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Head-to-head · Therapy Software

Owl Practice vs Valant

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Owl Practice #4 in Therapy Software 7.4/10 14-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Owl Practice
Valant #5 in Therapy Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Valant

Owl Practice leads on 0 checks, Valant on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOwl Practice · 7.4/10
  • Most featuresValant · 2 of 5

Owl Practice scores higher on our rubric for therapy software: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Valant offers client portal; Owl Practice doesn't publish it.

Owl Practice is the better fit for small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows. Valant is the better fit for growing practices needing mobile access and APIs.

  • Owl Practice fits best

    Small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows

  • Valant fits best

    Growing practices needing mobile access and APIs

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Side by side

Feature Owl Practice 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Valant 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.1
Ranking #4 in Therapy Software #5 in Therapy Software
Best for Small practices prioritizing booking and client workflows Growing practices needing mobile access and APIs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 3 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Owl Practice 1/5 · Valant 2/5
Telehealth ✓ ✓
Client portal Not published ✓ (best)
Insurance billing Not published Not published
Appointment reminders Not published Not published
Mobile app Not published Not published
Specs
Clinical notes Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Online booking, reminders, recurring visits, and waitlist management
  • Forms, client portal, payments, telehealth, and clinical records in one system
  • Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and iCal integrations
  • Integrated telehealth supports group sessions
  • MYIO portal combines messaging, intake, and payments
  • Behavioral-health APIs connect scheduling, billing, and reporting
Cons
  • No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
  • Web-only deployment limits native app options
  • Support is not offered 24/7
  • Pricing requires a customized contact-sales process
  • Named integrations are limited to Waystar and Optum
  • Mobile apps apply to the MYIO patient portal
Our verdict

Owl Practice is a cloud-based practice management system for psychologists, social workers, therapists, and mental health clinics, with a focus on Canadian practices. It brings scheduling, online booking, rescheduling, cancellations,…

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Valant is an electronic health record and practice management platform for behavioral-health providers, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. It brings scheduling, clinical…

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  1. Owl PracticeTherapy Software 7.414-day trial
  2. ValantTherapy Software 7.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Owl Practice — where it wins

    • Online booking, reminders, recurring visits, and waitlist management
    • Forms, client portal, payments, telehealth, and clinical records in one system
    • Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and iCal integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
    • Web-only deployment limits native app options
    • Support is not offered 24/7

  • Valant — where it wins

    • Integrated telehealth supports group sessions
    • MYIO portal combines messaging, intake, and payments
    • Behavioral-health APIs connect scheduling, billing, and reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized contact-sales process
    • Named integrations are limited to Waystar and Optum
    • Mobile apps apply to the MYIO patient portal
  • Owl Practice7.4/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad cloud workflow for small mental-health practices with paid plans and a 14-day trial.

    Visit Owl PracticeFull verdict →
  • Valant7.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad behavioral-health EHR with telehealth, portal, claims, payments, and mobile access.

    Visit ValantFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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