Comparison

BestNotes vs Netsmart myAvatar

On the evidence we track, BestNotes leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★BestNotes59
Netsmart myAvatar45
Score
vioscaleAI score
BestNotes59 / 100medium · 59%
Netsmart myAvatar45 / 100low · 8%
Pricing
Free tier
BestNotes✗
Netsmart myAvatar–
Model
BestNotescommercial
Netsmart myAvatarcommercial
Price level
BestNoteslow
Netsmart myAvatar–
Starting price
BestNotes$13
Netsmart myAvatar–
Transparent
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar–
Integrations
Count
BestNotes2
Netsmart myAvatar1
Security
Hipaa
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar✓
Soc2
BestNotes–
Netsmart myAvatar✓
Market
Content
Faq
BestNotes6 items
Netsmart myAvatar3 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for behavioral health ehr. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Dsm 5 diagnostic coding support
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar-
Epcs electronic prescribing of controlled substances
BestNotes-
Netsmart myAvatar-
Biopsychosocial assessment and wiley treatment planners
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar-
Group therapy roster and batch note generation
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar-
Substance abuse 42 cfr part 2 privacy masking
BestNotes-
Netsmart myAvatar-
Integrated HIPAA telehealth video
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar-
State PDMP controlled substance sync
BestNotes-
Netsmart myAvatar-
Patient self service booking and intake portal
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar-
HIPAA baas business associate agreement
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar-
SOC2 type ii
BestNotes-
Netsmart myAvatar-
ISO 27001
BestNotes-
Netsmart myAvatar-
Pricing model
BestNotesFlat monthly per provider
Netsmart myAvatar-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

BestNotes

Leader

An EHR platform specifically designed for behavioral health and addiction treatment organizations, offering clinical documentation, treatment planning, outcomes tracking, and compliance tools for accreditation standards.

Independently observed

Netsmart myAvatar

Not documented yet.

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

BestNotes

Leader
from $13/user/moSubscription

From $13/user/mo (101+). $100 one-time setup fee. Month-to-month contract. Unlimited data and support included.

  • 1-10 Users$59/user/mo + $100 setup fee
    • Unlimited data
    • Unlimited training and support
  • 11-100 Users$25/additional user/mo
    • Unlimited data
    • Unlimited training and support
  • 101+ Users$13/user/mo
    • Unlimited data
    • Unlimited training and support
as of verify ↗

Netsmart myAvatar

Pricing not documented yet.

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar–
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
BestNotes✓
Netsmart myAvatar✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

BestNotes

Leader
5 total
  • Videra Health Sidekick Notes
  • CollaborateMD
  • Sidekick Notes
  • ASAM
  • CRM
Independently observed

Netsmart myAvatar

1 total
  • SureScripts
Independently observed
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