Head-to-head · Mental Health EHR Software
Valant vs Sessions Health
Valant leads on 0 checks, Sessions Health 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 planonly Sessions Health
- Free trialonly Sessions Health
- Most featuresValant · 1 of 6
Valant scores higher on our rubric for mental health ehr software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Valant is the better fit for practices wanting mobile access and connected workflows. Sessions Health is the better fit for solo practitioners seeking a free starting plan.
- Valant fits best
Practices wanting mobile access and connected workflows
- Sessions Health fits best
Solo practitioners seeking a free starting plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Valant 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Sessions Health 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Mental Health EHR Software | #7 in Mental Health EHR Software |
| Best for | Practices wanting mobile access and connected workflows | Solo practitioners seeking a free starting plan |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $39/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, PCI DSS | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Valant 1/6 · Sessions Health 0/6 | ||
| 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 | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
Sessions Health brings EHR and practice-management tools together for mental health professionals, including solo practitioners and group practices. Its web-based workspace covers scheduling, client communication, documentation, billing,… 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
Sessions Health — where it wins
- Free plan includes core EHR and practice-management features for one practitioner.
- Clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans, intake forms, and e-signatures.
- Scheduling, optional telehealth, payments, and insurance claim workflows.
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to three clients.
- Professional costs $39 per month; each additional practitioner costs $29 monthly.
- Web-only platform; mobile access is through a browser, with no native app verified.
- Valant8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A behavioral health EHR connecting clinical workflows, telehealth, claims and patient engagement.
Visit ValantFull verdict → - Sessions Health8.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A web-based mental health EHR with a free three-client plan and a $39 monthly tier.
Try Sessions HealthFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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