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Headway vs SonderMind Provider Network

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Headway

Headway, Inc.

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SonderMind Provider Network

SonderMind

Headway
SonderMind Provider Network
Key Differencesat a glance
Headway:Offers a free tier
Headway:Purpose-built for mental health
SonderMind Provider Network:Offers a free tier
SonderMind Provider Network:Purpose-built for mental health

Overview

Tool Name
Headway
SonderMind Provider Network
Tool Name
Headway
Headway
SonderMind Provider Network
SonderMind Provider Network
What It Is
Nation's largest mental health provider network (70,000+ therapists). Clinicians reportedly keep ~90-95% (Headway takes ~5-10%). Free credentialing + clawback protection.
Free platform with VA partnership. BUT: 2.3/5 comp rating, only 1 rate increase in 4.5 years, raised client prices $30 with $0 to providers.
What It Is
Headway
Nation's largest mental health provider network (70,000+ therapists). Clinicians reportedly keep ~90-95% (Headway takes ~5-10%). Free credentialing + clawback protection.
SonderMind Provider Network
Free platform with VA partnership. BUT: 2.3/5 comp rating, only 1 rate increase in 4.5 years, raised client prices $30 with $0 to providers.
Primary Category
provider-network-virtual-care
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
Headway
provider-network-virtual-care
SonderMind Provider Network
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
Headway
Unknown
SonderMind Provider Network
Unknown
Best For
Therapists wanting free insurance credentialing (no membership fees); Providers who want protection from billing clawbacks; Clinicians joining the largest in-network mental health network (70,000+ providers)
Therapists wanting free insurance credentialing and billing support; Providers seeking premium in-network reimbursement rates; Clinicians wanting to serve VA beneficiaries (100% covered)
Best For
Headway
Therapists wanting free insurance credentialing (no membership fees); Providers who want protection from billing clawbacks; Clinicians joining the largest in-network mental health network (70,000+ providers)
SonderMind Provider Network
Therapists wanting free insurance credentialing and billing support; Providers seeking premium in-network reimbursement rates; Clinicians wanting to serve VA beneficiaries (100% covered)

Pricing

Starting Price
Free for providers
Free for providers
Starting Price
Headway
Free for providers
SonderMind Provider Network
Free for providers
Pricing Model
free
free
Pricing Model
Headway
free
SonderMind Provider Network
free
Free Trial
Free tier available
Free tier available
Free Trial
Headway
Free tier available
SonderMind Provider Network
Free tier available
Pricing Details
Completely free to join—no setup fees, no subscription. Headway is compensated through a share of insurance reimbursements. Providers receive bi-weekly payments (15th and last day of month). Clawback protection included.
SonderMind is free for providers. Therapists receive bi-weekly reimbursement payouts with same-day payment option available. Premium in-network rates negotiated with major insurers.
Pricing Details
Headway
Completely free to join—no setup fees, no subscription. Headway is compensated through a share of insurance reimbursements. Providers receive bi-weekly payments (15th and last day of month). Clawback protection included.
SonderMind Provider Network
SonderMind is free for providers. Therapists receive bi-weekly reimbursement payouts with same-day payment option available. Premium in-network rates negotiated with major insurers.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Headway
Yes
SonderMind Provider Network
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
Headway
Yes
SonderMind Provider Network
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Headway
Yes
SonderMind Provider Network
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Headway
Unknown
SonderMind Provider Network
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
No
Yes
Mobile App
Headway
No
SonderMind Provider Network
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Headway
Yes
SonderMind Provider Network
Yes

Integrations

Total Integrations
6 integrations
8 integrations
Total Integrations
Headway
6 integrations
SonderMind Provider Network
8 integrations

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Practice Sizes
Headway
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
SonderMind Provider Network
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
Headway
Unknown
SonderMind Provider Network
Unknown

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