Is there a one-time purchase alternative to SimplePractice for therapists?

Yes. Helix is a $279 one-time purchase that includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Unlike SimplePractice at $79/month, you pay once and own it forever. Break even in 3.5 months.

How much will I save switching from SimplePractice to Helix?

On SimplePractice at $79/month ($948/year), you save $669 in year one and $948 every year after. Over 3 years: $2,902.

Can I pay for Helix in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees.

You're Switching from SimplePractice.
Here's Why Therapists Choose Helix.

Q: Can I migrate from SimplePractice to Helix?

Yes. Export your data from SimplePractice as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes. Most therapists switch in 1-2 days.

SimplePractice

$79/mo

$948/year — every year, forever

Helix

$279

Once. Own it forever.

or 3 payments of $99

Break even in 3.5 months. Then it's free forever.

"Switched from SimplePractice after the last price increase. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."

— Verified therapist, former SimplePractice customer

What SimplePractice Is Costing You

The Damage

SimplePractice monthly $79/mo

Annual drain $948/yr

Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $1,056

Year 3 $1,176

3-year total $3,181

That's $3,181 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your SimplePractice subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Therapists Leave SimplePractice

✗Multiple price increases since 2022

✗Vista Equity acquisition = profit focus

✗Group practice: 10 clinicians = $675/mo

✗5% + $3 claim fees add up for insurance practices

✗No automation/API for scaling

✗Telehealth reliability has declined per reviews

✗Why am I paying $240 more per year for features I didn't ask for?

✗Effective 1/1/2025, I will be leaving SP and going to Carepatron

✗Once SP increased their prices, the quality of telehealth severely decreased

Therapists are leaving SimplePractice every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Therapists

You see 6 clients today — four insurance-based and two private-pay. Between sessions you need to write notes, generate superbills, and file insurance claims. Your 3pm cancelled 30 minutes before the session — that's a $150 gap in your day. A new client needs intake paperwork before their first session tomorrow. SimplePractice charges $69/month for the 'Essential' plan or $99/month for 'Professional' — and you still need QuickBooks for practice accounting.

Therapists face unique challenges: SimplePractice costs $69-99/month for EHR plus practice management. Insurance billing and superbill generation eating admin hours. Managing a mix of insurance and private-pay clients. No-shows and late cancellations on $150+ sessions. On top of all that, SimplePractice charges $79/month ($948/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median therapist earns $52,000/year. Software at $948/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Private office or teletherapy setup is yours. You bought it once. Helix works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

SimplePractice is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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Your exact SimplePractice cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

What You Get Instead

Feature	SimplePractice	Helix
Invoicing	✓	✓
Scheduling	✗	✓
CRM	✗	✓
Time Tracking	✗	✓
Full Accounting	✗	✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management	✗	✓
Price	$79/mo forever	$279 once or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost	$3,181	$279
Stop paying?	Lose everything	Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most therapists are fully switched before the weekend.

Export your data

Go to Settings → Data Export. Download clients, invoices, expenses as CSV.

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import your client list and data.

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks to verify everything transferred.

Cancel SimplePractice

Cancel subscription before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel SimplePractice when you're confident. Zero risk.

FAQ

Is Helix really a SimplePractice replacement for therapists?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. SimplePractice may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. SimplePractice is $79/month — that's $3,181 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my SimplePractice data?

Export your data from SimplePractice as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes.

"SimplePractice raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."

— Therapist, switched from SimplePractice

Stop Losing $948/Year to SimplePractice

$3,181 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once