Healthcare · head to head
Figure 1 vs NextGen Healthcare

Figure 1
Healthcare
Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

NextGen Healthcare
Healthcare
Integrated EHR and practice management solutions
- From
- $150/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Figure 1 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, NextGen Healthcare covers Electronic Health Records.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Figure 1 and NextGen Healthcare actually diverge.
| Attribute | Figure 1 | NextGen Healthcare |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $150/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 1997 |
Identical on both: 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 Figure 1
- Case Sharing
- Secure Messaging
- Image Upload
- Knowledge Discovery
- CME Access
- Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliant
- BAA
Only in NextGen Healthcare
- Electronic Health Records
- Practice Management
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Telehealth
- Analytics
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Clearinghouses
Both cover
- HIPAA
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Figure 1
- 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 Figure 1
- AI-assisted clinical documentation to reduce after-hours charting timenot Figure 1
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Figure 1
Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.
NextGen Healthcare
- No pricing published on website
Pricing, plan by plan
Figure 1
Free- FreeFree
- Access to cases
- HIPAA-compliant
- Secure sharing
NextGen Healthcare
$150/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the NextGen Healthcare review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Figure 1 if
- You need case sharing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want secure messaging.
Choose NextGen Healthcare if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want practice management.
Questions people ask
- Is Figure 1 or NextGen Healthcare better?
- Neither clearly leads. Figure 1 starts at Free and NextGen Healthcare at $150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Figure 1 or NextGen Healthcare?
- Figure 1 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figure 1 and $150/month for NextGen Healthcare.
- Does Figure 1 or NextGen Healthcare run on more platforms?
- Figure 1 runs on Web, Mobile. NextGen Healthcare runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Figure 1 for free?
- Yes. Figure 1 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NextGen Healthcare starts at $150/month.
- What is Figure 1 best used for?
- Figure 1 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 Figure 1 do that NextGen Healthcare cannot?
- Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. NextGen Healthcare covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Telehealth. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceRelated pages
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