Velant vs SimplePractice
SimplePractice is one of the best solo-therapist EHRs on the market. As soon as you add a second provider, hire a billing person, or start running paid ads, the per-seat model and missing capabilities start hurting. Velant is the all-in-one CRM + EHR + AI built to scale past that tier.
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TL;DR — SimplePractice for solo therapists. Velant for growing practices.
SimplePractice's solo Essential plan is $69/month for one clinician. The Plus plan is $99/month per clinician. Add a second provider, a billing coordinator, and a front-desk person — you're at $400+/month for the same features Velant gives 30 users at $499/month total. And Velant adds the entire marketing + AI side that SimplePractice doesn't have.
- Unlimited users vs. SimplePractice per-clinician pricing
- AI Voice Agent + AI Booking Agent — not available on SimplePractice
- Closed-loop ad attribution (DNI, GCLID, FBCLID) — SimplePractice doesn't track marketing
- Built-in cloud telephony with AI call summaries
- EPCS for controlled substances — same Surescripts certification as SimplePractice
Where SimplePractice falls short for practices over 1 provider
SimplePractice was designed for the solo therapist running their own practice. The product reflects that origin: limited multi-user workflows, no lead capture from marketing channels, no integrated telephony, no AI follow-up, and no marketing attribution. Practices that scale past one provider almost always outgrow it.
- No AI Voice Agent for 24/7 inbound patient calls
- No closed-loop attribution from Google/Meta ads to booked patients
- No built-in cloud telephony with recording + transcription
- No autonomous AI Booking Agent for patient self-scheduling via SMS/chat
- Limited multi-location and group practice governance
Pricing comparison: 3-clinician psychotherapy practice
SimplePractice Plus is $99/month per clinician. 3 clinicians + 1 billing coordinator + 1 front desk = $495/month minimum. Add electronic claims, ePrescribe, telehealth, and the practice is at $700-$900/month. Velant AI Advanced is $499/month total with unlimited users, EHR + billing included, and AI capabilities SimplePractice doesn't have.
- Velant AI Advanced: $499/mo total — unlimited users, EHR + billing, AI follow-up
- SimplePractice Plus: $99/mo × 3 clinicians = $297/mo (clinical only)
- SimplePractice + telehealth + ePrescribe + claims: $500–$900/mo for 3 clinicians
- Velant scales to 30 users at $499/mo — SimplePractice scales linearly
When SimplePractice still wins
Solo therapists running a single-provider private practice without paid marketing or multi-user workflows are a perfect SimplePractice fit. The moment you add a second clinician, run Google Ads, hire a billing person, or want AI follow-up — switch to Velant.
FAQs
Is Velant a SimplePractice alternative?
Yes — Velant is the natural step up from SimplePractice for behavioral health, addiction treatment, and psychiatry practices that have outgrown the solo-therapist tier. It includes everything SimplePractice does (EHR, clinical notes, ePrescribe, telehealth, claims) plus unlimited users, AI Voice Agent, AI Booking Agent, integrated telephony, and closed-loop ad attribution.
How does Velant pricing compare to SimplePractice for multi-clinician practices?
Velant AI Advanced is $499/month for unlimited users with EHR + billing included. SimplePractice charges $99/month per clinician, so a 3-clinician + 2 staff practice runs $495–$900/month depending on add-ons. As you grow, Velant stays flat while SimplePractice scales linearly.
Can I migrate my SimplePractice data to Velant?
Yes. Velant onboarding includes patient data import, chart migration, appointment schedule transfer, and billing reconciliation. Most psychotherapy and behavioral health practices migrate from SimplePractice in 2–4 weeks with no clinical workflow disruption.
Does Velant include telehealth video like SimplePractice?
Yes. HIPAA-compliant 1:1 and group telehealth is included on every Velant plan at $0.01/min per participant — no per-seat fees, no monthly minimum. SimplePractice telehealth is included in the Plus plan but priced per-clinician.
Does Velant support EPCS for controlled substances?
Yes. Velant ePrescribe is Surescripts-certified for EPCS in all 50 states (same certification as SimplePractice) with DEA 1311 identity proofing, PDMP integration, formulary lookup, and drug interaction checks. $75/mo per prescriber with volume discounts at 5+ and 10+.