no separate line item to get a note written for you.
2. You Can See the Week, Not Just the Hour
Between sessions, clients can journal by voice and respond to guided prompts. Mirova surfaces mood and emotional trends and weekly summaries — so you walk into each session already knowing how things have actually been.
A traditional client portal collects forms and messages; it doesn't give you that picture. This is the real gap Mirova closes, and it's about continuity of care, not technology.
3. Treatment Plans That Survive an Audit
Mirova checks each plan against what a payer's auditor looks for — diagnosis, medical necessity, measurable goals, interventions — and warns you before a plan lapses, with every review kept on an immutable record. No add-on required.
4. Consent Handled Properly
A verification-code consent link the client accepts by name, a complete audit trail, and a hard rule that blocks recording without valid consent. Given the lawsuits over sessions recorded without consent, that protects you.
What You Actually Pay: SimplePractice vs Mirova Cost Breakdown
For an insurance-billing solo therapist filing about 90 claims a month and wanting help with notes, here's the realistic all-in monthly cost:
| Cost Component | Mirova (Complete, annual) | SimplePractice (Essential + Note Taker) |
|---|---|---|
| Base subscription | $79 | $79 |
| Note-writing | Included | +$35 |
| Claims (~90/mo) | 90 × $0.15 = $13.50 | 80 × $0.35 = $28.00 (first 10 free) |
| Monthly Total | ~$92/month | ~$142/month |
Two things this table shows:
Mirova's per-claim fee is less than half SimplePractice's — $0.15 versus $0.35 — and Mirova's fee covers the whole journey (submission, ERA/remittance posting, and status tracking).
The bigger gap is the $35 note-taking add-on — SimplePractice charges separately for note help that Mirova includes.
Eligibility checks are also included on Mirova (25/month, then $0.15).
(SimplePractice's $49 Starter plan does include electronic claim filing, but the free-claim allowance, customizable treatment plans, and Wiley planners start at Essential, so insurance billers typically land on Essential or Plus.)
What SimplePractice Has That Mirova Doesn't
Two factual gaps, stated plainly so there are no surprises:
Built-in Telehealth Video
SimplePractice hosts the video session; Mirova does not (it only labels an appointment as telehealth). If you need native video inside one tool and don't want a separate one, that's the one real reason to stay with SimplePractice.
A Longer List of Third-Party Integrations
SimplePractice has been around since 2012 and has more third-party integrations. If your workflow depends on a specific existing integration, check whether Mirova supports it first.
Neither is about the quality of your notes or your client care — they're about video hosting and integration count.
Who Should Choose Mirova vs SimplePractice
Choose Mirova if you want:
- Less time on paperwork (notes drafted for you, included)
- Insight into how clients are doing between sessions
- Audit-ready treatment plans with compliance scoring
- A lower all-in price for the typical solo or small practice
Stay on SimplePractice only if:
- You specifically need its built-in telehealth video
- You depend on a particular integration it already has
- You're fine paying the plan price plus the $35/month note-taking add-on
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mirova a good SimplePractice alternative?
For notes, treatment plans, scheduling, and billing — yes, and usually cheaper because note-writing is included rather than a $35/month add-on. The main thing Mirova lacks is built-in telehealth video.
Why does SimplePractice end up more expensive?
Its note-taking help is a separate ~$35/month add-on, and its per-claim overage is $0.35 versus Mirova's $0.15. Mirova includes note-writing at $49.
Does SimplePractice show how clients are doing between sessions?
Not really — its portal is oriented to forms and messaging. Mirova adds voice journaling, prompts, and mood trends so you see the client's week before they walk in.
Does Mirova have telehealth video?
No. If native video is essential, that's SimplePractice's one clear advantage. Otherwise, pair Mirova with a standalone video tool like Doxy.me or Zoom for Healthcare.
Can I switch from SimplePractice to Mirova?
Yes. Mirova supports data import from major EHR systems. Contact support for migration assistance.
Is Mirova HIPAA compliant?
Yes. Mirova uses end-to-end encryption, HIPAA-aligned storage, signs BAAs with all practices, and maintains SOC 2-compliant infrastructure on AWS.
The Bottom Line: Mirova vs SimplePractice for Solo Therapists
SimplePractice is a solid, established platform — but it's priced and designed for practices of all sizes, which means solo therapists often pay for features they don't need while paying extra for features they do need (like AI note-writing).
Mirova is built specifically for solo and small practices. Documentation help is included, not upsold. Between-session client insights come standard. Treatment plans are compliance-scored automatically. And the all-in price is typically $50/month less than SimplePractice with equivalent features.
If you're tired of late nights writing notes and want to actually know how your clients' weeks went before they walk in the door, book a demo or start your free trial.
This comparison is informational and reflects vendor pricing as of August 2026. Verify current pricing and features directly with each vendor before purchasing.