SimplePractice vs Valant:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SimplePractice had more branded searches than Valant among mental health practice software in the United States. SimplePractice had about 201,000 branded searches, while Valant had 10,800. SimplePractice made up 59% of all mental health practice software searches we track, and Valant accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mental health practice software, SimplePractice appeared in four of the five answers and Valant in none.
Who do people search for more?
SimplePractice, about 19 searches for every 1 for Valant
Who does AI mention more?
SimplePractice, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Valant in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
SimplePractice, the only one of the two named
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Top mental health practice software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SimplePractice was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Valant did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
TherapyNotes5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sessions Health5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- SimplePractice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DocVilla2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TheraNest1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Practice Better0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ICANotes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Valant0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mental health practice software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mental health practice software should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mental health practice software tools in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mental health practice software in the US for a therapy practice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mental health practice software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mental health software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is SimplePractice or Valant more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for SimplePractice and Valant by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight mental health practice software we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for SimplePractice, Valant. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | TheraNest | Practice Better | Sessions Health | ICANotes | Valant | DocVilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.4% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.1% | 12% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 60% | 12% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.1% | 11.9% | 8% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 56% | 13.8% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.1% | 11.9% | 8% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.9% | 13.5% | 9% | 9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 53.6% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.6% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.6% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 60% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 59% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 0.09% |
How has the SimplePractice and Valant comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SimplePractice was ahead of Valant in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SimplePractice’s share of searches among mental health practice software in the United States moved from 60.4% to 59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Valant’s share of searches among mental health practice software in the United States moved from 3.3% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.9K to 10.8K.
How did search popularity change for United States mental health practice software in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, SimplePractice lost share of searches among mental health practice software in the United States, from 60% to 59%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SimplePractice’s and Valant’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
SimplePractice
1 branded search term
- simplepractice
Valant
2 branded search terms
- valant
- valant ehr
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