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Head-to-head · Therapy Software

Valant vs Carepatron

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Valant #5 in Therapy Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Valant
Carepatron #6 in Therapy Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $31/user/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Integrated telehealth supports group sessions
  • MYIO portal combines messaging, intake, and payments
  • Behavioral-health APIs connect scheduling, billing, and reporting
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized contact-sales process
  • Named integrations are limited to Waystar and Optum
  • Mobile apps apply to the MYIO patient portal
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. ValantTherapy Software 7.1Pricing on request
  2. CarepatronTherapy Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $31/user/mo · 14-day trial

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.

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  • 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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