Head-to-head · Mental Health Software
Valant vs TherapyAppointment
Valant leads on 0 checks, TherapyAppointment 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 · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly TherapyAppointment
Valant scores higher on our rubric for mental health software: 8.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Valant is the better fit for behavioral-health practices needing a broad EHR. TherapyAppointment is the better fit for solo therapists with variable session volumes.
- Valant fits best
Behavioral-health practices needing a broad EHR
- TherapyAppointment fits best
Solo therapists with variable session volumes
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Side by side
| Feature | Valant 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | TherapyAppointment 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Mental Health Software | #7 in Mental Health Software |
| Best for | Behavioral-health practices needing a broad EHR | Solo therapists with variable session volumes |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, PCI DSS | 2FA |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Valant 1/6 · TherapyAppointment 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 |
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| 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 → |
TherapyAppointment is a web-based practice management and electronic medical record platform for mental health therapists. It brings scheduling, client portal access, digital forms, clinical notes, billing workflows, and telehealth options… 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
TherapyAppointment — where it wins
- Combines notes, intake forms, scheduling, reminders, and payments.
- Supports insurance claim filing and ERA posting.
- Offers client self-scheduling, recurring appointments, and calendar sync.
Where it doesn't
- Solo monthly rates rise with booked session volume.
- Telehealth is a paid add-on.
- The Group Practice plan adds a charge for each additional clinician.
- Valant8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad behavioral-health EHR combining clinical workflows, telehealth, billing, and patient engagement.
Visit ValantFull verdict → - TherapyAppointment7.5/10 · 30-day trial
A session-volume-priced practice platform for solo therapists and group practices.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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