DrChrono vs Owl Practice
Owl Practice scores 7.0/10 vs 6.8/10. Best for: Canadian psychologists and therapists who want an EHR built for their regulatory and billing requirements without paying US-centric software prices.
Owl Practice scores higher overall at 7.0/10 vs 6.8/10. Buy Owl Practice if you are a Canadian therapist or psychologist who needs PIPEDA compliance and Canadian billing built in from day one. Skip it if you are US-based or want a large user community with plenty of third-party resources.
DrChrono 
Owl Practice Rank
#29 of 41
Rank
#28 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
15/18
Starting at
$249/mo
Starting at
$25/mo
User reviews
3.5/5 (522)
User reviews
4/5 (72)
What they cost
| DrChrono | Owl Practice | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $249 /mo | $25 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 14 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Owl Practice looks cheaper at $25/month vs $249/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 Owl Practice wins
- Built specifically for Canadian mental health professionals. PIPEDA/PHIPA compliance, Canadian billing codes, and provincial insurance requirements are all native, not bolted on
- Measurement-based care tools on the Pro plan let you track client outcomes with standardized assessments, which most competitors charge extra for or skip entirely
- Admin staff accounts are free. You only pay per clinician who sees clients, which saves real money in a group practice
- APA-endorsed, which gives it credibility if you are a psychologist looking for something vetted by your professional association
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 Owl Practice falls short
- Small review count (72 on Capterra). The user community is much smaller than SimplePractice or TherapyNotes, so you will find fewer tutorials and forum answers
- No mobile app. Managing your schedule between sessions means logging into a browser
- Insurance claims cost $0.25 each and eligibility checks $0.15 each on top of your monthly fee. Those per-transaction costs add up if you file 100+ claims a month
- The introductory pricing ($25/month for Starter) jumps significantly after the promo period, so check the regular rates before committing
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.
Owl Practice
Target: 1-10 clinicians
Buy Owl Practice if you are a Canadian therapist or psychologist who needs PIPEDA compliance and Canadian billing built in from day one. Skip it if you are US-based or want a large user community with plenty of third-party resources.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DrChrono | Owl Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Owl Practice scores 7.0/10 vs DrChrono's 6.8/10 in our ranking. Owl Practice is the better pick for 1-10 clinicians. 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. Owl Practice starts at $25/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. Owl Practice: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
DrChrono covers 18 of 18 features we track. Owl Practice covers 15 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. Owl Practice does not.
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 Owl Practice if...
Canadian psychologists and therapists who want an EHR built for their regulatory and billing requirements without paying US-centric software prices