Soap Notes vs CoachAccountable
Soap Notes vs CoachAccountable: pricing & features compared
CoachAccountable is built around between-session accountability — worksheets, metrics, and actions. Soap Notes focuses on structured SOAP documentation with flat pricing and a free plan, instead of per-client costs that grow with your roster.
The short version
Choose CoachAccountable if your method centers on between-session accountability tools. Choose Soap Notes if you want structured session notes, an all-in-one workspace, and flat pricing with a free plan instead of per-client costs.
CoachAccountable and Soap Notes both help you run a practice, but they optimize for different things. CoachAccountable is built around accountability between sessions — worksheets, metric tracking, and action items that keep clients moving. Soap Notes is built around the session record itself, with structured SOAP notes, scheduling, billing, and a client portal in one place. Pricing is the other big difference: CoachAccountable charges per active client, while Soap Notes is flat and starts free.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Soap Notes | CoachAccountable |
|---|---|---|
| Free planCoachAccountable offers a 30-day free trial but no permanently free plan. | ||
| Starting paid price | $36/mo (Standard, unlimited) | $20/mo (around 2 clients) |
| Cost as you growCoachAccountable bills by active client (about $4 each at scale), so a larger roster costs more; Soap Notes stays flat. | Flat (unlimited clients) | Per active client |
| SOAP / structured session notes | Progress notes | |
| Reusable note templates | ||
| Accountability tools (worksheets, metrics) | ||
| Scheduling with reminders | ||
| Secure client portal | ||
| Invoicing & card payments | Via Stripe | |
| Built for therapists & clinical use | Coaching-focused | |
| Pricing model | Flat plans, incl. free | Per active client |
Who each one is best for
Soap Notes is best for
- Practitioners who document sessions in a structured way
- Practices that want flat, predictable pricing as they grow
- Anyone who wants to start on a free plan
- Therapists and coaches who want notes, scheduling, and billing together
CoachAccountable is best for
- Coaches whose method relies on worksheets and homework
- Those who track client metrics and actions between sessions
- Coaches who want heavy white-labeling / branding
- Group coaching built around accountability workflows
Pricing compared
Soap Notes
Flat plans, including a free tier
Starter
Up to 5 active clients
Free
Standard
$36/mo billed annually · unlimited clients
$45/mo
Teams
$65/mo billed annually · team features
$81/mo
CoachAccountable
Per clinician, per month
From
Around 2 active clients
$20/mo
Scales
e.g. ~$200/mo at 50 clients
~$4/client
Large
100+ active clients
$400/mo+
CoachAccountable pricing is per active client and shown as of June 2026. Check coachaccountable.com for current pricing. Soap Notes prices reflect our current plans.
When Soap Notes is the better choice
If you document sessions formally and want predictable costs, Soap Notes fits better. You get structured SOAP notes, scheduling, billing, and a portal in one place, a free plan to start, and flat pricing that doesn't climb as your client list grows. For a busy practice, per-client pricing can become the most expensive line item — flat pricing removes that worry.
When CoachAccountable is the better choice
If your coaching method lives between sessions — assigning worksheets, tracking metrics, and holding clients accountable to actions — CoachAccountable is purpose-built for that and does it deeply. Coaches who run highly structured accountability programs, especially in groups, get real value from those tools.
Already using CoachAccountable?
See how to switch to Soap Notes at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Try Soap Notes free
Notes, scheduling, invoicing, and a client portal in one place, free to start, no credit card required.