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ActiveEMDR
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Polyvagal Institute Resources

ActiveEMDR vs Polyvagal Institute Resources for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

ActiveEMDR logo

ActiveEMDR

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
free
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Budget-conscious EMDR therapists
  • Occasional EMDR users
Key features
  • Free web-based BLS
  • In-person and telehealth use
  • Bilateral / Dual Attention Stimulation
  • For trained EMDR therapists
Integrations
  • Standalone web app
Polyvagal Institute Resources logo

Polyvagal Institute Resources

Pricing from
$49 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Trauma-informed therapists
  • Somatic practitioners
  • Polyvagal-informed clinicians
Key features
  • Polyvagal theory courses
  • Clinical resources
  • Certification pathways
  • Practitioner directory
Integrations
  • Standalone

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

ActiveEMDR

free

Free
Free trial

Polyvagal Institute Resources

paid

$49/month
Free trial

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

ActiveEMDR logo

ActiveEMDR

What works well

  • Completely free
  • Simple, focused tool
  • Works in person and remote

Where it falls short

  • Minimal features compared to EMDR Tappers or Easy EMDR
  • No tactile BLS
  • No session tracking
Polyvagal Institute Resources logo

Polyvagal Institute Resources

What works well

  • Authoritative source
  • Strong clinical content

Where it falls short

  • Educational, not a clinical tool
  • Per-course pricing adds up

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

ActiveEMDR logo

Free web-based bilateral stimulation for trained EMDR therapists

Try ActiveEMDR

FreeFree trial
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Polyvagal Institute Resources logo

Training, courses, and resources on polyvagal theory.

Try Polyvagal Institute Resources

From $49/moFree trial
Visit Polyvagal Institute Resources

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