How popular isSimplePractice?
In September 2026, people searched for SimplePractice by name about 201,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 28.3% of all United States electronic health record searches, placing SimplePractice second out of 12 records. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electronic health records, SimplePractice appeared in two of the five answers and was the 11th most recommended of the 12.
SimplePractice is the second most searched of 12 competitors and the 11th most recommended in AI answers.
AthenahealthShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SimplePracticeShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 11th
Practice FusionShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
AdvancedMDShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Epic SystemsShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top electronic health records in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SimplePractice was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SimplePractice is the 11th most recommended of the 12.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Athenahealth5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Epic Systems4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tebra3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
eClinicalWorks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Elation Health3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- SimplePractice2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Practice Fusion2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- AdvancedMD2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MEDITECH2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oracle Health2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about electronic health records
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electronic health record system should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electronic health record systems in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electronic health record system in the US for a small clinic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electronic health record systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“medical records software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Which electronic health records compete with SimplePractice?
Share of searches by month for Athenahealth, SimplePractice, Practice Fusion, AdvancedMD, Epic Systems, Tebra, eClinicalWorks, MEDITECH, Oracle Health. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Athenahealth | SimplePractice | Practice Fusion | AdvancedMD | Epic Systems | Tebra | eClinicalWorks | MEDITECH | Oracle Health | Elation Health | Allscripts | NextGen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.5% | 23% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.8% | 24.5% | 16.3% | 9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 30% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 9% | 4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 26.4% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.4% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.2% | 23.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.93% |
| May 2026 | 29.9% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.2% | 27.2% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.5% | 25.7% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.3% | 28.3% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.62% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 28.3% | 201K | -18.3% | -3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.3% | 201K | 0% | +2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.5% | 110K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.5% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.8% | 27.1K | -45.3% | -2.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.8% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.1% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.1% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 3.1% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.8 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.1% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.76% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.62% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.1 points |
28.3%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
28.3%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
15.5%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
8.5%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
3.8%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -45.3% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
6.
Tebra3.8%
Held 6th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.1%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
MEDITECH3.1%
Held 8th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.1%
Held 9th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
1.1%
Held 10th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Allscripts0.76%
Held 11th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
12.
NextGen0.62%
Held 12th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between SimplePractice and its closest rivals
Every comparison with SimplePractice
23 comparisons
- Athenahealth vs SimplePractice
- Practice Fusion vs SimplePractice
- AdvancedMD vs SimplePractice
- SimplePractice vs Waystar
- SimplePractice vs TherapyNotes
- SimplePractice vs TheraNest
- Epic Systems vs SimplePractice
- SimplePractice vs Tebra
- DrChrono vs SimplePractice
- eClinicalWorks vs SimplePractice
- MEDITECH vs SimplePractice
- Oracle Health vs SimplePractice
- Practice Better vs SimplePractice
- Sessions Health vs SimplePractice
- ICANotes vs SimplePractice
- SimplePractice vs Valant
- Elation Health vs SimplePractice
- Kareo vs SimplePractice
- Allscripts vs SimplePractice
- NextGen vs SimplePractice
- CollaborateMD vs SimplePractice
- DocVilla vs SimplePractice
- EZClaim vs SimplePractice
How has branded search demand for SimplePractice changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SimplePractice in the United States held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SimplePractice’s share of searches among electronic health records in the United States increased from 23% to 28.3%.
How did search popularity change for United States electronic health records in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, SimplePractice gained share of searches among electronic health records in the United States, from 25.7% to 28.3%.
In September 2026, Practice Fusion gained share of searches among electronic health records in the United States, from 14.1% to 15.5%.
In September 2026, Oracle Health gained share of searches among electronic health records in the United States, from 2.3% to 3.1%.
In September 2026, AdvancedMD gained share of searches among electronic health records in the United States, from 7.7% to 8.5%.
In September 2026, Athenahealth lost share of searches among electronic health records in the United States, from 31.5% to 28.3%.
In September 2026, Epic Systems lost share of searches among electronic health records in the United States, from 6.3% to 3.8%.
How are SimplePractice’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SimplePractice’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- simplepractice
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Where does SimplePractice compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic health records | 2nd of 12 | 28.3% | Shown above |
| Medical billing software | 2nd of 10 | 32.9% | Show ranking |
| Mental health practice software | 1st of 8 | 59% | Show ranking |
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