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DrChrono vs NextGen Healthcare

DrChrono logo

DrChrono

Healthcare

All-in-one medical practice management and EHR platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NextGen Healthcare logo

NextGen Healthcare

Healthcare

Integrated EHR and practice management solutions

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DrChrono iOS-only mobile app with no Android support, limiting accessibility for non-Apple users; NextGen Healthcare no pricing published on website
  • They diverge on capability: DrChrono covers Appointment Scheduling, NextGen Healthcare covers Practice Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DrChrono and NextGen Healthcare actually diverge.

Attributes where DrChrono and NextGen Healthcare differ
AttributeDrChronoNextGen Healthcare
Starting priceOn request$150/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiOS, iPad, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20091997

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DrChrono

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medical Billing
  • ePrescribing
  • Patient Portal
  • SOC2
  • Mobile support
  • Api support

Only in NextGen Healthcare

  • Practice Management
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Analytics
  • HITRUST
  • On-premise deployment
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Telehealth
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Clearinghouses
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DrChrono

  • Patient Carenot NextGen Healthcare
  • Medical Recordsnot NextGen Healthcare
  • Practice Managementnot NextGen Healthcare
  • Telehealthnot NextGen Healthcare

NextGen Healthcare

  • Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory and specialty practicesnot DrChrono
  • AI-assisted clinical documentation to reduce after-hours charting timenot DrChrono

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DrChrono

  • iOS-only mobile app with no Android support, limiting accessibility for non-Apple users
  • Multi-provider scheduling lacks flexibility, forcing practices to use manual workarounds
  • Medical billing is unreliable and complex, with claims processing cited as difficult and error-prone
  • Billing features only available in higher-tier plans
  • Support quality declined post-acquisition by EverHealth, with slower response times
  • Auto-renewal contracts with unclear disclosure and restricted data portability when switching
  • No published pricing, requires sales contact for quotes

NextGen Healthcare

  • No pricing published on website

Pricing, plan by plan

DrChrono

On request
  • Prometheus$undefined/mo
    • Core EHR
    • Limited users
  • Hippocrates$undefined/mo
    • EHR + Practice Management
    • Multiple providers
  • Apollo$undefined/mo
    • Full features
    • Advanced analytics
  • Apollo Plus$undefined/mo
    • Apollo features
    • Premium support
    • Add-on integrations

NextGen Healthcare

$150/month

No published plan breakdown. See the NextGen Healthcare review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DrChrono if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on iOS, iPad, Web.
  • You also want medical billing.
DrChrono review

Choose NextGen Healthcare if

  • You need practice management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want revenue cycle management.
NextGen Healthcare review

Questions people ask

Is DrChrono or NextGen Healthcare better?
Neither clearly leads. DrChrono starts at On request and NextGen Healthcare at $150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DrChrono or NextGen Healthcare?
DrChrono starts at On request and NextGen Healthcare at $150/month.
Does DrChrono or NextGen Healthcare run on more platforms?
DrChrono runs on iOS, iPad, Web. NextGen Healthcare runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is DrChrono best used for?
DrChrono is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what NextGen Healthcare is typically brought in for.
What can DrChrono do that NextGen Healthcare cannot?
DrChrono covers Appointment Scheduling, Medical Billing, ePrescribing, Patient Portal. NextGen Healthcare covers Practice Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Analytics, HITRUST. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Telehealth, Labs, Pharmacies.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DrChrono: What platforms does DrChrono support?

DrChrono is built primarily for Apple devices, with a native iPad app and iOS mobile app. Android users are limited to web browser access without full mobile functionality.

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NextGen Healthcare: How much does NextGen Healthcare cost?

NextGen Healthcare does not publish pricing on its website. The company directs customers to schedule a meeting, request a demo, or chat with sales to receive custom pricing.

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DrChrono: Does DrChrono include practice management and medical billing?

Yes. DrChrono combines EHR, practice management, and medical billing into one platform. However, billing features are only available in higher-tier plans, and users report unreliable claims processing.

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DrChrono: How much does DrChrono cost?

DrChrono uses four pricing tiers (Prometheus, Hippocrates, Apollo, and Apollo Plus) but does not publish pricing. Costs vary by provider count and add-ons. Interested users must contact sales for custom quotes.

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DrChrono: Can I do patient messaging in DrChrono?

Patient messaging is available but only as an add-on feature with additional costs beyond the base subscription.

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DrChrono: Does DrChrono include ePrescribing?

Yes. DrChrono includes integrated ePrescribing capabilities built into the platform for prescription management.

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