IntakeQ vs Valant
IntakeQ scores 8.3/10 vs 5.8/10. Best for: Health practitioners who are drowning in paper intake forms and want the best digital forms tool that also handles scheduling and billing.
IntakeQ scores higher overall at 8.3/10 vs 5.8/10. Buy IntakeQ if your biggest headache is paper intake forms and you want the best digital forms tool that also does scheduling and billing. Skip it if you need a full-featured EHR with outcome tracking and deep clinical documentation.
IntakeQ 
Valant Rank
#2 of 41
Rank
#41 of 41
Features
15/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$29.9/mo
Starting at
$100/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (321)
User reviews
3/5 (333)
What they cost
| IntakeQ | Valant | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $30 /mo | $100 /mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, IntakeQ looks cheaper at $29.9/month vs $100/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 IntakeQ wins
- The intake forms are the best in the category. Fully customizable, branded, and clients actually complete them before the first session without calling you confused
- Low-volume plans at $29.90 and $59.90 per month let part-time practitioners avoid paying for capacity they do not use
- Month-to-month billing with no contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime without penalty
- 4.7 stars on both G2 and Capterra with over 300 reviews. That is not hype, that is consistent satisfaction across years of feedback
- The API is well documented, so if you want to push form data into your own systems or Zapier, you can
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 IntakeQ falls short
- The practice management side is an add-on, not the core product. Scheduling and billing work but feel less polished than dedicated EHRs
- No native mobile app. Checking forms and appointments from your phone means using a mobile browser
- If you need full EHR features like outcome measures or treatment plan tracking, IntakeQ does not go deep enough
- Adding practitioners gets expensive. At $30/month per additional provider on the top plan, a five-person practice pays $204.90/month
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?
IntakeQ
Target: 1-20 practitioners
Buy IntakeQ if your biggest headache is paper intake forms and you want the best digital forms tool that also does scheduling and billing. Skip it if you need a full-featured EHR with outcome tracking and deep clinical documentation.
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 | IntakeQ | 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
IntakeQ scores 8.3/10 vs Valant's 5.8/10 in our ranking. IntakeQ is the better pick for 1-20 practitioners. 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.
IntakeQ starts at $29.9/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.
IntakeQ: Yes, 14-day free trial. Valant: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
IntakeQ covers 15 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, IntakeQ 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 IntakeQ if...
Health practitioners who are drowning in paper intake forms and want the best digital forms tool that also handles scheduling and billing
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.