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Head-to-head · Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software

Valant vs Opus EHR

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Valant #1 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Valant
Opus EHR #7 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Opus EHR

Valant leads on 0 checks, Opus EHR on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreValant · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresOpus EHR · 3 of 6

Valant scores higher on our rubric for psychiatry electronic medical records software: 8.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Valant is the better fit for established practices needing full behavioral-health EHR. Opus EHR is the better fit for behavioral health practices seeking AI-assisted EHR.

  • Valant fits best

    Established practices needing full behavioral-health EHR

  • Opus EHR fits best

    Behavioral health practices seeking AI-assisted EHR

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Side by side

Feature Valant 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Opus EHR 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.6
Ranking #1 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software #7 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software
Best for Established practices needing full behavioral-health EHR Behavioral health practices seeking AI-assisted EHR
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Phone, Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS HIPAA
Integrations 2 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Valant 1/6 · Opus EHR 3/6
E-prescribing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Psychiatry templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Claims and billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Brings clinical documentation and outcome measures into practice workflows
  • Combines telehealth, MYIO portal, scheduling, claims, and online payments
  • Offers behavioral-health APIs plus Waystar and Optum integrations
  • Combines charting, scheduling, billing workflows, and patient lead tracking.
  • AI scribe drafts progress notes for in-person and telehealth sessions.
  • Includes e-prescribing, lab ordering, outcomes measurement, and more than 140 reports.
Cons
  • Customized pricing requires contacting Valant
  • The iOS and Android apps are for the MYIO patient portal
  • Broad workflows may be more than a narrowly focused practice needs
  • There is no free plan.
  • The platform is cloud-based and available on the web.
  • Growth highlights advanced features without specifying them individually.
Our verdict

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  1. ValantPsychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Opus EHRPsychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 7.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Valant — where it wins

    • Brings clinical documentation and outcome measures into practice workflows
    • Combines telehealth, MYIO portal, scheduling, claims, and online payments
    • Offers behavioral-health APIs plus Waystar and Optum integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Customized pricing requires contacting Valant
    • The iOS and Android apps are for the MYIO patient portal
    • Broad workflows may be more than a narrowly focused practice needs

  • Opus EHR — where it wins

    • Combines charting, scheduling, billing workflows, and patient lead tracking.
    • AI scribe drafts progress notes for in-person and telehealth sessions.
    • Includes e-prescribing, lab ordering, outcomes measurement, and more than 140 reports.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The platform is cloud-based and available on the web.
    • Growth highlights advanced features without specifying them individually.
  • Valant8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A full behavioral-health EHR combining clinical, billing, scheduling, and telehealth workflows.

    Visit ValantFull verdict →
  • Opus EHR7.6/10 · Paid

    Opus EHR connects behavioral health charting, billing, telehealth, and AI-assisted notes.

    Visit Opus EHRFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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