DrChrono vs WriteUpp
DrChrono scores 6.8/10 vs 6.5/10. Best for: Tech-forward specialty medical practices that want iPad-native charting and a strong API ecosystem.
DrChrono scores higher overall at 6.8/10 vs 6.5/10. 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 
WriteUpp Rank
#29 of 41
Rank
#40 of 41
Features
18/18
Features
13/18
Starting at
$249/mo
Starting at
$35/mo
User reviews
3.5/5 (522)
User reviews
4.3/5 (21)
What they cost
| DrChrono | WriteUpp | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $249 /mo | $35 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, WriteUpp looks cheaper at $35/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 WriteUpp wins
- 30-day free trial with no credit card required, so you can test with real patients before paying anything
- 1,000 free video minutes included on Solo and Group plans, which saves the cost of a separate telehealth tool
- 47,000+ clinicians use it, mostly in the UK, so there is a real user community for support and advice
- GBP pricing starts at just 19.95 pounds per month on the Flex plan, making it one of the cheapest options for UK practitioners
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 WriteUpp falls short
- Not HIPAA compliant, so US-based practitioners cannot use it for patient data
- Only 7 reviews on Capterra and 14 on G2, which is too thin to trust ratings at face value
- No dedicated mobile app, so you are using the browser on your phone which is not the same experience
- No API access, which means you cannot automate workflows or connect to custom tools
- Billing and reconciliation are clunky according to multiple user reviews
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.
WriteUpp
Target: 1-25 clinicians
Buy WriteUpp if you are a UK-based therapist or physio who wants cheap, simple practice management with built-in video. Skip if you are in the US, need a mobile app, or want to connect WriteUpp to other tools via API.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DrChrono | WriteUpp |
|---|---|---|
| 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
DrChrono scores 6.8/10 vs WriteUpp's 6.5/10 in our ranking. DrChrono is the better pick for 1-50 providers. WriteUpp is better if you need uk-based solo practitioners or small clinics that want straightforward pricing, built-in video calls, and no american healthcare billing complexity.
DrChrono starts at $249/month. WriteUpp starts at $35/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. WriteUpp: 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. WriteUpp covers 13 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. WriteUpp 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 WriteUpp if...
UK-based solo practitioners or small clinics that want straightforward pricing, built-in video calls, and no American healthcare billing complexity.