Let’s get something clear from the start: software comparison pages can be tricky. When written by competitors, they’re often biased sometimes even misleading. And let’s face it, the only truly reliable comparison is the one you make yourself (or with feedback from trusted peers running similar clinics).
That’s why, at WriteUpp, we believe in offering you an honest, transparent comparison. Our goal isn’t to overhype or mislead - it’s to give you the facts so you can decide what your healthcare practice really needs from an all-in-one practice management platform.
Whether you’re a Canadian physiotherapist, counsellor, podiatrist, speech therapist, or multi-disciplinary clinic, the right software should:
- Simplify admin
- Save time
- Keep patient data secure (GDPR and ISO 27001 compliant)
- Support modern features like telehealth, mobile apps, and online booking
This way, you can judge WriteUpp vs BacPac based on what matters most to your practice - not on marketing spin.
All-in-One Platform Built for UK/EU Mental Health & Allied Health
WriteUpp: Brings appointment scheduling, waiting lists, patient portals, outcome tracking, clinical notes, invoicing, and built-in video consultations together in one secure system.
Nookal: Strong for many allied health workflows (appointments, notes, invoicing) and has telehealth, but WriteUpp’s UK/EU compliance, mental health-centric tools, and broader ecosystem make it a more future-proof choice.
Video Consultations
WriteUpp: Includes secure, built-in video consultations (trial minutes included), integrated directly into the diary and client record, with reminders and no external tools needed.
Nookal: Also supports telehealth sessions via its remote tools.
Smart Forms & Clinical Tools
WriteUpp: Features preconfigured assessments (e.g. PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.), smart forms, consent templates, and outcome-tracking tools that are ready to send to clients before or after sessions.
Nookal: Has custom forms & consent tools, digital intake forms, and case management features.
Transparent Pricing & Trials
WriteUpp: We offers a 30-day free trial with generous video-minutes and SMS credits so you can test the full feature set.
Nookal: Also offers a free trial, but you may need to activate and configure more features manually and might not get the same bundling of video + communications credits.
Rapid Support & Security
WriteUpp: We're ISO 27001 certified, GDPR-ready, UK/EU data hosting, two-factor authentication, and provides rapid responsive support.
Nookal: GDPR-compliant, globally used including UK, offers secure data storage, and has strong reporting & audit tools, however we offer faster onboarding and support tuned to UK/EU mental health practitioner needs.
Exclusive Partnerships & Integrations
WriteUpp: Integrates with partners including CloudRx (digital prescriptions), Wibbi, Physitrack, plus core tools like Xero, Stripe, MailChimp, external calendar syncs, giving mental health practices more value out of the box.
Nookal: Has a solid set of integrations, supports mobile/remote tools, automation, etc. But WriteUpp’s partner network is more tailored to UK/EU clinical & therapeutic workflows.
Dedicated App
WriteUpp: We offers a dedicated mobile app, letting clinicians manage diaries, notes, tasks, and patient records on the move, giving you flexible working options and reducing dependency on desktop access.
Nookal: Mobile-friedly but doesn’t provide the same fully featured native app experience.
Protect your patient data
WriteUpp is ISO27001-certified practice management software for therapists, built to meet GDPR requirements so you can work with complete confidence. With two-factor authentication and encrypted data replication across multiple servers, your patient records are protected to the highest industry standards.
Unlimited onboarding, training, and fast support
Need support with your WriteUpp account? Our UK-based practice management software support team responds in an average of 7 minutes, helping healthcare professionals resolve issues fast so you can keep your clinic running smoothly.
Flexible payment processing
Seamless payment processing integrations with leading providers keep your clinic’s and your patients’ finances secure.
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