Alma vs Valant
Alma scores 7.0/10 vs 5.8/10. Best for: Solo therapists in private practice who want insurance credentialing done for them and a built-in referral network to fill their caseload.
Alma scores higher overall at 7.0/10 vs 5.8/10. Buy Alma if you're a solo therapist who wants insurance credentialing done for you and a steady stream of referred clients. Skip if you run a group practice, want to pick your own insurance panels, or need a mobile app.
Alma 
Valant Rank
#23 of 41
Rank
#41 of 41
Features
14/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$125/mo
Starting at
$100/mo
User reviews
4.1/5 (92)
User reviews
3/5 (333)
What they cost
| Alma | Valant | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $125 /mo | $100 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Valant looks cheaper at $100/month vs $125/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Alma wins
- Flat $125/mo includes insurance credentialing that normally takes months and costs thousands
- Built-in referral network sends clients directly to your profile
- AI Note Assist for session recording and transcription
- Handles both insurance and out-of-pocket billing in one place
Where Valant wins
- 80+ built-in reportable outcome measures that auto-send, score, and graph over time, which is the deepest measurement-based care in the category
- E-prescribing with EPCS and PDMP integration included, so psychiatrists can prescribe controlled substances without a separate tool
- MYIO patient portal app for iOS and Android handles intake, payments, and appointment management from the client side
- Telehealth supports group sessions with up to 30 participants, screen sharing, and whiteboard, which is more than most competitors
Where Alma falls short
- Must credential with Aetna, Cigna, or Optum — no flexibility to pick other panels
- No group practice support (individual memberships only)
- No mobile app, web-based only
- 3.6 Capterra rating with only 26 reviews is concerning
Where Valant falls short
- G2 rating of 3.0/5 is among the lowest in the category, with complaints about navigation, glitches, and a steep learning curve
- No published pricing means you must contact sales for a quote, and reported costs of $100-300/mo make it one of the pricier options
- No free trial available, so you commit based on a demo rather than hands-on testing with your own workflows
- Multiple reviewers report that telehealth sessions drop or lag, and the patient portal setup is described as an administrative headache
Who is each product built for?
Alma
Target: 1 provider
Buy Alma if you're a solo therapist who wants insurance credentialing done for you and a steady stream of referred clients. Skip if you run a group practice, want to pick your own insurance panels, or need a mobile app.
Valant
Target: 1-50 providers
Buy Valant if measurement-based care and psychiatry features like EPCS are non-negotiable for your practice. Skip if you want transparent pricing, a free trial, or reliable telehealth.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Alma | Valant |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Security | ||
| HIPAA compliant | ||
| Telehealth / video sessions | ||
| Secure messaging | ||
| Scheduling & Clients | ||
| Online scheduling | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Intake forms / assessments | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Clinical | ||
| Progress notes / documentation | ||
| Treatment plans | ||
| E-prescribing | ||
| Outcome measures / assessments | ||
| Billing & Payments | ||
| Insurance billing / claims | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Superbill generation | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Platform | ||
| Group practice support | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Integrations / API | ||
Common questions
Alma scores 7.0/10 vs Valant's 5.8/10 in our ranking. Alma is the better pick for 1 provider. Valant is better if you need behavioral health practices that need built-in measurement-based care with 80+ outcome scales and want to demonstrate treatment effectiveness to insurers.
Alma starts at $125/month. Valant starts at $100/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Alma: No free trial. Valant: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Alma covers 14 of 18 features we track. Valant covers 17 of 18. Valant has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Alma does not have a mobile app. Valant does not have one either.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most healthcare practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Alma if...
Solo therapists in private practice who want insurance credentialing done for them and a built-in referral network to fill their caseload
Pick Valant if...
Behavioral health practices that need built-in measurement-based care with 80+ outcome scales and want to demonstrate treatment effectiveness to insurers.