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Head-to-head · Mental Health EHR Software

Valant vs Sessions Health

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Valant #3 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Valant
Sessions Health #7 in Mental Health EHR Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Try 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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
  • 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.
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,…

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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,…

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  1. ValantMental Health EHR Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. Sessions HealthMental Health EHR Software 8.3Free plan · 30-day trial

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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