ClientForms vs NovoPsych
Looking for a NovoPsych alternative?
NovoPsych is an established Australian platform with 150+ assessments and AI features. ClientForms focuses specifically on neurodivergent-friendly design.
I built ClientForms for a specific reason: to create a calmer assessment experience for neurodivergent patients. This page compares both platforms honestly, so you can decide which fits your practice.
Feature Comparison
An honest look at how both platforms compare. We don't win everywhere, and that's okay.
| Feature | ClientForms | NovoPsych |
|---|---|---|
| Neurodivergent-Friendly Design | Time estimates, grouped questions, calmer colors, visible progress Strong | Standard form design Moderate |
| Assessment Library | 260+ forms covering ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more Strong | 150+ assessments across broad categories Strong |
| AI Features | None - focused on forms only Limited | AI Scribe, AI Letters, AI-powered notes Strong |
| Entry-Level Pricing | $9/month for unlimited responses Strong | $30/month for 50 Pro Actions (as at July 2026) Moderate |
| Per-Assessment Metering | None. Unlimited sends and submissions on every paid plan. Strong | Pro Actions: each completed assessment (or AI scribe transcription) uses 1 of your 50 monthly actions on the $30 Pro plan Moderate |
| Composite ADHD & Autism Profiles | Multi-instrument ADHD and Autism profiles with one combined picture, included on the Professional plan Strong | Not offered. NovoNote AI narrative report templates instead. Moderate |
| Multi-Informant Reports | Parent, teacher and self-report combined into one report Strong | Sends assessments to informants; results are reported separately, not combined Moderate |
| Free Plan | 10 responses one-time across 3 active forms of your choice, plus a 30-day full Professional trial with no card Moderate | 5 assessments per month, access to all 150+ forms Strong |
| Instant Scoring | Instant scoring for all forms Strong | Instant scoring for all forms Strong |
| Data Hosting | Australia (Sydney), APP compliant Strong | Australia Strong |
| Practice Management Integration | Native Cliniko sync: notes, PDFs, patient list, practitioner mapping. The only clinical psychometrics app on the Cliniko marketplace (as at July 2026). Strong | No Cliniko integration. PMS integration is listed as in development (Halaxy first); notes transfer by copy and paste. Limited |
| PDF Export | All tiers including free Strong | Paid tiers only Moderate |
| NDIS Trend Charts in Report | Auto-embedded in Word document Strong | Manual screenshot required Limited |
| NDIS Functional Domain Auto-Fill | 6 NDIS domains auto-populated from scores Strong | Not available Limited |
| Section 34 Compliance Checklist | Interactive checklist required before download Strong | Not available Limited |
| Reliable Change Index | Published psychometric thresholds Strong | Basic change tracking Moderate |
| NDIS Report Output | Editable Word document (.docx) Strong | AI-generated text (not editable document) Moderate |
| NDIS Funding Calculator | Auto-calculated from session data Strong | Not available Limited |
| Report Audit Trail | 7-year NDIS compliant trail Strong | Unknown Moderate |
Time estimates, grouped questions, calmer colors, visible progress
Standard form design
260+ forms covering ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more
150+ assessments across broad categories
None - focused on forms only
AI Scribe, AI Letters, AI-powered notes
$9/month for unlimited responses
$30/month for 50 Pro Actions (as at July 2026)
None. Unlimited sends and submissions on every paid plan.
Pro Actions: each completed assessment (or AI scribe transcription) uses 1 of your 50 monthly actions on the $30 Pro plan
Multi-instrument ADHD and Autism profiles with one combined picture, included on the Professional plan
Not offered. NovoNote AI narrative report templates instead.
Parent, teacher and self-report combined into one report
Sends assessments to informants; results are reported separately, not combined
10 responses one-time across 3 active forms of your choice, plus a 30-day full Professional trial with no card
5 assessments per month, access to all 150+ forms
Instant scoring for all forms
Instant scoring for all forms
Australia (Sydney), APP compliant
Australia
Native Cliniko sync: notes, PDFs, patient list, practitioner mapping. The only clinical psychometrics app on the Cliniko marketplace (as at July 2026).
No Cliniko integration. PMS integration is listed as in development (Halaxy first); notes transfer by copy and paste.
All tiers including free
Paid tiers only
Auto-embedded in Word document
Manual screenshot required
6 NDIS domains auto-populated from scores
Not available
Interactive checklist required before download
Not available
Published psychometric thresholds
Basic change tracking
Editable Word document (.docx)
AI-generated text (not editable document)
Auto-calculated from session data
Not available
7-year NDIS compliant trail
Unknown
Which Platform Fits Your Practice?
Both platforms serve Australian psychologists well. The right choice depends on your practice's specific needs.
Choose NovoPsych if...
- You specifically need AI scribe or AI letter generation features
- You want an all-in-one platform with practice management built in
- You administer only a handful of assessments a month and the free plan (5 per month) covers you
Choose ClientForms if...
- Your patients are neurodivergent (ADHD, autism) and benefit from calmer, ND-friendly form design
- You do not want metered usage: unlimited sends and submissions for $19/mo vs 50 Pro Actions for $30/mo
- You want composite ADHD and Autism profiles that combine several instruments into one report
- You send to multiple informants (parent, teacher, self) and want the results in one combined report
- You need PDF export on all plans including free
- You want 260+ forms with time estimates, grouped questions, and visible progress
- You run a solo practice or small team focused on assessments
- You use Cliniko and want assessments synced into treatment notes automatically, included on every plan
I recommend trying both platforms with real patients. Your experience will tell you more than any comparison page.
Pricing Comparison
Transparent pricing, side by side.
ClientForms
- $0
Free
10 responses one-time, 3 forms of your choice, PDF export included
- $9/mo
Starter
Unlimited clients, unlimited responses, 3 forms of your choice
- $19/mo
Professional
Unlimited clients, unlimited responses, all 260+ forms, composite Profiles
NovoPsych
- $0
Free
5 assessments/month, all 150+ forms, 30 AI notes/month
- $30/mo
Pro
50 Pro Actions per month
- $60/mo
Pro Plus
100 Pro Actions per month
- $99/mo
Platinum
Unlimited Pro Actions
ClientForms has no per-assessment metering: unlimited sends and submissions on the Professional plan at $19 a month.
NovoPsych pricing as at July 2026: AUD $30 a month covers 50 Pro Actions, where one completed assessment (or one AI scribe transcription) is one action. The NovoPsych free plan covers 5 assessments a month.
How NovoPsych Pro Actions Pricing Works
NovoPsych meters usage in Pro Actions. Figures below are from NovoPsych's published pricing, as at July 2026.
What counts as an action
One completed assessment counts as one Pro Action. So does one NovoNote AI scribe transcription over 5 minutes. Assessments and scribe sessions draw from the same monthly pool.
What the plans include
The free plan covers 5 assessments a month. Pro is AUD $30/month for 50 Pro Actions, Pro Plus is $60/month for 100, and Platinum is $99/month for unlimited actions.
Where the actions go
A single child ADHD or autism workup can use several actions: a parent report, a teacher report, a self-report where age-appropriate, and a retest at review each count separately.
ClientForms is not metered
The Professional plan is $19/month with unlimited sends and submissions: no action counting, no monthly pool. Composite ADHD and Autism profiles are included, informant reports (parent, teacher, self) are combined into one report, and it is the only clinical psychometrics app on the Cliniko marketplace (as at July 2026). New accounts start with 30 days of full Professional access, no card required.
Common Questions
Straight answers about NovoPsych and ClientForms.
What's the difference between ClientForms and NovoPsych?
NovoPsych offers 150+ clinical assessments; ClientForms offers 260+, both with instant scoring. NovoPsych includes AI-powered features like AI Scribe and AI Letters. ClientForms focuses specifically on neurodivergent-friendly form design with features like time estimates, grouped questions, and calmer colors to reduce anxiety for ADHD and autistic patients.
How does NovoPsych pricing work?
NovoPsych meters usage in Pro Actions: one completed assessment, or one AI scribe transcription over 5 minutes, counts as one action. As at July 2026, the Pro plan is AUD $30/month for 50 actions, Pro Plus is $60/month for 100, and Platinum is $99/month for unlimited. The free plan covers 5 assessments a month. ClientForms is not metered: the Professional plan is $19/month with unlimited sends and submissions.
Is ClientForms cheaper than NovoPsych?
For most practices, yes. ClientForms Starter is $9/month for unlimited responses on 3 forms of your choice, and Professional is $19/month for unlimited responses on all 260+ forms. NovoPsych's entry-level paid plan is $30/month for 50 Pro Actions. However, NovoPsych has a more generous free plan (5 assessments/month vs ClientForms' 10 one-time).
Is NovoPsych reliable?
Yes. NovoPsych is an established, well-regarded Australian platform with 150+ validated assessments, instant scoring, Australian data hosting, and a widely used AI scribe (NovoNote). The choice between NovoPsych and ClientForms is structural, not about quality: NovoPsych meters usage in Pro Actions and has no Cliniko integration; ClientForms offers unmetered sends and submissions, native Cliniko sync, and composite ADHD and Autism profiles.
Can I use NovoPsych for autism (ASD) assessment?
NovoPsych includes autism screening measures among its 150+ assessments, and each completed questionnaire is scored individually. ClientForms takes a composite approach: the Autism profile combines several validated instruments into one picture, and informant assessments sent to a parent or teacher are combined with self-report into one report rather than scored in isolation. Each informant questionnaire also counts as a Pro Action on NovoPsych, whereas ClientForms sends are unmetered.
Does NovoPsych have composite ADHD or autism profiles?
No. NovoPsych scores each assessment individually and offers NovoNote AI narrative report templates for writing up results. ClientForms includes composite ADHD and Autism profiles on the Professional plan: multiple validated instruments scored together into one combined picture, with parent, teacher and self-report merged into a single report.
Does ClientForms have AI features like NovoPsych?
No. ClientForms focuses exclusively on assessment forms with neurodivergent-friendly design. If you need AI scribe or AI letter features, NovoPsych is better suited for your needs.
Which platform is better for ADHD and autism assessments?
ClientForms is specifically designed for neurodivergent patients. Features like time estimates (addressing time blindness), grouped questions (reducing cognitive load), and calmer colors help ADHD and autistic patients complete assessments more comfortably.
Which platform offers PDF export on the free plan?
ClientForms includes PDF export on all plans including free. NovoPsych requires a paid plan for PDF export. This makes ClientForms ideal if you need professional PDF reports without a subscription.
Are both platforms compliant with Australian Privacy Principles?
Yes. Both ClientForms and NovoPsych claim compliance with Australian Privacy Principles (APP). ClientForms hosts data in Sydney, Australia. NovoPsych also hosts data in Australia and claims HIPAA and AHPRA compliance as well.
Which platform is better for NDIS progress reports?
ClientForms is purpose-built for NDIS reporting with auto-embedded trend charts, 6 functional domain auto-fill, Section 34 compliance checklist, and Reliable Change Index badges, all in an editable Word document. NovoPsych offers AI-generated text reports but lacks these NDIS-specific automation features.
Does NovoPsych integrate with Cliniko?
No. NovoPsych does not offer a Cliniko integration; as at July 2026 its practice management integration is listed as in development, with Halaxy named first. ClientForms is a Cliniko Connected App: results are written into Cliniko treatment notes with the full PDF attached, your patient list syncs automatically, and the integration is included on every ClientForms plan in AU and NZ.
Does NovoPsych generate NDIS-compliant Word documents?
NovoPsych generates AI-assisted text for clinical notes and letters, but does not produce structured NDIS progress reports as editable Word documents with embedded charts. ClientForms generates a full 12-section NDIS report as a .docx file with outcome evidence, trend charts, and functional impact pre-filled.
Ready to try a calmer approach?
I built ClientForms because I wanted forms that work with neurodivergent brains, not against them. Try it free and see for yourself.
Free tier includes 10 responses in total. All 240+ forms available.
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