Frequently asked questions

Getting started

Going off on your own to start a private practice?

You don't have to do it alone. Fledge is a business partner built specifically for SLPs, in your pocket from day one. The business setup is free; we only charge later, when we handle your billing for you.

Is this free?

Yes. The business setup is free. You only pay if you later choose a paid dashboard plan to run your practice.

How long does it take?

About three minutes to get started and another five or ten to capture your practice details. You can see your first private-pay patients while the paperwork is still in motion. Entity formation is usually same-day, EIN is instant, and insurance credentialing runs sixty to ninety days per payer.

Can I start small?

Yes. Start with a few private-pay patients on the side and grow at your own pace.

Why switch from SimplePractice to Fledge?

Fledge is built specifically for speech-language pathologists, with speech therapy forms and notes, visual goal tracking, and direct support from the team building the product.

Will I have help moving from my current system?

Yes. We offer personalized, white-glove migration support from a team experienced in moving practices between systems. We offer hands-on support to minimize the time you spend on the switch.

Privacy

Do you sell or share data with payers, ASHA, or anyone else?

No. We don’t sell or share your data with payers, ASHA, or anyone else. The Privacy page has the full details.

Pricing

If the setup is free, how does Fledge make money?

We keep business setup free and our paid plans affordable, so more of what you earn stays with your practice. See our pricing for the full breakdown.

Can I keep using the business setup without ever paying for billing?

Yes. The business setup will stay free, indefinitely, with no feature gates. We'd rather you finish credentialing using us and walk away than feel cornered into a billing contract you didn't want.