Catalyst is genuinely capable ABA data collection software and many therapists swear by it. If you're running a pure ABA clinic and your team is already trained on it, there may not be a compelling reason to switch. Where Theralyn makes a difference: multi-discipline support (OT, Speech, and PT natively), built-in secure parent sharing that requires no manual export, and a plan → execute → report → share workflow designed around the full session, not just data collection.
Feature comparison
A side-by-side look at what each tool covers.
Theralyn
Catalyst
ABA therapy support (DTT, ABC data)
Occupational therapy documentation
Speech-Language Pathology support
Physical therapy documentation (ROM, pain scale)
Live session execution
Behavior goal counters
One-click session reports
Secure parent sharing (no app)
Starting price
Free (paid plans coming soon)
~$49+/mo
Where Theralyn pulls ahead
The differences that matter most in a real clinical workflow.
Parent sharing built in
Catalyst doesn't have a built-in parent sharing workflow. Sharing progress means exporting a report and sending it manually via email or WhatsApp. Theralyn generates a secure 7-day link parents open in any browser — no login, no app download, no manual export. One click from the session end screen.
OT, Speech, and PT included
If you run a multi-discipline clinic, Catalyst covers your ABA team but your OT, SLP, and PT therapists are on their own — usually back to Excel or Word. Theralyn natively handles OT, SLP, and PT workflows (including ROM and pain-scale tracking) so every discipline runs from the same platform, with the same parent sharing and reporting system.
Free during beta
Catalyst pricing starts around $49–99/month depending on team size. Theralyn is free during beta, with founding members locking in a permanent discount after launch. If you're evaluating options or watching software spend closely, starting with Theralyn costs nothing.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Theralyn if you…
Run a multi-discipline clinic (ABA + OT + Speech + PT)
Want parent sharing built into the session workflow
Are price-sensitive or exploring options during beta
Want a complete plan → execute → report → share workflow
Stick with Catalyst if you…
Run a pure ABA clinic with no OT or Speech therapists
Have a large team already deeply trained on Catalyst
Need the deepest possible ABA data collection feature set
Require specific billing integrations that Catalyst supports