Blueprint vs SimplePractice
AI Note Comparison for Therapists

AI features are starting to appear in EHRs, and it’s easy to assume that built-in means better. But just because a tool is included with your software doesn’t mean it puts you, or your clients, first.

At first glance, SimplePractice’s Note Taker and Blueprint may seem similar. But therapists who’ve tried both have quickly noticed the difference — not just in flexibility and note quality, but also in how each tool handles treatment planning, support, and even data privacy.

  • Feature
    Blueprint
    SimplePractice
  • AI-Generated Progress Notes
    Yes
    Yes
  • Data Privacy & Ownership
    Therapists own their data. Transcripts are private by default, never used for training, and are fully deletable.
    Claim ownership over transcripts. Therapists can’t delete or opt out. Data may be reused, sold, and/or used to train AI models in de-identified form.
  • Minimal Editing Required
    92% of clinicians do not edit notes; Magic Edit allows quick, savable updates.
    Only adapts based on prior notes; no direct feedback tool
  • Note Input Method
    Session audio or dictation
    Session audio only
  • Integrated Chart Workflow
    Yes, notes can be auto-inserted into any EHR that allows integration.
    Only works inside SimplePractice, but still requires manual copy/paste into chart.
  • EHR Integration
    Works with any EHR
    Only available in SimplePractice
  • Smart Treatment Plan Creation
    Yes
    Not available
  • Clinical Recommendations
    Personalized suggestions built in
    Not available
  • Golden Thread / Goal Continuity
    Goals surfaced and referenced in notes
    Not available
  • Pre- and Post-Session Insights
    Yes
    Not available
  • Audio Transcription
    Yes
    Viewable for 7 days; no visibility into where it’s stored or for how long
  • Session Types Supported
    In-person and Telehealth
    Telehealth only
  • Intake Session Notes
    Yes
    Not available
  • Change Template Structure After Note
    Yes
    Not available
  • Built by Clinical Experts
    In-house licensed clinicians; feedback from 40,000+ therapists
    Input from 1,000+ therapists; unclear ongoing clinical involvement
  • HIPAA Compliant
    Yes
    Yes
  • Availability
    Open to all users
    Limited access
  • Monthly Pricing
    Starts at $29/month, scales with usage
    Not publicly shared
  • Live Support & Onboarding
    Live onboarding, chat, and email
    Via general SimplePractice support

Key Differences That Matter

Data Privacy and Therapist Control

With SimplePractice, transcript ownership is unclear — therapists don’t control how long transcripts are stored or who can access them, and SP claims rights over de-identified data. There’s no way to delete or fully opt out of transcript storage.

With Blueprint, you’re in control. Transcripts are private by default, never used for training, and can be deleted at any time. We believe your notes and client data belong to you, not your software vendor.

Note Quality and Editing Time

SimplePractice can transcribe your session, but lacks a way to provide feedback or customize your note style — which means more editing.

Blueprint has been refined by tens of thousands of real clinicians. 92% of notes require no editing at all, and when changes are needed, Magic Edit lets you update instantly using a single prompt and Memory enables our AI to learn your style of note-taking and get more personalized over time.

Workflow and Use Case Flexibility

SimplePractice only works for telehealth and doesn’t support dictation — making it hard to document in-person sessions or catch up later. Even with “integration,” notes still require manual copy/paste.

Blueprint supports both in-person and telehealth, with options to record live, upload audio, or dictate a recap for both individuals and couples. 
It adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

Golden Thread Documentation

SimplePractice only supports progress notes, with no customizable formats or support for intake, treatment plans, or discharge. Notes exist in isolation, with no link to goals or continuity over time.

Blueprint supports the full scope of care with 15+ customizable templates. Every note connects to treatment goals, making it easy to track progress and maintain the golden thread throughout the client’s journey.

Documentation Flexibility

SimplePractice’s Note Taker can’t automate documentation for the full scope of care. You’re on your own for intakes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.

Blueprint supports it all. From intake to discharge, smart automation connects all of your documentation together and keeps it aligned with each client’s goals and progress.

Real Support, Fast

Support for SimplePractice’s Note Taker runs through their general system, so when you need help, you’re stuck in the same queue as everyone else or left piecing things together from help articles.

Blueprint has a team of helpful humans ready to support you. We’re 100% focused on AI documentation, so you get fast, expert help from someone who knows the tool inside and out — not juggling support for dozens of other features.

Data Privacy and Therapist Control

With SimplePractice, transcript ownership is unclear — therapists don’t control how long transcripts are stored or who can access them, and SP claims rights over de-identified data. There’s no way to delete or fully opt out of transcript storage.

With Blueprint, you’re in control. Transcripts are private by default, never used for training, and can be deleted at any time. We believe your notes and client data belong to you, not your software vendor.

Note Quality and Editing Time

SimplePractice can transcribe your session, but lacks a way to provide feedback or customize your note style — which means more editing.

Blueprint has been refined by tens of thousands of real clinicians. 92% of notes require no editing at all, and when changes are needed, Magic Edit lets you update instantly using a single prompt and Memory enables our AI to learn your style of note-taking and get more personalized over time.

Workflow and Use Case Flexibility

SimplePractice only works for telehealth and doesn’t support dictation — making it hard to document in-person sessions or catch up later. Even with “integration,” notes still require manual copy/paste.

Blueprint supports both in-person and telehealth, with options to record live, upload audio, or dictate a recap for both individuals and couples. 
It adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

Golden Thread Documentation

SimplePractice only supports progress notes, with no customizable formats or support for intake, treatment plans, or discharge. Notes exist in isolation, with no link to goals or continuity over time.

Blueprint supports the full scope of care with 15+ customizable templates. Every note connects to treatment goals, making it easy to track progress and maintain the golden thread throughout the client’s journey.

Documentation Flexibility

SimplePractice’s Note Taker can’t automate documentation for the full scope of care. You’re on your own for intakes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. Blueprint supports it all. From intake to discharge, smart automation connects all of your documentation together and keeps it aligned with each client’s goals and progress.

Real Support, Fast

Support for SimplePractice’s Note Taker runs through their general system, so when you need help, you’re stuck in the same queue as everyone else or left piecing things together from help articles.

Blueprint has a team of helpful humans ready to support you. We’re 100% focused on AI documentation, so you get fast, expert help from someone who knows the tool inside and out — not juggling support for dozens of other features.

Choosing the Right Fit

When You Need More Than a Copy/Paste Draft Note

SimplePractice’s Note Taker can produce a note from a telehealth session — but that’s where the support ends. There’s no dictation option, no connection to treatment goals, no help with intakes or discharge summaries, and no way to customize or refine your note style. You still have to copy and paste your draft manually, and you don’t have full control over how your data is stored.

Blueprint is different. It’s built for the full scope of care — from intake to discharge — with support for audio recaps, live sessions, couples work, and customizable templates. You get control, flexibility, and clinical depth in one place. It doesn’t just save you time — it works the way you do.

In Therapists’ Words

"Blueprint significantly reduces my day-to-day stress! I no longer need to hold every detail from sessions in my head, waiting for the end of the day to write my progress notes."

Reland Finch, LPC
Clinical Director, Health Minds Therapy

"It's amazing Blueprint is able to capture the full essence of client sessions and write progress notes according to BBSE standards and Insurance requirements."

Alice Stine, LMFT
Owner, Peardale Counseling Network

"Precise, thorough notes! I also love that I can customize the elements of my notes, and that Blueprint will regenerate them if needed."

Jeffrey Brakhage, LPC, MA
Owner, Bear Creek Counseling and Trauma Recovery

"Saves HOURS of paperwork, and produces clinically-accurate and eloquent progress notes!"

Frankie Buchanan Green, MS, LPCC, NCC, CSAT
Owner, Balanced Peace

"Blueprint has given me the opportunity to have my nights and weekends FREE of charting. Love it!"

Kristie Blanchet, LCSW
CHE Behavioral Health Services

Blueprint is making a huge difference in my life. It saves me days of paperwork!

Rochelle De Forrest, LMFT
Kitchen Table Counseling

"Blueprint has transformed my practice. Creating and editing intake and progress notes is fun now! Often the first version of the note is perfect. I'll never go back."

Dr. Lynn Northrop, PhD
Owner, Lynn Northrop, PhD, Psychologist

"It's amazing how Blueprint's AI picks up clinical concepts and is so accurate. The platform is easy to use, and the treatment plan options are also incredibly helpful!"

Cherisse Guerrero, LPC, MA
CMG Therapy

"Blueprint's AI Notetaker is a 100% game changer in my life. It has made my job feel like a passion again not a chore."

Tyler Morris, LMSW
Lartey Wellness Group

"Blueprint is a game-changer. I know i'm a very good therapist. But note writing isn't my strength, and Blueprint writes much better notes than I could!"

Alycia Burant, LPC
Founder, Healthy Minds Therapy

"Blueprint significantly reduces my day-to-day stress! I no longer need to hold every detail from sessions in my head, waiting for the end of the day to write my progress notes."

Reland Finch, LPC
Clinical Director, Health Minds Therapy

"It's amazing Blueprint is able to capture the full essence of client sessions and write progress notes according to BBSE standards and Insurance requirements."

Alice Stine, LMFT
Owner, Peardale Counseling Network

"Precise, thorough notes! I also love that I can customize the elements of my notes, and that Blueprint will regenerate them if needed."

Jeffrey Brakhage, LPC, MA
Owner, Bear Creek Counseling and Trauma Recovery

"Saves HOURS of paperwork, and produces clinically-accurate and eloquent progress notes!"

Frankie Buchanan Green, MS, LPCC, NCC, CSAT
Owner, Balanced Peace

"Blueprint has given me the opportunity to have my nights and weekends FREE of charting. Love it!"

Kristie Blanchet, LCSW
CHE Behavioral Health Services

Blueprint is making a huge difference in my life. It saves me days of paperwork!

Rochelle De Forrest, LMFT
Kitchen Table Counseling

"Blueprint has transformed my practice. Creating and editing intake and progress notes is fun now! Often the first version of the note is perfect. I'll never go back."

Dr. Lynn Northrop, PhD
Owner, Lynn Northrop, PhD, Psychologist

"It's amazing how Blueprint's AI picks up clinical concepts and is so accurate. The platform is easy to use, and the treatment plan options are also incredibly helpful!"

Cherisse Guerrero, LPC, MA
CMG Therapy

"Blueprint's AI Notetaker is a 100% game changer in my life. It has made my job feel like a passion again not a chore."

Tyler Morris, LMSW
Lartey Wellness Group

"Blueprint is a game-changer. I know i'm a very good therapist. But note writing isn't my strength, and Blueprint writes much better notes than I could!"

Alycia Burant, LPC
Founder, Healthy Minds Therapy

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