The SteadyPractice Blog

SimplePractice increased its Starter plan from $29 to $49/mo in March 2025. Here’s what changed, why it happened, and what solo private-pay therapists are switching to.

TherapyNotes has no mobile app, rigid scheduling, and just raised prices to $69/mo. Here’s what solo private-pay therapists are switching to.

TherapyNotes has no iPhone app. SimplePractice costs $49–99/mo. Here’s a comparison of every iPhone option for solo therapists in 2026.

You don’t need a $79/mo EHR on day one. Here’s the software checklist for therapists starting a private practice — without overspending.

Every dollar of practice management software is tax-deductible. So why pay $79/mo when $9.99/mo covers everything a solo therapist needs?

Most therapists spend $600–$1,200 a year on software they use 20% of. Here’s a framework for what your practice actually needs — and what it should cost.

Cloud storage introduces risks most solo therapists don’t need to take. There’s a simpler way to keep session notes secure and entirely under your control.

If you’re not billing insurance, your invoicing shouldn’t require insurance-grade software. Here’s a clean workflow that takes 30 seconds per session.

Every app claims HIPAA compliance. Few explain what that means in practice — especially when your data never leaves your device.

SimplePractice raised prices 69% in 2025. If you’re a solo private-pay therapist, you’re paying for a platform designed for someone else’s practice.

Electronic Health Records were designed for hospitals and multi-provider clinics. If you’re running a solo private-pay practice, you might not need one at all.