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# Best Mental Health Software for free

## TherapyNotes, LLC

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (969 reviews)

Profile: [TherapyNotes, LLC](https://www.capterra.com/p/118981/TherapyNotes-com/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

TherapyNotes is EHR and practice management software that helps behavioral health professionals streamline workflows and enhance care.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Highly responsive customer service

- Intuitive and user-friendly design

Cons:

- Frequent technical disruptions

- Challenging insurance billing processes

#### Starting price

Starting price: $69.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- HIPAA Compliant: 4.7 rating

- Charting: 4.5 rating

- EMR/EHR: 4.5 rating

- Appointment Scheduling: 4.6 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Electronic Payments: 3.6 rating

- Document Management: 3.7 rating

- Medical Billing: 4.3 rating

- Employee Management: 3.5 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Nneka A.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, 1-10 employees

Published: June 4, 2026

> "What i like most is the features are very easy to navigate it.its very detailed and  comprehensive to use."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (969 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Luis M.

Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees

Published: June 24, 2026

> "Great Customer services. As all platofrms needs some improvement in the front end of the platform and also ability to have more customizable notes"

### Integrations tab

TherapyNotes, LLC connects with 3+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/118981/TherapyNotes-com/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Calendar: 4.4 rating

- Microsoft Outlook: 4.7 rating

- iCloud: 4.0 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Luis M.

Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees

Published: June 24, 2026

> "Great EMR , great support, just wish that features for a prescriber provider  are improved as fast feature for therapist."

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## Practice Better

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (97 reviews)

Profile: [Practice Better](https://www.capterra.com/p/159263/Better/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Why Practice Better? - Elevate your client experience - Grow beyond 1-1 - Automate admin tasks - Be part of a movement

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $35.00

Pricing details: Other, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Calendar Management: 5.0 rating

- HIPAA Compliant: 4.7 rating

- Therapy Notes: 5.0 rating

- Charting: 4.5 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Reporting & Statistics: 3.5 rating

- Document Management: 4.0 rating

- EMR/EHR: 4.0 rating

- Customizable Reports: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Emma S.

Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employed

Published: December 12, 2022

> "The design is intuitive & easy to use for both the client and practitioner alike; with smart features that have streamlined my business to save me time and effort."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (97 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Pamela T.

Reviewer details: Individual & Family Services, Self-employed

Published: January 14, 2026

> "I love that the platform has everything I need in one place: Booking, invoicing, charting, online course building and secure messaging with my clients. When I need to learn how to use something in the platform, the easy-to-follow instructions and videos are very helpful!"

### Integrations tab

Practice Better connects with 10+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/159263/Better/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Drive: 4.7 rating

- Dropbox: 4.5 rating

- Google Calendar: 4.7 rating

- Stripe: 4.8 rating

- Zapier: 4.7 rating

- Square Payments: 5.0 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Chris W.

Reviewer details: Alternative Medicine, 1-10 employees

Published: June 10, 2024

> "I also appreciate that it integrates with many third-party devices that I use regularly like Fullscript, Zoom, Google Calendar, and Square just to name a few."

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## CR Essentials

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (25 reviews)

Profile: [CR Essentials](https://www.capterra.com/p/210165/Behaviorsoft/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Simple, scalable practice management software for growing mental health and behavioral health providers.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5

- Features: 4.1 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: Yes

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- HIPAA Compliant: Available

- EMR/EHR: Available

- Document Management: Available

- Charting: Available

- Confirmations/Reminders: Not available

- Medical Billing: Available

- Initial Assessments: Available

- Treatment Planning: Available

- Claims Management: Available

- E-Prescribing: Not available

- Patient Portal: Not available

- Reporting & Statistics: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (25 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Dominique C.

Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees

Published: May 26, 2026

> "I enjoy the features that it has and the online trainings that’s available."

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## CarePaths EHR

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (34 reviews)

Profile: [CarePaths EHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/86870/CarePaths-EHR/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Most affordable ONC certified Behavioral EHR and practice management system. Includes telepsychiatry.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 3.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 3.5 out of 5

- Features: 3.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $10.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- EMR/EHR: 4.0 rating

- Initial Assessments: 4.0 rating

- Charting: 5.0 rating

- E-Prescribing: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Appointment Scheduling: 2.0 rating

- Confirmations/Reminders: 3.0 rating

- Medical Billing: 3.0 rating

- Treatment Planning: 3.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 3.5 out of 5 (34 reviews)

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## Jotform

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2,919 reviews)

Profile: [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Simplify mental health operations with Jotform Enterprise. Manage forms, client data, and scheduling with HIPAA-friendly solutions.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Beginner-friendly, intuitive interface

- Versatile survey creation platform

Cons:

- Frequent glitches and slow support

- Restrictive free plan and features

#### Starting price

Starting price: $39.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Role-Based Permissions: 5.0 rating

- Calendar Management: 4.3 rating

- Customizable Reports: 4.0 rating

- Electronic Signature: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Mobile Access: 3.0 rating

- Initial Assessments: 4.0 rating

- For Group Therapy: 5.0 rating

- Document Management: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Venkata M.

Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees

Published: April 16, 2026

> "Setup is fast, the interface doesn't overwhelm you, and it just gets out of your way and lets you build."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (2,919 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: BETSY S.

Reviewer details: Individual & Family Services, 51-200 employees

Published: June 3, 2026

> "By providing a description of the form or project, the AI can generate a form that is very close to what is needed, significantly reducing time spent creating the forms."

### Integrations tab

Jotform connects with 99+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating

- Stripe: 4.6 rating

- Meta for Business: 4.4 rating

- Airtable: 4.6 rating

- Weebly: 4.3 rating

- Make: 4.8 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Adenrewaju O.

Reviewer details: Real Estate, 11-50 employees

Published: April 2, 2026

> "It also integrates directly with my Hubspot CRM, which makes things easier."

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## Carepatron

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (858 reviews)

Profile: [Carepatron](https://www.capterra.com/p/195467/Care-Patron/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Carepatron is a beautiful, easy, and affordable practice management software built for healthcare teams and the people they serve.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.3 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Intuitive and organized platform

- Smooth onboarding and learning

Cons:

- Client access and support challenges

- Frequent glitches disrupt workflow

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- HIPAA Compliant: 4.8 rating

- Appointment Scheduling: 4.6 rating

- Document Management: 4.4 rating

- Calendar Management: 4.5 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Medical Billing: 3.9 rating

- Reporting & Statistics: 2.8 rating

- Workflow Management: 4.0 rating

- Confirmations/Reminders: 4.4 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Naveed D.

Reviewer details: Medical Practice, 1-10 employees

Published: September 19, 2024

> "It also integrates with Outlook Calendar, which is phenomenal to get a quick view of when we have time to book clients in."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (858 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Logan M.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, 11-50 employees

Published: March 25, 2026

> "Carepatron makes it easy for us to deliver high quality assessment, counselling, and therapy services by automating the bulk of admin, from schedule and appointment management to client file organization and meeting reminders."

### Integrations tab

Carepatron connects with 12+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/195467/Care-Patron/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Zoom Workplace: 4.6 rating

- QuickBooks Online: 4.3 rating

- FreshBooks: 4.5 rating

- Google Calendar: 4.6 rating

- Stripe: 4.7 rating

- Xero: 4.4 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Kevin S.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, Self-employed

Published: March 23, 2026

> "Lots of great functions, from Ai to claim integration."

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## Practice Fusion

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (440 reviews)

Profile: [Practice Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/266915/Practice-Fusion/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Practice Fusion is an intuitive EHR and billing software that helps medical practices streamline operations and improve patient care.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5

- Customer Service: 3.3 out of 5

- Features: 3.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 3.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Intuitive and accessible interface

Cons:

- Frequent technical problems

- Lack of effective phone support

#### Starting price

Starting price: $199.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Activity Dashboard: 5.0 rating

- Appointment Scheduling: 5.0 rating

- EMR/EHR: 5.0 rating

- Initial Assessments: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Treatment Planning: 3.0 rating

- HIPAA Compliant: 4.0 rating

- Workflow Management: 4.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (440 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Melissa Z.

Reviewer details: Medical Practice, 1-10 employees

Published: February 26, 2026

> "For a while when it was free i thought it would would be the leader in EHR for it's accessibility"

### Integrations tab

Practice Fusion connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/266915/Practice-Fusion/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- NueMD: 4.5 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Jill P.

Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees

Published: January 29, 2021

> "Practice Fusion integrates with a handful of billing softwares and generally works fine for EHR functions for a small practice."

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## Sessions Health

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (127 reviews)

Profile: [Sessions Health](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002269/Sessions-Health/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

All-in-one, HIPAA-compliant mental health EHR for therapists that streamline notes, scheduling, billing, telehealth, and client care.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $39.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- EMR/EHR: 4.9 rating

- Appointment Scheduling: 4.9 rating

- HIPAA Compliant: 5.0 rating

- Electronic Signature: 4.8 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Mobile Access: 3.7 rating

- Medical Billing: 4.0 rating

- Template Management: 4.0 rating

- Outcome Assessment Tools: 3.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Tara K.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, Self-employed

Published: June 16, 2026

> "The interface is user friendly, updates and improvements are constantly being made, and the features are efficient and easy to utilize."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (127 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Michael M.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, Self-employed

Published: March 31, 2026

> "Setting up auto-bill and invoicing definitely made my job much easier for any private pay clients, and clients are able to log in and update information easily."

### Integrations tab

Sessions Health connects with 2+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002269/Sessions-Health/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Calendar: 4.8 rating

- Stripe: 4.3 rating

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## Medesk

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (116 reviews)

Profile: [Medesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/166286/Medesk/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Medical practice management solution with features for online booking, Stripe, scheduling, task management, reports, sms/email reminder

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: £19.00

Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Confirmations/Reminders: 5.0 rating

- Calendar Management: 5.0 rating

- Appointment Scheduling: 5.0 rating

- EMR/EHR: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Activity Dashboard: 3.0 rating

- Initial Assessments: 3.0 rating

- Charting: 4.0 rating

- Mobile Access: 4.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Stacey S.

Reviewer details: Alternative Medicine, 51-200 employees

Published: May 18, 2026

> "Strongest areas appear to be in scheduling patient records reminders telemedicine in administrative and organization with ease of use customer support in the value for money being also on the positive side when describing it where other software can be notoriously clunky."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (116 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Stacey S.

Reviewer details: Alternative Medicine, 51-200 employees

Published: May 18, 2026

> "Strongest areas appear to be in scheduling patient records reminders telemedicine in administrative and organization with ease of use customer support in the value for money being also on the positive side when describing it where other software can be notoriously clunky."

### Integrations tab

Medesk connects with 6+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/166286/Medesk/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Calendar: 4.3 rating

- Stripe: 4.3 rating

- Xero: 5.0 rating

- PayU: 4.0 rating

- SMS.to: 4.3 rating

- RIPS : 3.0 rating

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## TherapyAppointment

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (107 reviews)

Profile: [TherapyAppointment](https://www.capterra.com/p/110508/TherapyAppointment/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

EMR built for therapists, by therapists. Free and unlimited support & training. We set the bar for HIPAA compliance over 25 years ago!

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 3.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.1 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Appointment Scheduling: 3.0 rating

- Confirmations/Reminders: 4.0 rating

- EMR/EHR: 2.8 rating

- Treatment Planning: 3.7 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Calendar Management: 1.5 rating

- Document Management: 1.5 rating

- Claims Management: 2.2 rating

- Charting: 2.4 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (107 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Erica M.

Reviewer details: Mental Health Care, 11-50 employees

Published: January 31, 2025

> "It served it's purpose for the time we used it."

### Integrations tab

TherapyAppointment connects with 4+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/110508/TherapyAppointment/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Calendar: 4.8 rating

- DoseSpot: 3.8 rating

- Credit Card Terminal: 4.8 rating

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