SparkHours Alternative
Track BBS hours for less
HourJourney and SparkHours both track BBS supervised hours for California pre-licensed therapists. Here's how they compare on features, pricing, and approach.
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HourJourney
$4.95/mo
Pre-degree trainee
- $7.95/mo for associates
- 30-day free trial
- Monthly billing, cancel anytime
SparkHours
$8.33/mo
Billed annually ($100/year)
- 14-day free trial, no card
- Annual billing only
Feature comparison
| Feature | HourJourney | SparkHours |
|---|---|---|
| California LMFT/LPCC/LCSW support | ||
| Auto-fill official BBS forms | ||
| BBS supervision ratio validation | ||
| E-signatures with audit trail | ||
| AI-powered BBS assistant | ||
| Pre-degree / post-degree auto-classification | ||
| Trainee-to-associate transition | ||
| Edit history / version audit trail | ||
| Milestone badges | ||
| Progress dashboard with projections | ||
| Multi-site & multi-supervisor | ||
| Dual licensure tracking | ||
| Monthly billing (no annual lock-in) | ||
| No credit card for trial | ||
| Free public BBS calculators & guides |
Frequently asked questions
How does HourJourney compare to SparkHours on price?
SparkHours charges $8.33/month billed annually ($100/year). HourJourney starts at $4.95/month for pre-degree trainees and $7.95/month for associates, with monthly billing and no annual commitment required.
Does HourJourney have e-signatures like SparkHours?
HourJourney does not currently offer e-signatures. SparkHours includes verified electronic signatures with an audit trail. However, the BBS accepts printed signatures on weekly logs, so e-signatures are a convenience feature rather than a requirement.
Does HourJourney support all three California license types?
Yes. HourJourney supports LMFT (via AMFT), LPCC (via APCC), and LCSW (via ASW) — the same three California BBS license types that SparkHours supports. Each license has its own hour categories, caps, and supervision rules applied automatically.
Does HourJourney auto-fill BBS forms?
Yes. HourJourney auto-fills official BBS forms 37A-525 (LMFT) and 37A-638 (LPCC) using the hours you've logged. The PDFs match the exact BBS field layout.
What does HourJourney have that SparkHours doesn't?
HourJourney offers automatic pre-degree/post-degree hour classification, trainee-to-associate transition tracking, edit history with version audit trail, and milestone badges. HourJourney also has free public BBS hour calculators and guides for all three license types.
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