HIPAA LINK vs SimplePractice
SimplePractice is a full practice-management and EMR suite. HIPAA LINK is focused telehealth that pairs with the EMR you already have. If you want a reliable video room with clinical tools, without switching your whole record system, this is the difference.
| Feature | HIPAA LINKTherapy-focused | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | ||
| Focused telehealth platform | EMR suite | |
| Works with your existing EMR | All-in-one | |
| No download for clients | ||
| Free Plan with a BAA | ||
| In session | ||
| HD 1:1 video | ||
| Group sessions | Up to 16 | Add-on |
| Waiting room & client queue | ||
| Whiteboard | ||
| EMDR therapy tools | ||
| Clinical & documentation | ||
| AI progress notes | Credit-based | Add-on |
| Notes generator | ||
| Teleconsent e-signature | ||
| Assessments (scored) | ||
| Practice tools | ||
| HIPAA compliant fax | Add-on | |
| Documents (clinic & personal) | ||
| Accept payments (Stripe) | ||
| Stores your clinical records | No, not an EMR | |
| Multiple languages, RTL | Limited | |
Comparison based on publicly available information and typical plan configurations as of 2026. Features and pricing on other platforms may change; check each vendor for the latest. "Add-on" means available at additional cost.
Where HIPAA LINK stands apart
Reliable video, not an afterthought
Telehealth is the whole product, tuned for stable, calming sessions rather than one module inside a larger suite.
Keep your EMR
HIPAA LINK is not an EMR and stores no PHI. Copy your notes into the record system your practice already runs.
Start free
A genuine free plan with a BAA lets you run compliant sessions before you commit to anything.
A fair comparison
SimplePractice is a solid product and the right fit for some teams. We have tried to represent it accurately. The best way to decide is to try HIPAA LINK free for 14 days and see how it fits your sessions, no credit card required.
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