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EdgeCase Equalizer

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Spec score 7.9 #14 of 32 in Therapy Scheduling Software

What it is

EdgeCase Equalizer is free, open-source practice management software for solo therapists who want local control of their records and tools. Client files combine sessions, communications, absences, items, and uploads in timelines with full edit histories. Billing handles per-client fees, sliding scales, guardian splits, couples and family therapy, statements, partial payments, and write-offs. Income and expenses can be recorded with receipts and category reports. An optional local AI scribe drafts or edits session notes while session content stays on the computer. Data is stored in encrypted SQLite with encrypted attachments; backups can remain local or sync to a cloud folder, and restoration is available from the login screen. Appointments export as .ics or can be added to Apple Calendar. It runs on macOS and Linux, with source for Python 3.11+ on any platform, and is licensed AGPL-3.0.

Spec sheet

Purpose
EdgeCase Equalizer is free, open-source practice management software for therapists who want to keep their data and tools under their control.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Compliance
The maker says PHIPA, PIPEDA, and HIPAA compliance is the user's responsibility and depends on more than the software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Headquarters
Ottawa, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Founded
2025Read 28 Sep 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Backups
Full and incremental backups can be stored locally or synced to a cloud folder, and the app can restore from the login screen.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Billing
Billing supports guardian splits, couples and family therapy, per-client fees, sliding scale, statements, partial payments, and write-offs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Calendar integration
Appointments can be exported as .ics files or added to Apple Calendar via AppleScript; the user's calendar remains the scheduling source of truth.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Client records
Client files bring sessions, communications, absences, items, and uploads together in a timeline with a full edit history.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Data storage
Practice data is stored locally in an encrypted SQLite database with encrypted attachments, and the app states that it does not phone home.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Encryption and recovery
The maker describes SQLCipher database encryption, AES-256-GCM attachment encryption, password and recovery-key protection, and configurable session timeouts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Financial tracking
The app records income and expenses, attaches receipts, and generates financial reports by category.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Intended user and limits
The maker describes EdgeCase as designed for solo therapists doing private-pay talk therapy, and says it runs on one computer for one practitioner without multi-user support or cloud service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Local AI scribe
The optional AI scribe uses a local language model to draft or edit session notes, and session content stays on the computer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Not included
The product does not include online booking, a client portal, insurance billing, multi-practitioner management, video conferencing, waitlists, or intake forms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Support and license
The maker directs questions, bug reports, and ideas to email or a GitHub issue, and licenses the software under AGPL-3.0.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca
Supported downloads
The maker offers a macOS 12+ Apple Silicon DMG and a Debian/Ubuntu x86_64 DEB; source is available for Python 3.11+ on any platform.Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca

Plans and prices

EdgeCase Equalizer Free No subscription; download and use Desktop software for Mac and Linux; one practitioner on one computer; optional AI model requires ~7 GB Read 7 Oct 2026 · edgecaseequalizer.ca

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Keeps practice data in encrypted local storage
  • Supports detailed billing and write-offs
  • Includes local AI note scribe
  • Offers local and cloud-folder backups
  • Free and open-source under AGPL-3.0

Limits

  • One practitioner on one computer
  • No online booking or client portal
  • No insurance billing or video conferencing
  • Compliance responsibility remains with the user

Who it suits

EdgeCase Equalizer is designed for solo private-pay talk therapists using one computer. It suits practitioners who want local storage and do not need multi-user or cloud practice management.

Verdict

EdgeCase Equalizer provides local records, billing, financial tracking, backups, and optional local note assistance without a subscription. Its solo-practitioner design excludes several online and multi-user practice features.

Where Specifiction places it

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