Choose your EHR once.
Independent behavioral health EHR comparisons and selection help for group practices, IOP and PHP programs, ABA and SUD providers. Pick the right system once.
Why Shortlist
Most EHR comparisons are written by vendors or paid for by them. Behavioral health programs differ a lot by level of care, and the wrong pick costs months of disruption.
Built for group practices, IOP and PHP programs, ABA and SUD providers choosing or replacing an EHR.
How it works
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Tell us about your program
Setting, size, billing model, telehealth and must-have features.
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Get your shortlist
Three ranked options with pricing and trade-offs.
- 3
Get help deciding
Optional selection sprint: demos, scorecards and contract review.
What's included
- Free shortlist report
- Independent vendor comparisons by level of care, with more being added
- Demo scripts and scorecards
- Contract review
- Implementation project management
Pricing
Clear prices, published up front.
Shortlist
Free
Questionnaire and ranked report.
Selection sprint
$7,500 to $15,000 per project
Demos, scorecards and contract review.
Implementation
$10,000 to $40,000 per project
Project management through go-live.
Guides
Practical, vendor-neutral guides for choosing an EHR. Start with how to choose a behavioral health EHR, then see all guides.
Questions
What is the best behavioral health EHR?
The one that fits your level of care, your billing model and your team's daily work. Write down your must-haves, compare at least three vendors on the same scorecard and test each one in a sandbox with the people who will use it.
What is the best EHR for an IOP or PHP?
Look for group notes that create a note per attendee, attendance and census tracking, per diem billing, authorizations and utilization review. A therapy EHR can sometimes run a small program, so test group billing and census before you commit.
Is SimplePractice or TherapyNotes better?
It depends on your size, billing needs and how clients interact with your practice. Solo therapists who want a polished portal often look at SimplePractice. Practices focused on billing and documentation often look at TherapyNotes.
How much does SimplePractice cost?
On October 17, 2026, SimplePractice listed three solo plans, Starter, Essential and Plus, at $49, $79 and $99 a month billed monthly, plus $74 a month for each added practitioner on Plus. E-prescribing and AI note tools cost extra. Our SimplePractice and TherapyNotes price comparison shows both vendors side by side.
What is the best ABA practice software?
The one that covers scheduling, authorizations, session data, supervision and billing in one workflow. Map your path from authorization to payment, run a real session day in a sandbox and compare total cost, including per-user fees, billing percentages, implementation and training.
How much does Shortlist cost?
The shortlist report is free. A selection sprint is $7,500 to $15,000 per project, and implementation project management is $10,000 to $40,000 per project.
Do vendors pay you?
Some partners may pay referral fees. We disclose every one, and rankings are never for sale.
Do you have conflicts?
We disclose any ownership interest in a vendor wherever we name that vendor.
Can you help us switch?
Yes, including planning data migration.
How does Shortlist help choose an EHR?
Answer a few questions and get a free shortlist of three EHRs ranked for your setting, with pricing and trade-offs. Optional selection sprints add demos, scorecards and contract review. Implementation project management is available through go-live.
What does an independent EHR comparison mean?
Comparisons are written for buyers, not for vendors. Rankings are never for sale. Referral fees and any ownership interest are disclosed next to the listing. Feature and pricing claims should be confirmed on each vendor's site and in a sandbox before you buy.
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