DrChrono vs Elation Health
Elation Health scores 7.0/10 vs 6.8/10. 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 6.8/10. 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.
DrChrono 
Elation Health Rank
#29 of 41
Rank
#25 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$249/mo
Starting at
$349/mo
User reviews
3.5/5 (522)
User reviews
4.3/5 (93)
What they cost
| DrChrono | Elation Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $249 /mo | $349 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, DrChrono looks cheaper at $249/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 DrChrono wins
- iPad-native app is a genuine differentiator for mobile-first practices
- Award-winning open API with hundreds of integrations
- E-prescribing with EPCS controlled substances included in all plans
- Strong template library for specialty practices outside behavioral health
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 DrChrono falls short
- Starting at $249/provider/mo makes it one of the most expensive options in this category
- 3.5 G2 rating with declining user satisfaction in recent reviews
- No free trial to test before committing to a monthly contract
- Apollo Plus at $1,200/mo minimum is enterprise pricing aimed at small practices
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?
DrChrono
Target: 1-50 providers
Buy DrChrono if you run a specialty medical practice and want iPad-native workflow with a strong API. Skip if you're a therapist or small behavioral health practice — this wasn't built for you and the price reflects it.
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 | DrChrono | 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 DrChrono's 6.8/10 in our ranking. Elation Health is the better pick for 1-50 providers. DrChrono is better if you need tech-forward specialty medical practices that want ipad-native charting and a strong api ecosystem.
DrChrono starts at $249/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.
DrChrono: No free trial. Elation Health: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
DrChrono covers 18 of 18 features we track. Elation Health covers 17 of 18. DrChrono has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, DrChrono 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 DrChrono if...
Tech-forward specialty medical practices that want iPad-native charting and a strong API ecosystem
Pick Elation Health if...
Independent primary care practices that want the cleanest charting interface without the clutter of features they won't use