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A TherapyNotes alternative for clinicians who only need notes
TherapyNotes is a full behavioral health EHR. AfterSession is a private notes app for iPhone and iPad. An honest comparison of what each one does.
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TherapyNotes is a behavioral health EHR: documentation, scheduling, billing and insurance claims, telehealth and secure messaging in one system used on the desktop, with a companion mobile app for existing accounts.
AfterSession is not an EHR. It is a session notes app that keeps everything on your iPhone or iPad, with no account. If you need billing and claims, TherapyNotes covers far more. If you mostly need a fast, private place to write structured notes, read on.
Who each one is best for
TherapyNotes is the better fit if…
- You bill insurance and want electronic claims, including secondary claims, from your records system.
- You need scheduling, appointment reminders and client payments in the same place as your notes.
- You run telehealth sessions and secure messaging with clients and staff.
- You work in a group practice with several clinicians.
AfterSession is the better fit if…
- You are a solo therapist or coach and notes are what you need software for.
- You do not bill insurance, or you handle billing with another tool.
- You want to write notes on iPhone or iPad, not only on a computer.
- You prefer your notes stored only on your own device.
Side by side
| Feature | AfterSession | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Session notes app | Behavioral health EHR |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad (iOS 26 or later) | Desktop, plus the TherapyNotes Mobile companion app (iPhone and iPad, iOS 15 or later) |
| Account required | No | Yes, the mobile app is a companion to an existing TherapyNotes account |
| Where your notes live | Only on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking. Face ID / Touch ID lock. | In your TherapyNotes account |
| Writing notes on mobile | Yes, everywhere in the app | Not among the mobile app's listed features (agenda, reminders, telehealth, messaging, client details) |
| Insurance claims | No | Yes; electronic claims are an optional feature priced separately |
| Scheduling, reminders, telehealth | No | Yes |
| Price | Free for up to 3 clients. Pro: $9.99/month or $79.99/year (14-day free trial on the yearly plan). | Solo Practice $69/month; groups $79 for the first clinician plus $50 for each additional (from December 2025) |
What you gain by switching to AfterSession
- Notes on iPhone and iPad, written in templates, without logging into a web app.
- No account and no cloud: your notes stay on your device.
- A much lower monthly cost when notes are all you need.
- Works offline.
What you give up
- Insurance billing and electronic claims.
- Scheduling, reminders, telehealth and secure messaging.
- Desktop access and automatic sync between devices. AfterSession moves data only through manual backup and restore.
- Multi-clinician and staff roles.
Frequently asked questions
Is AfterSession an EHR?
No. AfterSession is a notes app. It has no billing, claims, scheduling, telehealth or client portal. It is meant for clinicians and coaches who need structured, private session notes.
Can I move my TherapyNotes records to AfterSession?
There is no importer. You would start new notes in AfterSession and keep your existing records where they are for as long as your retention obligations require.
Does AfterSession work without internet?
Yes. Everything is stored and processed on your device, so you can write and read notes with no connection at all.
TherapyNotes is a trademark of its respective owner. AfterSession is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TherapyNotes. Competitor details come from their public website and App Store listing as of the review date and may have changed since.