Explore Smilenotes versus other practice management solutions

Find out how Smilenotes can simplify your practice.

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What to Consider When Comparing Practice Management Software

When selecting practice management software for your healthcare business, it's essential to consider several key factors to ensure you choose a system that meets your specific needs and helps your practice run efficiently.

GDPR / HIPAA compliance & security

In healthcare, chances are you'll be storing a vast amount of sensitive patient data. Before choosing any clinical system, check that it protects sensitive patient records using encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure hosting. Ensure that your chosen software is fully compliant with relevant data protection regulations (such as HIPAA in the US, GDPR in the UK and Europe, or other local privacy laws). Many healthcare professionals switch to Smilenotes because they want a system designed with patient confidentiality embedded from day one.

Features you’ll actually use

Some platforms include reporting, inventory management, marketing tools and advanced billing modules. These are great for large multidisciplinary clinics — but unnecessary for many individual practitioners.

Smilenotes focuses on the essentials:

  • Clinical notes
  • File uploads
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Body charts
  • Simple client management
  • No bloat. No clutter.

Works on all devices — laptop, tablet, mobile

Great softwrare works wherever you work :

  • Desktop at the clinic
  • Tablet during treatment
  • Phone on the move

Smilenotes is fully cloud-based, quick to load, and designed to run smoothly whether you’re on Windows, Mac, iPad, or mobile.

How good is the customer support?

Good support is essential when you need help quickly. Before choosing a provider:

  • Try their chat or email support
  • See how fast they respond
  • Check whether help articles are clear and useful

With Smilenotes, you’ll always speak to friendly humans — no AI chatbots, no ticket queues.

How much does it cost?

Software prices vary widely. Look out for:

  • Extra user fees
  • Locked features
  • Long-term contracts

A lot of practice management systems charge per feature or per practitioner. Smilenotes keeps things transparent with affordable plans starting from £5 per month, making it one of the best-value practice management software options in the UK.

Try Before You Buy

A proper trial helps you see whether a system fits your workflow. Smilenotes offers a full 30-day free trial — no credit card required — so you can explore the platform at your own pace.

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