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DrChrono vs TherapyNotes

DrChrono logo

DrChrono

Healthcare & Medical

All-in-one medical practice management and EHR platform

From
On request
Rated
-
TherapyNotes logo

TherapyNotes

Healthcare & Medical

EHR and practice management for therapists

From
$39/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DrChrono iOS-only mobile app with no Android support, limiting accessibility for non-Apple users; TherapyNotes no API access, preventing integration with external systems
  • They diverge on capability: DrChrono covers Appointment Scheduling, TherapyNotes covers Scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DrChrono and TherapyNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where DrChrono and TherapyNotes differ
AttributeDrChronoTherapyNotes
Starting priceOn request$39/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiOS, iPad, WebWeb
Founded20092010

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

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
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Api support

Only in TherapyNotes

  • Scheduling
  • Billing
  • Outcome Tracking
  • Insurance

Both cover

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Portal
  • Telehealth
  • Clearinghouses
  • HIPAA
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

DrChrono

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

TherapyNotes

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

TherapyNotes

  • No API access, preventing integration with external systems
  • Outdated interface compared to AI-driven competitors
  • No native mobile app for iOS or Android
  • No bulk actions to update multiple sessions at once

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

TherapyNotes

$39/month
  • Solo$39/month
    • Full EHR
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal

Which should you pick?

Choose DrChrono if

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

Choose TherapyNotes if

  • You need scheduling.
  • You also want billing.

Questions people ask

Is DrChrono or TherapyNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. DrChrono starts at On request and TherapyNotes at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DrChrono or TherapyNotes?
DrChrono starts at On request and TherapyNotes at $39/month.
Does DrChrono or TherapyNotes run on more platforms?
DrChrono runs on iOS, iPad, Web. TherapyNotes runs on Web.
What is DrChrono best used for?
DrChrono is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can DrChrono do that TherapyNotes cannot?
DrChrono covers Appointment Scheduling, Medical Billing, ePrescribing, Labs. TherapyNotes covers Scheduling, Billing, Outcome Tracking, Insurance. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Patient Portal, Telehealth, Clearinghouses.

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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TherapyNotes: Does TherapyNotes integrate with other applications?

TherapyNotes has zero API availability and cannot connect to external systems including marketing platforms, CRMs, or data dashboards. Unlike competitors, it lacks integration capabilities.

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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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TherapyNotes: What are TherapyNotes pricing plans?

TherapyNotes charges $69/month for a solo practitioner plan and $79/month for the first clinician in a group with $50/month per additional clinician. A 30-day free trial is included with every plan.

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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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TherapyNotes: Does TherapyNotes include telehealth?

Yes. TherapyNotes includes Basic Telehealth at no extra cost on every plan, with standard-definition video for up to 2 participants. Premium Telehealth with full HD, screen sharing, and closed captions costs $15 per clinician per month.

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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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