# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-10-21

## In short

On 2026-10-21, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 12 brands; the first six, in order, were all-in-one, SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Sessions Health, TheraPlatform and OT.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-10-21 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 12 |
| Sources cited | 7 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-10-21
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-21 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> # Best telehealth platforms for therapists
> 
> The main thing to decide first: do you want **video only**, or an **all-in-one EHR** that includes video alongside notes, scheduling, and billing? Most therapists are better served by the all-in-one, because a standalone video tool means a second subscription and double data entry.
> 
> ## All-in-one (EHR + telehealth) - what most private practices should pick
> 
> **1. SimplePractice** - The default recommendation, and the most widely used. Video, client portal, intake forms, scheduling, insurance claims, and superbills all in one place, plus the best client-facing experience of the bunch. Solo plans run $49 (Starter), $79 (Essential), or $99 (Plus)/month. The catch: telehealth and insurance billing live on the higher tiers, so the real cost for most people is $79-99.
> 
> **2. TherapyNotes** - My pick if documentation and billing quality matter more than polish. $69/month for solo with notes, billing, telehealth, and genuinely excellent 24/7 phone support included rather than tiered. Its note templates are the most clinically rigorous on the market. Premium Telehealth (HD, screen sharing, captions, up to 16 participants for groups/family work) is $

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | all-in-one | mentioned |
| 2 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 3 | TherapyNotes | recommended |
| 4 | Sessions Health | mentioned |
| 5 | TheraPlatform | mentioned |
| 6 | OT | mentioned |
| 7 | Valant | mentioned |
| 8 | Video-only | mentioned |
| 9 | Doxy.me | mentioned |
| 10 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 11 | Zoom Workplace | mentioned |
| 12 | Mentalyc | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (vendor)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes (vendor)
- https://www.simplepractice.com/compare/best-ehr-software (vendor)
- https://booknetic.com/blog/teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists-and-psychiatrists (other)
- https://www.capterra.com/p/158461/Doxy-me/pricing/ (review)
- https://costbench.com/compare/doxy-me-vs-zoom-for-healthcare/ (other)
- https://capterra.com/p/130710/SimplePractice/ (review)

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