Upheal vs CoralEHR
Both Upheal and CoralEHR put AI at the center of the EHR experience rather than treating it as an add-on. But they take different approaches — Upheal focuses on session analytics and flexible note generation, while CoralEHR integrates AI into end-to-end clinical workflows. Here's how they compare.
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Choose Upheal if…
- You want AI session analytics like talking ratio, cadence, and sentiment analysis
- You need 170+ preset note sections and deep customization of AI note output
- You want a free tier to try AI-powered documentation before committing
- You prefer an established AI-first platform with a growing track record since 2021
- You primarily need AI notes and telehealth, and handle other workflows separately
Choose CoralEHR if…
- You want AI documentation integrated into full clinical workflows — scheduling, assessments, treatment plans, and payments in one system
- You need built-in assessment tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7) that feed directly into AI-generated notes
- You want Stripe-based payment processing included without a separate billing tool
- You prefer founder-led, personalized onboarding over self-service setup
- You want a 30-day free trial (no credit card) and a 20% annual discount on every tier
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
O Overview
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | AI-first private-pay MH | Solo private-pay |
| Scheduling & Reminders | ✓ Email reminders | ✓ Email & SMS reminders |
| Key Integrations | Stripe, Google Cal, Zoom | Stripe, Google Cal |
| Data Export | PDF, CSV export | CSV, PDF export |
P Pricing
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (Solo) | $19/mo | $29/mo |
| Per Additional Clinician | $19–$69/mo | From $35/clinician/mo |
| Free Trial | ✓ Free plan available | ✓ 30-day free trial, no credit card |
| No Setup Fees | ✓ | ✓ No setup fees + free white-glove migration |
| Annual Discount | ✓ | ✓ ~20% off annual billing |
B Billing & Claims
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing | ✗ On roadmap Q2 2026 | ✗ Private-pay focused |
| Electronic Claims | ✗ | ✗ |
| Superbills | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERA/EOB Processing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Integrated Payments | ✓ Stripe integration | ✓ Stripe integration |
| Cost Per Claim | N/A | N/A |
| Client Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revenue Dashboard (30/90/365-day, AR aging, payouts) | — | ✓ 30/90/365-day filters, AR aging buckets, full payouts dashboard |
T Telehealth
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Video | ✓ All plans | ✓ HIPAA-compliant video |
| Included in Base Price | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| HIPAA-Compliant Video | ✓ | ✓ E2EE |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group Video Sessions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile Telehealth | ~ Browser-based | ✓ |
D Documentation & AI
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Notes | ✓ AI-generated from sessions | ✓ Template-aware sections, markdown + rich text |
| Note Type Coverage | ✓ 170+ preset note sections | 8 types |
| Treatment Plan Templates | ✓ AI-generated from past sessions | 22 templates |
| AI-Powered Notes | ✓ Core feature, AI ambient + text-to-note | ✓ Scratchpad → AI draft → AI judge → clinician redraft → sign |
| AI Features Beyond Note-Drafting | ~ AI ambient + text-to-note (note-drafting only) | 11 AI features |
| AI Form Builder (plain-language → form) | ✗ | ✓ Describe a form in plain language; iterative chat refinement; version history with diff |
| AI Progress Reports (PDF, date-ranged) | ✗ | ✓ Weekly summaries of patient data — assessments, treatment plan, notes, recommendations. Clinician-reviewed; AI assists, does not replace clinical judgment |
| Custom Forms | ~ Custom AI instructions | ✓ Drag-and-drop, undo/redo, autosave, 17 question types |
| E-Signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wiley Treatment Planners | ✗ | ✗ Built-in modality templates instead |
M Modality-Specific Tools
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| EMDR Builder (Shapiro 8-phase, SUD/VOC) | ✗ | ✓ Shapiro 8-phase, target sequencing, SUD 0-10, VOC 1-7, body-scan installation |
| IFS Builder (Schwartz parts mapping) | ✗ | ✓ Manager / exile / firefighter parts mapping, burden tracking |
| ERP Builder (Foa fear hierarchies, SUDS) | ✗ | ✓ Foa fear-domain hierarchies, SUDS pre/peak/post (0-100), response prevention |
| ACT Builder (hexaflex, VLQ) | ✗ | ✓ Hexaflex, 10-domain VLQ, 7 named defusion techniques, 1-5 snapshots |
| SPT Builders (Synergetic Play Therapy) | ✗ | ✓ SPT-Child (caregiver partnership) + SPT-NARM (adult disconnection patterns) |
| Modality-Specific Builder Count | 0 | 6 builders |
P Patient Symptom Tracking
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Roadmapped Conditions | ✗ | Tourette's live; ADHD + OCD next |
I In-Session Therapy Tools
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Sand Tray (play therapy miniatures) | ✗ | ✓ Search 200+ miniatures, favorites, "Surprise Me" mode, fullscreen pop-out for client-facing sessions |
| EMDR Bilateral Stimulation Tool | ✗ | ✓ Horizontal/vertical/diagonal BLS patterns, speed control, dual-screen client view |
| Guided Breathing Exercises | ✗ | ✓ Box, 4-7-8, calm breath patterns with visual pacing |
| Grounding Exercise (5-4-3-2-1 sensory) | ✗ | ✓ 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding exercise |
| Feelings Volcano (children's emotional regulation) | ✗ | ✓ Feelings volcano — children's emotional regulation interactive |
| Worry Muncher (cognitive defusion) | ✗ | ✓ Worry muncher — cognitive defusion exercise |
| Total Built-in Therapy Tools | 0 | 6+ tools |
I Interoperability & Data Portability
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| FHIR R4 API | ✗ | ✓ FHIR R4 endpoints for Patient, Encounter, Observation, Condition, MedicationStatement, DocumentReference |
| US Core Profiles (USCDI) | ✗ | ✓ US Core profiles compliant — meets USCDI v3 data classes |
| SMART on FHIR App Launch | ✗ | ✓ SMART on FHIR app launch with OAuth 2.0 / OIDC for third-party app integration |
| Multi-Provider Data Sharing | ✗ | ✓ FHIR-based handoff to neurologists, PCPs, psychiatrists for shared patient care; powers TicVision and other vertical integrations |
C Client Portal
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Online Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital Intake Forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secure Messaging | ~ In-app messaging | ~ Coming soon |
| Client Payment Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document Sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appointment Reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
S Security & Compliance
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| HIPAA Compliant | ✓ | ✓ |
| BAA Provided | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Factor Auth (2FA) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Encryption | ✓ AES-256 | ✓ E2EE on AWS |
| Audit Logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC 2 Certified | ✗ | ✓ SOC 2 included on every plan |
S Support
| Feature | Upheal | CoralEHR |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Support | ✗ | ✓ Founder's personal line |
| Live Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Knowledge Base | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding Assistance | ✓ Self-service + guides | ✓ Personalized pilot onboarding |
| Dedicated Account Manager | ✗ | ✓ Founder-led support |
Pricing Snapshot
Upheal offers three tiers: a Free plan with limited sessions, a Starter plan at $19/month, and a Premium plan at $69/month (or $1/session capped at $69). All features available at each tier are included without add-ons. The free tier is a genuine way to try the platform before committing.
CoralEHR starts at $29/mo (Starter), $79/mo (Professional), or From $35/clinician/mo (Practice for 6+ clinicians). Every plan includes a 30-day free trial with no credit card, a 20% annual billing discount, and free white-glove migration — AI-powered notes, treatment plans, and form builder, plus telehealth, scheduling, assessments, and Stripe payments included with no add-on costs. AI scribe is coming soon.
Upheal's Premium tier ($69/month) and CoralEHR's Professional ($79/month) are roughly comparable on price, but CoralEHR bundles a full EHR (scheduling, payments, telehealth) that Upheal does not — Upheal is a focused AI documentation tool, not a complete practice management system.
Overview
Upheal and CoralEHR represent a new generation of EHRs built around AI from day one, not as an afterthought. Both are designed primarily for private-pay therapists who want modern documentation tools without the insurance billing overhead of legacy platforms like SimplePractice or TherapyNotes. This makes them direct competitors — and the choice between them comes down to what you need beyond AI notes.
Upheal launched in 2021 and has built a strong reputation for its AI documentation engine. It offers 170+ preset note sections, custom AI instructions, and unique session analytics including talking ratio, cadence, and sentiment tracking. Upheal also includes HIPAA-compliant telehealth, and its pricing is straightforward — a free plan, a $19/month Starter tier, and a $69/month Premium tier that unlocks everything. The AI is genuinely the core of the product, not a bolted-on feature.
CoralEHR takes a broader approach. While its AI note generation is central to the platform, it also wraps AI into end-to-end clinical workflows: scheduling, patient assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7), treatment planning, Stripe-based payments, and EMDR session tools. CoralEHR starts at $29/month with a 30-day free trial and a 20% annual discount; AI scribe is coming soon. The trade-off is clear: Upheal gives you a more mature and deeper AI documentation experience, while CoralEHR gives you a more integrated clinical platform where AI is one piece of a complete practice management system.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Upheal Strengths
- AI is the entire product — not an add-on or afterthought, it's the core of every workflow
- 170+ preset note sections — extensive customization for AI note output across therapy modalities
- Session analytics — unique features like talking ratio, cadence tracking, and sentiment analysis
- Affordable entry point — free tier available, Starter at $19/month, full platform at $69/month
- Built by mental health clinicians — designed by people who understand the therapy workflow
Upheal Weaknesses
- No insurance billing — not yet available (on roadmap for Q2 2026)
- No group session support — limited to individual therapy sessions
- Fewer integrations — smaller ecosystem compared to legacy platforms like SimplePractice or Jane
- No phone support — support is limited to chat and email channels
- No Wiley Treatment Planners — no structured evidence-based treatment planning tools
CoralEHR Strengths
- Integrated clinical workflows — AI notes, assessments, treatment plans, scheduling, and payments in one system
- Built-in assessment tools — PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other standardized assessments that feed into AI notes
- EMDR session tools — specialized support for EMDR therapists
- E2EE telehealth — end-to-end encrypted video sessions included
- Founder-led support — direct access to the founder for setup, onboarding, and ongoing help
CoralEHR Weaknesses
- Less mature AI engine — Upheal's AI documentation has more customization options and a longer track record
- No session analytics — no talking ratio, sentiment, or cadence tracking features
- Newer platform — less established than Upheal in the AI-first EHR space
- Secure messaging coming soon — not yet available
- AI scribe coming soon — current AI is note-generation only; live ambient scribe is on the roadmap
Migration Notes
Switching between AI-first platforms is simpler than migrating from a legacy EHR:
- Export your data — Upheal supports exporting session notes and client records. Download your completed notes and any documents you've stored.
- Import to CoralEHR — CoralEHR's onboarding team helps you import client demographics, session history, and clinical documents.
- Update scheduling links — Replace your Upheal scheduling links on your website and directory listings with your new CoralEHR links.
- Re-collect consents — Use CoralEHR's digital intake forms to gather updated consent documents.
The migration typically completes in a single onboarding session with the CoralEHR founder.
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Reviewed by Aanish Sachdev, Co-Founder of CoralEHR
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