IntakeQ vs Opus EHR
IntakeQ scores 8.3/10 vs 7.0/10. Best for: Health practitioners who are drowning in paper intake forms and want the best digital forms tool that also handles scheduling and billing.
IntakeQ scores higher overall at 8.3/10 vs 7.0/10. Buy IntakeQ if your biggest headache is paper intake forms and you want the best digital forms tool that also does scheduling and billing. Skip it if you need a full-featured EHR with outcome tracking and deep clinical documentation.
IntakeQ 
Opus EHR Rank
#2 of 41
Rank
#27 of 41
Features
15/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$29.9/mo
Starting at
$79/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (321)
User reviews
4/5 (50)
What they cost
| IntakeQ | Opus EHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $30 /mo | $79 /mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 4 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, IntakeQ looks cheaper at $29.9/month vs $79/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 IntakeQ wins
- The intake forms are the best in the category. Fully customizable, branded, and clients actually complete them before the first session without calling you confused
- Low-volume plans at $29.90 and $59.90 per month let part-time practitioners avoid paying for capacity they do not use
- Month-to-month billing with no contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime without penalty
- 4.7 stars on both G2 and Capterra with over 300 reviews. That is not hype, that is consistent satisfaction across years of feedback
- The API is well documented, so if you want to push form data into your own systems or Zapier, you can
Where Opus EHR wins
- Purpose-built for addiction treatment and SUD with workflows that match how residential and outpatient centers actually operate
- E-prescribing with full DEA compliance and lab integration for substance abuse monitoring built into every paid plan
- Combines EHR, CRM, and revenue cycle management in one platform, so facilities do not need to stitch together three separate tools
- Capterra rating of 4.8 across 50 reviews with 100% positive sentiment, which is unusually high for behavioral health EHRs
- Free Starter plan lets you test scheduling and basic billing before committing to the $79/user paid tier
Where IntakeQ falls short
- The practice management side is an add-on, not the core product. Scheduling and billing work but feel less polished than dedicated EHRs
- No native mobile app. Checking forms and appointments from your phone means using a mobile browser
- If you need full EHR features like outcome measures or treatment plan tracking, IntakeQ does not go deep enough
- Adding practitioners gets expensive. At $30/month per additional provider on the top plan, a five-person practice pays $204.90/month
Where Opus EHR falls short
- Small review count (50 total across platforms) means less community knowledge compared to established players like SimplePractice
- Multiple reviewers report slow issue resolution, with bugs sometimes taking weeks to fix after being reported
- Pricing requires contacting sales for anything beyond the base plan, and enterprise costs are not published
- Built for facilities and organizations, so solo therapists or small talk-therapy practices will find it overkill
Who is each product built for?
IntakeQ
Target: 1-20 practitioners
Buy IntakeQ if your biggest headache is paper intake forms and you want the best digital forms tool that also does scheduling and billing. Skip it if you need a full-featured EHR with outcome tracking and deep clinical documentation.
Opus EHR
Target: 5-100+ staff
Buy Opus EHR if you run an addiction treatment center or behavioral health facility that needs SUD-specific workflows with built-in e-prescribing and lab integration. Skip if you are a solo therapist or small practice that does not need facility-level features.
Feature comparison
| Feature | IntakeQ | Opus EHR |
|---|---|---|
| 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
IntakeQ scores 8.3/10 vs Opus EHR's 7.0/10 in our ranking. IntakeQ is the better pick for 1-20 practitioners. Opus EHR is better if you need behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities that need ehr, crm, and billing in one system built specifically for substance use disorder workflows.
IntakeQ starts at $29.9/month. Opus EHR starts at $79/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
IntakeQ: Yes, 14-day free trial. Opus EHR: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
IntakeQ covers 15 of 18 features we track. Opus EHR covers 18 of 18. Opus EHR has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, IntakeQ does not have a mobile app. Opus EHR does have one.
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 IntakeQ if...
Health practitioners who are drowning in paper intake forms and want the best digital forms tool that also handles scheduling and billing
Pick Opus EHR if...
Behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities that need EHR, CRM, and billing in one system built specifically for substance use disorder workflows.