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TheraNest vs Alma Provider Platform

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EHR

TheraNest

Ensora Health (formerly Therapy Brands)

provider-network-virtual-care

Alma Provider Platform

Alma (Spring Health)

TheraNest
Alma Provider Platform
Key Differencesat a glance
TheraNest:Purpose-built for mental health
TheraNest:Includes AI-powered features
Alma Provider Platform:Purpose-built for mental health
Alma Provider Platform:More integrations (6)

Overview

Tool Name
TheraNest
Alma Provider Platform
Tool Name
TheraNest
TheraNest
Alma Provider Platform
Alma Provider Platform
What It Is
Mental health EHR and practice management trusted by over 200,000 providers.
$125/mo platform with AI notes, EHR, and weekly pay. Hit by 2024 Optum cuts (up to 30%) and 2026 Aetna cuts. Acquired by Spring Health.
What It Is
TheraNest
Mental health EHR and practice management trusted by over 200,000 providers.
Alma Provider Platform
$125/mo platform with AI notes, EHR, and weekly pay. Hit by 2024 Optum cuts (up to 30%) and 2026 Aetna cuts. Acquired by Spring Health.
Primary Category
EHR & Practice Management
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
TheraNest
EHR & Practice Management
Alma Provider Platform
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
TheraNest
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Best For
Solo therapists and counselors looking for affordable, comprehensive EHR; Small to medium group practices needing integrated billing and scheduling; Mental health clinicians wanting per-therapist pricing flexibility
Independent therapists wanting premium reimbursement rates; Providers seeking an all-in-one platform (credentialing + EHR + AI notes); Clinicians valuing community features (peer consultation, CE)
Best For
TheraNest
Solo therapists and counselors looking for affordable, comprehensive EHR; Small to medium group practices needing integrated billing and scheduling; Mental health clinicians wanting per-therapist pricing flexibility
Alma Provider Platform
Independent therapists wanting premium reimbursement rates; Providers seeking an all-in-one platform (credentialing + EHR + AI notes); Clinicians valuing community features (peer consultation, CE)

Pricing

Starting Price
$29/therapist/month
$95/month (annual)
Starting Price
TheraNest
$29/therapist/month
Alma Provider Platform
$95/month (annual)
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
TheraNest
Per provider/month
Alma Provider Platform
Per provider/month
Free Trial
21 days
No free trial
Free Trial
TheraNest
21 days
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial
Pricing Details
21-day free trial with Premier access. One month free on annual billing. Now part of Ensora Health.
No free trial. Alma often negotiates $10-30 higher per-session reimbursement than solo credentialing. At 20 sessions/week, even a $10 rate improvement generates $800/month in additional revenue—more than covering membership. $500 referral bonus for each provider referred.
Pricing Details
TheraNest
21-day free trial with Premier access. One month free on annual billing. Now part of Ensora Health.
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial. Alma often negotiates $10-30 higher per-session reimbursement than solo credentialing. At 20 sessions/week, even a $10 rate improvement generates $800/month in additional revenue—more than covering membership. $500 referral bonus for each provider referred.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
TheraNest
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
TheraNest
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

Features

Telehealth Included
Yes
No
Telehealth Included
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Billing/Claims
Yes
Yes
Billing/Claims
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
e-Prescribing
No
No
e-Prescribing
TheraNest
No
Alma Provider Platform
No
Patient Portal
Yes
Yes
Patient Portal
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
Yes
Mental Health Specific
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes

Integrations

Total Integrations
4 integrations
6 integrations
Total Integrations
TheraNest
4 integrations
Alma Provider Platform
6 integrations
Calendar Sync
Google Calendar
None
Calendar Sync
TheraNest
Google Calendar
Alma Provider Platform
None
Clearinghouse
Office Ally
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
Clearinghouse
TheraNest
Office Ally
Alma Provider Platform
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford

EHR Features

Scheduling
Yes
No
Scheduling
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Clinical Notes
Yes
No
Clinical Notes
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Treatment Planning
Yes
No
Treatment Planning
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No

Billing Features

Claims Submission
Yes
No
Claims Submission
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Eligibility Verification
Yes
No
Eligibility Verification
TheraNest
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
TheraNest
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Alma Provider Platform
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
TheraNest
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

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