# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-10-06

## In short

On 2026-10-06, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 7 brands, in this order: SimplePractice, Doxy.me, Alma, Jane App, Zoom, Google and Google Meet.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-10-06 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 7 |
| Sources cited | 7 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-06 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-10-06
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-06 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Here's what I'd actually recommend, roughly in the order I'd suggest you evaluate them:
> 
> **1. SimplePractice - the default pick for solo private practice.** It's the most complete all-in-one: HIPAA-compliant video, scheduling, intake forms, notes, billing/claims, client portal, plus a listing on their Monarch directory for referrals. Plans run about $49-$99/month, but note telehealth is a ~$15/month add-on on the cheapest tier. Best choice if you want one system to run your whole practice. ([helloalma.com](https://helloalma.com/blog/alma-vs-simplepractice))
> 
> **2. TherapyNotes - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and billing matter most.** Mental-health-specific note templates, very strong claims processing, and consistently the highest user ratings in the category (≈4.7/5 vs 4.6 for SimplePractice). Downside: no client-facing directory, so it won't bring you referrals. ([softwareadvice.com.au](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/compare/5615/81975/therapynotes/vs/simplepractice))
> 
> **3. Doxy.me - best if you just need secure video and already have an EHR.** Browser-based, nothing for clients to install, virtual waiting room, BAA included, and there's a genuinely free forev

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 2 | Doxy.me | recommended |
| 3 | Alma | recommended |
| 4 | Jane App | recommended |
| 5 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 6 | Google | mentioned |
| 7 | Google Meet | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://helloalma.com/blog/alma-vs-simplepractice (other)
- https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/compare/5615/81975/therapynotes/vs/simplepractice (other)
- https://costbench.com/software/telehealth/doxy-me/free-plan/ (other)
- https://helloalma.com/blog/alma-vs-therapynotes (other)
- https://www.capterra.com/p/203711/TheraPlatform/ (review)
- https://practicebetter.io/blog/best-hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://www.supanote.ai/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)

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