Head-to-head · Therapy Software
Valant vs Carepatron
Valant leads on 1 check, Carepatron on 1, and 1 is 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
- Free planonly Carepatron
- Most featuresValant · 2 of 5
Valant and Carepatron score identically on our rubric (7.1 out of 10) for therapy software; Valant sits at #5 and Carepatron at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Carepatron offers free plan; Valant doesn't publish it. Valant offers client portal; Carepatron doesn't publish it.
Valant is the better fit for growing practices needing mobile access and APIs. Carepatron is the better fit for clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows.
- Valant fits best
Growing practices needing mobile access and APIs
- Carepatron fits best
Clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Valant 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Carepatron 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #5 in Therapy Software | #6 in Therapy Software |
| Best for | Growing practices needing mobile access and APIs | Clinicians wanting a free plan and mobile workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $31/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Compliance | HIPAA, PCI DSS | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Valant 2/5 · Carepatron 1/5 | ||
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| 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 |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
Carepatron brings scheduling, client communication, telehealth, documentation, and billing into one practice management platform. It is positioned for behavioral, medical, allied health, and wellness practitioners, from solo clinicians to… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Carepatron — where it wins
- Free plan includes telehealth, client portal, payments, and AI note tools
- Combines scheduling, reminders, forms, messaging, documentation, and billing
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Plus starts at $31 per user monthly for unlimited storage and group workflows
- Advanced costs $39 per user monthly for roles, white labeling, and premium support
- No integrations are listed for the free or Plus plans
- Valant7.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad behavioral-health EHR with telehealth, portal, claims, payments, and mobile access.
Visit ValantFull verdict → - Carepatron7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $31/user/mo · 14-day trial
A mobile-friendly practice platform with a free plan and paid team workflows.
Visit CarepatronFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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