# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-21

## In short

On 2026-09-21, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 11 brands; the first six, in order, were SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraPlatform, Doxy.me, Zoom and Zoom Workplace.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-09-21 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 11 |
| Sources cited | 9 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-21 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-09-21
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-21 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Here's how I'd rank them, split by what you actually need - because "telehealth platform" means two different things in this space.
> 
> ## If you want an all-in-one practice platform (EHR + video)
> 
> **1. SimplePractice** - my default recommendation for solo therapists. Telehealth is included on every plan, and you get scheduling, notes, billing, insurance claims, payments, and a genuinely good client portal in one place. Starts around $49/month. Group video supports up to ~15 participants. Its biggest edge is client experience - booking and joining sessions feels polished, which matters more than clinicians expect.
> 
> **2. TherapyNotes** - pick this if you bill insurance heavily or document a lot. Best-in-class note templates (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP), treatment plan tools, and compliance flags that catch incomplete documentation before you sign off. Cheaper than SimplePractice once you're doing real insurance volume, despite the higher $69/month starting price. Tradeoff: the built-in video is more basic and the UI is clunkier - more clicks to do the same thing.
> 
> **3. TheraPlatform** - worth a look if you want EMR + video + billing but find the big two either too expensive or not tailored 

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 2 | TherapyNotes | mentioned |
| 3 | TheraPlatform | mentioned |
| 4 | Doxy.me | mentioned |
| 5 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 6 | Zoom Workplace | mentioned |
| 7 | Google Meet | mentioned |
| 8 | Google Workspace | mentioned |
| 9 | Alma | mentioned |
| 10 | Headway | mentioned |
| 11 | Grow Therapy | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/best-ehr-for-private-practice (other)
- https://www.ehrsource.com/compare/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/ (other)
- https://www.findemr.com/resources/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes/ (other)
- https://theraflow.llc/blog/is-zoom-hipaa-compliant-for-therapy (other)
- https://workspacetherapist.com/google-meet-vs-zoom/ (other)
- https://therapydial.com/providers/setup/alma-vs-headway-vs-grow/ (other)
- https://www.getpaneled.com/resources/headway-vs-alma-vs-grow-vs-independent-credentialing (other)
- https://www.upheal.io/blog/best-teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/telehealth-platforms/therapists

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