AdvancedMD vs Elation Health
Elation Health scores 7.0/10 vs 6.5/10. Best for: Independent primary care practices that want the cleanest charting interface without the clutter of features they won't use.
Elation Health scores higher overall at 7.0/10 vs 6.5/10. Buy Elation if you're an independent primary care practice that wants the cleanest charting interface in the market. Skip entirely if you're a therapist — this was not built for behavioral health workflows.
AdvancedMD 
Elation Health Rank
#35 of 41
Rank
#25 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$130/mo
Starting at
$349/mo
User reviews
3.6/5 (525)
User reviews
4.3/5 (93)
What they cost
| AdvancedMD | Elation Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $130 /mo | $349 /mo |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 3 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, AdvancedMD looks cheaper at $130/month vs $349/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where AdvancedMD wins
- NOW plan at $130/mo specifically targets small mental health practices, capped at 3 providers
- 300+ customizable documentation templates
- Clearinghouse connects to 1,800+ insurance carriers
- Actual 30-day free trial available on the mental health plan
Where Elation Health wins
- Clinical-first design with a single-page chart that primary care docs love
- Best-in-KLAS 2023 for telehealth, powered by Zoom
- Open API with webhook catalog for custom integrations
- 30-day free trial with no credit card needed
Where AdvancedMD falls short
- Full EHR+PM bundle at $729/provider/mo is prohibitively expensive for small practices
- 3.6 ratings on both G2 and Capterra are the lowest in this category
- Automated reminders cost extra on top of already high monthly prices
- API access is an add-on, not included in standard plans
Where Elation Health falls short
- Only 14 G2 reviews despite being a well-known platform
- Annual contracts required since September 2023 with no month-to-month option
- Starting at $349/provider/mo puts it in the expensive tier
- Built for primary care, not behavioral health or therapy workflows
Who is each product built for?
AdvancedMD
Target: 1-200+ providers
Buy AdvancedMD if you're a mid-size multi-specialty practice that needs enterprise customization, or try the NOW plan at $130/mo if you're a small mental health practice. Skip if price matters — outside the NOW plan, this is built for practices with bigger budgets.
Elation Health
Target: 1-50 providers
Buy Elation if you're an independent primary care practice that wants the cleanest charting interface in the market. Skip entirely if you're a therapist — this was not built for behavioral health workflows.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AdvancedMD | Elation Health |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Security | ||
| HIPAA compliant | ||
| Telehealth / video sessions | ||
| Secure messaging | ||
| Scheduling & Clients | ||
| Online scheduling | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Intake forms / assessments | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Clinical | ||
| Progress notes / documentation | ||
| Treatment plans | ||
| E-prescribing | ||
| Outcome measures / assessments | ||
| Billing & Payments | ||
| Insurance billing / claims | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Superbill generation | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Platform | ||
| Group practice support | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Integrations / API | ||
Common questions
Elation Health scores 7.0/10 vs AdvancedMD's 6.5/10 in our ranking. Elation Health is the better pick for 1-50 providers. AdvancedMD is better if you need mid-size multi-specialty practices that need heavy customization, or small mental health practices willing to try the now plan.
AdvancedMD starts at $130/month. Elation Health starts at $349/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
AdvancedMD: Yes, 30-day free trial. Elation Health: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
AdvancedMD covers 18 of 18 features we track. Elation Health covers 17 of 18. AdvancedMD has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, AdvancedMD has a mobile app. Elation Health does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most healthcare practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick AdvancedMD if...
Mid-size multi-specialty practices that need heavy customization, or small mental health practices willing to try the NOW plan
Pick Elation Health if...
Independent primary care practices that want the cleanest charting interface without the clutter of features they won't use