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Orchid
Pabau

Orchid vs Pabau 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.

Orchid

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Solo therapists frustrated with legacy EHRs
  • Psychiatrists wanting AI + e-prescribing in one platform
  • Private-pay practitioners
  • New practice owners wanting modern UX
Key features
  • AI-powered note generation trained on clinician's style
  • Past-note continuity (writes in your voice)
  • Billing code and diagnosis suggestions
  • After-visit summaries
Integrations
  • Standard EHR functions in-platform
  • Insurance clearinghouses
  • Stripe-style processors

Pabau

Pricing from
$65 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • UK therapists
  • EU clinics
  • Multi-discipline UK practices
Key features
  • Customizable clinical workflows
  • Scheduling and online booking
  • Telehealth
  • Invoicing (multi-currency)
Integrations
  • Stripe, GoCardless
  • Mailchimp
  • Xero

Pricing

What you actually pay

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

Orchid

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.
Free trial

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Pabau

paid

$65/month
Free trial

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

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

Orchid

What works well

  • YC-backed with strong founder track record
  • AI-native from day one (not bolted on)
  • Reclaims ~500 hours/year of admin per clinician (per vendor)
  • E-prescribing now included

Where it falls short

  • Smaller community than SimplePractice/TherapyNotes
  • Pricing not publicly transparent — sales-led
  • Less mature insurance billing than TherapyNotes
  • Brand recognition still growing among referrers

Pabau

What works well

  • UK-focused features and compliance
  • Strong marketing automation
  • Polished UI

Where it falls short

  • Weaker US insurance support
  • Higher entry price than US incumbents

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.

AI-powered EHR for independent mental health professionals.

Try Orchid

Free trialHIPAA-compliant
Visit Orchid

UK and EU-focused clinic management for therapy specialties.

Try Pabau

From $65/moFree trialHIPAA-compliant
Visit Pabau

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