Valant vs SimplePractice

Valant8.8Visit SimplePractice8.4Visit

Higher score Valant #1 in Mental Health Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Valant

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SimplePractice #3 in Mental Health Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice

• Valant fits best

  Behavioral-health practices needing a broad EHR

• SimplePractice fits best

  Solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow

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Side by side

Feature	Valant 8.8/10 Visit ↗	SimplePractice 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Mental Health Software	#3 in Mental Health Software
Best for	Behavioral-health practices needing a broad EHR	Solo and small practices prioritizing a familiar workflow
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$49/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Phone, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS	HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	2 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Valant 1/6 · SimplePractice 1/6
Telehealth sessions	✓	✓
Clinical notes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Patient portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Appointment scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Billing and claims	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
HIPAA features	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines clinical documentation and outcome measures with practice workflows Includes group telehealth, patient portal, secure messaging, and intake forms Supports claim submissions, online payments, and behavioral-health APIs	Combines scheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring appointments. Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards. Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents, and online payments.
Cons	Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Mobile apps are for the MYIO patient portal Broad feature set may exceed the needs of practices seeking a narrow tool	Starter is limited to one practitioner on the solo base subscription. Secure messaging and client waitlist start with the $79 monthly Essential plan. Listed features do not detail clinical notes.
Our verdict	Valant brings electronic health records and practice management together for behavioral-health providers, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Scheduling and appointment… Read the review →	SimplePractice combines electronic health record and practice-management tools for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists. Its workflow… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Valant — where it wins

  • Combines clinical documentation and outcome measures with practice workflows
  • Includes group telehealth, patient portal, secure messaging, and intake forms
  • Supports claim submissions, online payments, and behavioral-health APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Mobile apps are for the MYIO patient portal
  • Broad feature set may exceed the needs of practices seeking a narrow tool

• SimplePractice — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring appointments.
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and interactive whiteboards.
  • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents, and online payments.

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter is limited to one practitioner on the solo base subscription.
  • Secure messaging and client waitlist start with the $79 monthly Essential plan.
  • Listed features do not detail clinical notes.

• Valant8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad behavioral-health EHR combining clinical workflows, telehealth, billing, and patient engagement.

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• SimplePractice8.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A practice workflow spanning appointments, telehealth, intake, payments, and claims.

  Visit SimplePracticeFull verdict →