Comparison

NextGen Healthcare vs SimplePractice

On the evidence we track, NextGen Healthcare 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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NextGen Healthcare59
SimplePractice51
Score
Vioscale score
NextGen Healthcare59 / 100medium · 63%
SimplePractice51 / 100medium · 66%
Pricing
Free tier
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Model
NextGen Healthcarecommercial
SimplePracticefreemium
Price level
NextGen Healthcareunknown
SimplePracticemid
Starting price
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice$49
Transparent
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Integrations
Count
NextGen Healthcare4
SimplePractice
Security
Hipaa
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Iso27001
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Pci
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Soc2
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Reliability
Status page
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Market

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for healthcare software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Product type
NextGen HealthcarePractice management
SimplePracticeEHR/EMR
Care setting
NextGen HealthcareAmbulatory / outpatient
SimplePracticeAmbulatory / outpatient
Compliance
HIPAA compliant / BAA available
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
ONC Health IT certified
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice-
HITRUST CSF certified
NextGen Healthcare-
SimplePractice-
Clinical
e-Prescribing with EPCS (controlled substances)
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Built-in telehealth / video visits
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Interoperability
Interoperability standards
NextGen HealthcareFHIR / SMART on FHIR
SimplePractice-
Engagement
Patient portal
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice-
Financial
Revenue-cycle / medical billing
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Deployment
Deployment
NextGen HealthcareCloud / SaaS
SimplePracticeCloud / SaaS
Pricing
Pricing model
NextGen HealthcareQuote / contact sales
SimplePracticePer seat / user
Market
Target segment
NextGen HealthcareEnterprise / life sciences
SimplePracticeClinic / group practice

What each one is

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

NextGen Healthcare

Leader

An AI-enhanced, cloud-based system that integrates electronic health records, practice management, patient communications, and revenue cycle management to streamline operations for specialty practices. Features include ambient AI documentation, interoperability with healthcare networks and payers, and tools for population health management.

Independently observed

SimplePractice

Cloud-based software that helps therapists, psychiatrists, and other wellness practitioners manage their practice operations, including scheduling, billing, patient documentation, treatment planning, and video consultations.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

NextGen Healthcare

Leader
Quote-based

Contact sales for pricing

  • NextGen EnterpriseContact sales
  • NextGen OfficeContact sales
as of verify ↗

SimplePractice

from $49/moSubscriptionFree tier30-day trial

Free 30-day trial, then from $49/month. Optional add-ons for Care Aide, Note Taker, and ePrescribe available for all plans.

  • Starter$49/month (50% off first 3 months if purchased within 7 days: $24.50/month)
  • Essential$79/month (50% off first 3 months if purchased within 7 days: $39.50/month)
  • Plus$99/month (50% off first 3 months if purchased within 7 days: $49.50/month)
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
iOS
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Android
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
NextGen Healthcare
SimplePractice

Integrations

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

NextGen Healthcare

Leader
9 total
  • Payers
  • HIEs (Health Information Exchanges)
  • State reporting systems
  • Mirth Connect
  • Third-party API applications
  • Patient access applications
  • National data exchange platforms
  • WellSky
  • Health Information Exchanges
Independently observed

SimplePractice

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.