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Telehealth Platforms· Buyer's guide

Best telehealth platforms for therapists in 2026

Video and audio tools for online sessions

11 tools comparedEditorial picksUpdated May 2026
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Doxy.me logo

Doxy.me

Featured

Simple, free, HIPAA-compliant telehealth

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Spruce Health logo

Spruce Health

HIPAA-compliant communications: video, secure messaging, virtual phone.

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thera-LINK logo

thera-LINK

Telehealth built specifically for therapists.

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TheraPlatform

Therapy-specific telehealth with practice management features.

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Updox logo

Updox

Broader healthcare communications platform: video, messaging, fax.

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VSee Clinic logo

VSee Clinic

Telehealth-specific platform with BAA and clinic-style workflows.

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Zoom for Healthcare logo

Zoom for Healthcare

HIPAA-tier Zoom with signed BAA for healthcare providers.

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Engage Play Therapy logo

Engage Play Therapy

HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform with embedded games for children

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Coviu

Clinical-grade telehealth with built-in tools and US HIPAA hosting.

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Mend logo

Mend

HIPAA telehealth plus patient intake, engagement, and no-show reduction.

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SecureVideo

HIPAA-compliant video built on Zoom, popular with behavioral health.

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Buyer's guide

How to choose telehealth platforms for your practice

The right telehealth platforms depends on your practice size, payer mix, and how much of your week you want to spend in clinical documentation versus client-facing work. The comparison above is ordered with the most full-featured tools at the top, with paid placements clearly labeled.

What we look at

  • HIPAA-compliance and BAA availability
  • Pricing transparency and per-clinician cost as you scale
  • Integrations with your existing EHR and calendar
  • Onboarding time and learning curve
  • Whether the company is built specifically for therapy

A deeper buyer's guide for this category is in progress.

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