Headway
#20 of 41Free insurance credentialing and managed billing for therapists
7.2
Visit Headway Last reviewed: 2026-04-11
Buy Headway if you're a new solo therapist who wants zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing. Skip if you want full control over your insurance panels or run a group practice.
Best for
Solo therapists who want zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing
Company size
1 provider
What it costs
| Plan | Price | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Free /mo | 1 provider |
Pricing last verified: 2026-04-01
Free tier available
What's good
- Completely free for providers — zero monthly cost
- Insurance credentialing done in weeks instead of the usual months
- 65,000+ providers across all 50 states
- AI-assisted session notes via built-in Scribe
What's not
- Headway owns your credentialing — if you leave, you may need to re-credential
- Commission from insurance reimbursements means you earn less per session
- No e-prescribing
- Not built for group practices — every provider must be individually licensed and credentialed
Features
12/18 features| 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
Headway starts at $0/month. They offer 1 plan(s). Pricing was last verified 2026-04-01.
Headway has a free tier you can use to get started.
Headway is designed for 1 provider. Solo therapists who want zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing.
Headway has limited integration options. Check their website for the latest list.
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