Head-to-head · Mental Health EHR Software
Valant vs CounSol
Valant leads on 0 checks, CounSol on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreValant · 8.7/10
- Free trialonly CounSol
Valant scores higher on our rubric for mental health ehr software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Valant is the better fit for practices wanting mobile access and connected workflows. CounSol is the better fit for solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth.
- Valant fits best
Practices wanting mobile access and connected workflows
- CounSol fits best
Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth
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Side by side
| Feature | Valant 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | CounSol 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Mental Health EHR Software | #6 in Mental Health EHR Software |
| Best for | Practices wanting mobile access and connected workflows | Solo and small practices handling claims and telehealth |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $69.95/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, PCI DSS | HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Valant 1/6 · CounSol 1/6 | ||
| Telehealth included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| E-prescribing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Insurance billing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mental health templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Valant brings electronic records and practice management into one platform for behavioral health providers, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Its scope spans scheduling,… Read the review → |
CounSol brings practice management and clinical documentation together for counselors and therapy practices. Its web-based tools cover scheduling and appointment booking, treatment plans, progress notes, custom forms, reminders, client… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Valant — where it wins
- Combines clinical documentation and outcome measures with scheduling and billing workflows
- MYIO portal supports secure messaging, intake forms and patient payments
- Offers integrated group telehealth and behavioral-health APIs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
- Mobile app support described here is for the MYIO patient portal
- Broad workflows may be more than a narrow-focus practice needs
CounSol — where it wins
- Combines treatment plans, progress notes, scheduling, billing, and client portal
- Supports secure video, messaging, and online appointment booking
- Offers electronic claim submission and ERA processing
Where it doesn't
- Monthly plans start at $69.95
- Plan selection separates video sessions and claim submission
- Web-based platform; no mobile apps
- Valant8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A behavioral health EHR connecting clinical workflows, telehealth, claims and patient engagement.
Visit ValantFull verdict → - CounSol8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A counseling practice suite with claims and telehealth, priced for solo and small practices.
Visit CounSolFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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