SimplePractice brought existing workflows online and added AI later as a paid add-on. mePro was built around AI from the start — ProGPT inside the chart, treatment plans tied to real progress, and a client app that keeps care active between sessions.
Overview
Both mePro and SimplePractice can run a therapy practice end to end. The deeper difference is what each was designed around: SimplePractice brought existing workflows online and added AI later as a paid add-on. mePro was built around AI from the start.
AI is part of mePro, not something you pay extra for. ProGPT works as a therapy assistant inside the chart, drafting documentation, supporting treatment planning, and answering questions about a client's history. Notes, assessments, and treatment plans live in the same system, and the client mobile app keeps clients engaged between sessions.
AI Features
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| AI session note taking | Yes | Yes |
| AI treatment plan generation | Yes | No |
| AI assessments | Yes | No |
| AI pre-session client summaries | Yes | No |
| Client-facing AI chatbot (therapist controlled) | Yes | No |
| Clinical AI research copilot (Pro GPT) | Yes | No |
| AI-Powered Measurement-Based Care (MBC) | Yes | No |
Core Features
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic health records | Yes | Yes |
| Custom note templates | Yes | Yes |
| Treatment plans | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments library | Yes | Yes |
| Practice management for groups and multi-location | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in supervision tools | Yes | No |
| Therapist and client journaling | Yes | No |
| HIPAA compliance | Yes | Yes |
| PHIPA and PIPEDA compliance | Yes | No |
Client Acquisition (Marketplace)
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Therapist directory listing | Yes | ✓ (Monarch) |
| Public profile page for clients | Yes | Yes |
| Lead capture from directory | Yes | Yes |
| Specialization filtering for clients | Yes | Yes |
Client Retention
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Client portal | Yes | Yes |
| Client mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Therapist and client journaling | Yes | No |
| Between-session AI chatbot for clients | Yes | No |
| Built-in social and communication layer | Yes | No |
| Secure messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Measurement-based care with progress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Email and SMS reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Goals, milestones, and tasks for clients | Yes | No |
Scaling Your Practice (Marketing)
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Email marketing campaigns | Yes | Yes |
| Therapist directory listing | Yes | ✓ (Monarch) |
| Analytics and practice growth reports | Yes | Yes |
| Automations and workflow design | Yes | Limited |
| Online booking link sharing | Yes | Yes |
Billing and Payments
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Online payments | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing and superbills | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring billing | Yes | Yes |
| HST and GST handling | Yes | No |
| Sliding scale support | Yes | Yes |
| Payment plans | Coming soon | Yes |
| Financial analytics | Yes | Yes |
Telehealth and Scheduling
| Feature | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth video sessions | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Group sessions | Coming soon | Yes |
| Online booking | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar sync (Google, Outlook) | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring appointments | Yes | Yes |
| Waitlist management | Coming soon | Yes |
| Automated reminders (email and SMS) | Yes | Yes |
| AI scribe integrated with sessions | Yes | No |
Pricing (CAD)
| Plan | mePro | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | ✓ ($0 CAD) | ✓ (30 days) |
| Student | $29.99/mo | No |
| Essential or Starter | $69.99/mo | $67 CAD/mo |
| Solo Practice | $69.99/mo | $108 CAD/mo |
| Group Practice | $99.99 | $135+ CAD/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
The Quick Comparison
- Therapists fine with paying for AI as a separate add-on
- Practices that handle treatment planning and assessments outside the EHR
- Therapists comfortable doing the admin work themselves
- Therapists who want AI doing real work across the full practice
- Practices that need notes, scheduling, treatment planning, and assessments all AI powered
- Therapists choosing AI-native software over AI added on later
Summary
SimplePractice runs the basics of a therapy practice and adds AI as a paid extra, limited to drafting notes. The rest of the work — treatment plans, assessments, clinical questions, client engagement — still falls on the therapist alone.
mePro runs AI through the whole practice. ProGPT sits inside the chart with the client's history, notes, and modality already loaded, ready for clinical questions the moment they come up. Treatment plans update from real session progress. The marketplace pulls new clients into the practice through a directory, public profile, and lead capture. The mobile app keeps them booking, messaging, and journaling in between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between mePro and SimplePractice?
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SimplePractice is an EHR with AI sold as a paid add-on. mePro is an AI-powered therapy platform with a full AI workforce across documentation, scheduling, treatment planning, and client engagement.
Is mePro only for solo therapists?
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No. mePro is designed for students, new practitioners, solo practices, group practices, and large organizations, all at the same flat price.
Can I move my data from SimplePractice to mePro?
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Yes. mePro supports onboarding and data migration. Start a free trial and the team will walk you through what's involved.
Why choose mePro instead of SimplePractice?
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Choose mePro if you want AI across the full therapy workflow, not only documentation, at a flat $49.99 CAD per month regardless of practice size.
Can I try mePro before committing?
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Yes. mePro offers a free trial across all plans, with no credit card required.
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