DrChrono vs NextGen Office
Both score 6.8/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 6.8/10. 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.
DrChrono 
NextGen Office Rank
#29 of 41
Rank
#31 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$249/mo
Starting at
$300/mo
User reviews
3.5/5 (522)
User reviews
3.7/5 (1440)
What they cost
| DrChrono | NextGen Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $249 /mo | $300 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, DrChrono looks cheaper at $249/month vs $300/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 NextGen Office wins
- Handles virtually any medical specialty with customizable templates
- AI Ambient Assist for hands-free documentation
- 1,279 Capterra reviews provides large peer base for troubleshooting
- Mobile e-prescribing including EPCS
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 NextGen Office falls short
- Implementation costs starting at $10,000 are prohibitive for solo practices
- 3.7 G2 rating despite large install base suggests mixed satisfaction
- Not built for behavioral health specifically — general healthcare EHR
- Estimated $300-500/provider/mo with no transparent pricing
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.
NextGen Office
Target: 5-200 providers
Buy NextGen if you're a multi-specialty medical practice with 5+ providers who needs a configurable EHR that scales. Skip if you're a therapist or solo practitioner — this is medical-practice enterprise software with medical-practice enterprise pricing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DrChrono | NextGen Office |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Both score 6.8/10. DrChrono fits 1-50 providers, while NextGen Office fits 5-200 providers. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
DrChrono starts at $249/month. NextGen Office starts at $300/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. NextGen Office: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
DrChrono covers 18 of 18 features we track. NextGen Office 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. NextGen Office 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 NextGen Office if...
Multi-specialty medical practices with 5+ providers who need a configurable EHR that scales