Escape SimplePractice

SimplePractice costs $79/month ($948/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

SimplePractice at $79/month costs $3,180 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $2,901 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $279 vs $588-$1,188/year

The Price Creep Timeline

SimplePractice currently charges $79/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your SimplePractice subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1
$948
Year 2
$1,056
Year 3
$1,176
3yr Total
$3,180
5yr Total
$5,951
Helix
$279

Every year you stay on SimplePractice, the gap widens. The break-even point is 4 months. After that, SimplePractice users keep paying while you keep $948+ per year.

The Real Problems with SimplePractice

Price is not the only issue. SimplePractice users consistently report these problems:

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

What SimplePractice Does Not Include

You are paying $79/month and still missing these features. Each one requires yet another subscription:

No API access for automation — not in SimplePractice, included in Helix
Mental health focused (not general business) — not in SimplePractice, included in Helix
Group pricing gets expensive fast — not in SimplePractice, included in Helix
No AI clinical notes in base plans — not in SimplePractice, included in Helix
Limited customization — not in SimplePractice, included in Helix

What SimplePractice Does Well (Honest Assessment)

SimplePractice is not all bad. It genuinely excels at:

If you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features, SimplePractice may still be the right choice. For solo operators and small teams, Helix does 90% of what SimplePractice does at a fraction of the cost — once.

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most SimplePractice users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

1

Export your data

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

2

Set up Helix

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

3

Parallel run

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

4

Cancel SimplePractice

Cancel subscription before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel SimplePractice only when you are confident. Zero risk.

Trades That Use SimplePractice

These operators commonly use SimplePractice — and are switching to Helix:

Therapists →

See Your Exact Savings

Escape SimplePractice — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 4 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full SimplePractice replacement?

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 for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave SimplePractice?

Export everything before canceling. SimplePractice provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel SimplePractice when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.

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