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Collective
Heard

Collective vs Heard for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

Collective

Pricing from
$199 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Therapists earning $80K+ considering S-Corp
  • Solo practitioners ready to incorporate
Key features
  • S-Corp formation
  • Payroll
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax filing (business + personal)
Integrations
  • Bank accounts
  • Stripe

Heard

Pricing from
$149 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Solo therapists in private practice
  • Therapists considering S-Corp
  • Practices wanting hands-off finances
  • First-time practice owners
Key features
  • Done-for-you monthly bookkeeping
  • Personal + business tax filing included
  • Quarterly tax estimates
  • S-Corp election support
Integrations
  • Bank accounts (secure sync)
  • Healthie (partner promo)
  • Gusto (payroll add-on)

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

Collective

paid

$199/month
Free trial
Lower price

Heard

paid

$149/month
Free trial$50/mo less than the other

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

Collective

What works well

  • Full-service S-Corp setup
  • Includes payroll
  • Saves self-employment tax for higher earners

Where it falls short

  • Not therapy-specific
  • Higher monthly than Heard
  • Only worth it for higher-earning practices

Heard

What works well

  • Therapy-specific (knows deductions)
  • Software + human team
  • Saves $5,000+ in taxes per year (per vendor)
  • Personal + business tax filing included

Where it falls short

  • Pricier than DIY QuickBooks
  • Some reviews mention customer service delays
  • Heavier than needed for very simple practices

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

S-Corp formation, payroll, and tax for self-employed professionals.

Try Collective

From $199/moFree trial
Visit Collective

Bookkeeping and taxes built specifically for therapists.

Try Heard

From $149/moFree trial
Visit Heard

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