BestNotes vs Valant
On the evidence we track, BestNotes leads this comparison with a composite score of 52/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for behavioral health ehr. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
BestNotes
LeaderA specialized EHR and CRM system designed for therapy, behavioral health, and addiction treatment providers, offering pre-built clinical documentation templates, patient intake portals, integrated medical billing, appointment reminders, and AI-powered note generation to streamline practice operations and regulatory compliance.
Valant
A behavioral health EHR system that combines clinical documentation, patient engagement, scheduling, and billing management to support psychiatric and psychology practices of all sizes.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
BestNotes
LeaderFrom $59/user/month (users 1–10), $25/user/month (11–100), $13/user/month (101+). One-time $100 setup fee. Additional per-transaction CollaborateMD medical billing add-ons available.
- Users 1–10$59/user/mo, $100 one-time setup
- Users 11–100$25/user/mo
- Users 101+$13/user/mo
Valant
Pricing not documented yet.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
BestNotes
Leader- Videra Health Sidekick Notes
- CollaborateMD
Valant
- APA Registry
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