Headway vs Tebra
Both score 7.2/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 7.2/10. Buy Headway if you're a new solo therapist who wants zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing. Skip if you want full control over your insurance panels or run a group practice.
Headway 
Tebra Rank
#20 of 41
Rank
#21 of 41
Features
12/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$150/mo
User reviews
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User reviews
4.1/5 (2020)
What they cost
| Headway | Tebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $150 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 1 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Headway looks cheaper at $0/month vs $150/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 Headway wins
- Completely free for providers — zero monthly cost
- Insurance credentialing done in weeks instead of the usual months
- 65,000+ providers across all 50 states
- AI-assisted session notes via built-in Scribe
Where Tebra wins
- 2,000+ combined reviews across G2 and Capterra makes it one of the most reviewed platforms in the category
- Built-in patient marketing tools from the PatientPop legacy for growing your practice
- HITRUST certified for security-conscious organizations
- Unlimited non-clinical staff seats at no extra cost
- Estimated range of $99-399/provider/mo covers solo to mid-size practices
Where Headway falls short
- Headway owns your credentialing — if you leave, you may need to re-credential
- Commission from insurance reimbursements means you earn less per session
- No e-prescribing
- Not built for group practices — every provider must be individually licensed and credentialed
Where Tebra falls short
- Custom pricing means no price transparency until you talk to sales
- $500 implementation fee on top of monthly costs
- 3.9 Capterra rating despite high volume suggests mixed experiences
- Merging Kareo and PatientPop created integration growing pains still felt by users
Who is each product built for?
Headway
Target: 1 provider
Buy Headway if you're a new solo therapist who wants zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing. Skip if you want full control over your insurance panels or run a group practice.
Tebra
Target: 1-100 providers
Buy Tebra if you want an all-in-one that includes patient marketing and SEO alongside EHR and billing. Skip if you want transparent pricing or if you're behavioral health only — Tebra targets general practice more than therapy.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Headway | Tebra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7.2/10. Headway fits 1 provider, while Tebra fits 1-100 providers. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
Headway starts at $0/month. Tebra starts at $150/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Headway: Free tier available. Tebra: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Headway covers 12 of 18 features we track. Tebra covers 17 of 18. Tebra has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Headway has a mobile app. Tebra 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 Headway if...
Solo therapists who want zero startup costs and fast insurance credentialing
Pick Tebra if...
Independent practices that want EHR, billing, and patient marketing in one platform without paying per staff seat