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Head-to-head · Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software

Valant vs SmartCare

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
SmartCare #4 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Streamline

Valant leads on 0 checks, SmartCare 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 · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresSmartCare · 2 of 6

Valant scores higher on our rubric for psychiatry electronic medical records software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Valant is the better fit for established practices needing full behavioral-health EHR. SmartCare is the better fit for enterprise behavioral-health networks.

  • Valant fits best

    Established practices needing full behavioral-health EHR

  • SmartCare fits best

    Enterprise behavioral-health networks

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Side by side

Feature Valant 8.9/10 Visit ↗ SmartCare 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #1 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software #4 in Psychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software
Best for Established practices needing full behavioral-health EHR Enterprise behavioral-health networks
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS HIPAA
Integrations 2 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Valant 1/6 · SmartCare 2/6
E-prescribing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Psychiatry templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Claims and billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Connects assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and workflow validation
  • Supports billing, claims, remittance posting, and financial dashboards
  • Includes inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient workflows
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
  • Designed for enterprise organizations rather than smaller practices
  • Subscription pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web is the only listed platform
Our verdict

Valant is a cloud and mobile electronic health record and practice management platform for behavioral-health providers, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Its scope makes…

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SmartCare is a cloud-based electronic health record and care management platform from Streamline Healthcare Solutions, designed for behavioral health and human services organizations. Its scope suits enterprise networks coordinating care…

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  1. ValantPsychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. SmartCarePsychiatry Electronic Medical Records Software 7.9Pricing on request

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

  • SmartCare — where it wins

    • Connects assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and workflow validation
    • Supports billing, claims, remittance posting, and financial dashboards
    • Includes inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for enterprise organizations rather than smaller practices
    • Subscription pricing requires contacting sales
    • Web is the only listed platform
  • Valant8.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit ValantFull verdict →
  • SmartCare7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud EHR spanning behavioral health care, revenue cycle, and multiple levels of service.

    Visit StreamlineFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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