Head-to-head · Electronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software

Criterions EHR vs Valant

Updated Nov 2026
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Higher score Criterions EHR #3 in Electronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Criterions EHR

Valant #7 in Electronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Valant

Criterions EHR leads on 0 checks, Valant on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreCriterions EHR · 8.5/10
Most featuresCriterions EHR · 4 of 5

Criterions EHR scores higher on our rubric for electronic medical records - outpatient software: 8.5 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Criterions EHR is the better fit for small practices needing configurable, interoperable EHR. Valant is the better fit for behavioral-health practices needing telehealth and claims.

Criterions EHR fits best
Small practices needing configurable, interoperable EHR
Valant fits best
Behavioral-health practices needing telehealth and claims

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Criterions EHR 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Valant 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Electronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software	#7 in Electronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software
Best for	Small practices needing configurable, interoperable EHR	Behavioral-health practices needing telehealth and claims
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	2 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Criterions EHR 4/5 · Valant 1/5
E-prescribing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Patient portal	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specialty templates	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Integrated telehealth	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Configurable problem lists, visit templates, and specialty-specific chart layouts E-prescribing includes allergy and interaction checks plus renewal workflows FHIR exchange, API endpoints, and bi-directional lab and HL7 interfaces	Combines clinical documentation and outcome measures with scheduling Includes group telehealth, a patient portal, and secure messaging Supports claims workflows, online payments, and behavioral-health APIs
Cons	Modular pricing requires a demo and sales quote Some online patient-service functions may add ongoing monthly costs Web deployment may not suit practices seeking a different platform	Pricing is customized and requires contacting Valant Mobile app coverage applies to the MYIO patient portal Designed for behavioral health rather than general outpatient care
Our verdict	Criterions EHR is a cloud-based electronic health record for independent and small-group medical practices. Its configurable charts, problem lists, visit templates, and layouts support practices that need to adapt documentation to… Read the review →	Valant brings electronic health records and practice management together for outpatient therapy, psychiatry, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Its feature set spans scheduling, clinical documentation, outcome… Read the review →

Criterions EHRElectronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software 8.5Pricing on request
ValantElectronic Medical Records - Outpatient Software 8.0Pricing on request

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Strengths and trade-offs

Criterions EHR — where it wins
- Configurable problem lists, visit templates, and specialty-specific chart layouts
- E-prescribing includes allergy and interaction checks plus renewal workflows
- FHIR exchange, API endpoints, and bi-directional lab and HL7 interfaces
Where it doesn't
- Modular pricing requires a demo and sales quote
- Some online patient-service functions may add ongoing monthly costs
- Web deployment may not suit practices seeking a different platform
Valant — where it wins
- Combines clinical documentation and outcome measures with scheduling
- Includes group telehealth, a patient portal, and secure messaging
- Supports claims workflows, online payments, and behavioral-health APIs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is customized and requires contacting Valant
- Mobile app coverage applies to the MYIO patient portal
- Designed for behavioral health rather than general outpatient care

Criterions EHR8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A clinically detailed EHR with flexible charts, e-prescribing, portal access, and data exchange.
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Valant8.0/10 · Pricing on request
A behavioral-health EHR joining clinical workflows with telehealth, claims, and patient engagement.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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