NextGen Healthcare vs DrChrono
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of athenahealth vs Epic Systems vs Oracle Health: 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices 2026 and athenahealth vs Tebra vs AdvancedMD: 11 Best Medical Billing Software 2026. Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
NextGen Healthcare ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system / Medical practices managing billing and revenue cycle. Best for specialty practices that require highly customizable clinical templates.
At a glance
| NextGen Healthcare | DrChrono | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / athenahealth vs Epic Systems vs Oracle Health: 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices 2026 | #6 / athenahealth vs Tebra vs AdvancedMD: 11 Best Medical Billing Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Specialty practices needing customization | Mobile-first and Apple-centric practices |
| Pricing | $$$ ($379 to $649/mo/provider) | $$$ ($200 to $600/mo/provider) |
| HQ | Atlanta, GA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA |
| Founded | 1974 | 2009 |
NextGen Healthcare
Best for specialty practices that require highly customizable clinical templates.
www.nextgen.comDrChrono
Best for its native iPad and iPhone mobile workflow.
www.drchrono.comSee full entry in athenahealth vs Tebra vs AdvancedMD: 11 Best Medical Billing Software 2026
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