Theralyn vs Catalyst

Theralyn vs Catalyst: ABA-only vs the full child therapy stack

Catalyst is solid ABA data collection software with a long track record. Theralyn covers ABA, OT, SLP, and PT — with secure parent sharing that Catalyst doesn't have.

Our honest take

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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

Ready to see Theralyn in action?

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Free during beta

ABA, OT, SLP & PT support

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