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Head-to-head · Podiatry Software

EMA Podiatry vs MacPractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score EMA Podiatry #2 in Podiatry Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ModMed
MacPractice #8 in Podiatry Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MacPractice

EMA Podiatry leads on 0 checks, MacPractice on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEMA Podiatry · 7.9/10
  • Most featuresEMA Podiatry · 3 of 3

EMA Podiatry scores higher on our rubric for podiatry software: 7.9 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

EMA Podiatry is the better fit for podiatry practices wanting purpose-built charting. MacPractice is the better fit for mac practices needing scheduling and billing.

  • EMA Podiatry fits best

    Podiatry practices wanting purpose-built charting

  • MacPractice fits best

    Mac practices needing scheduling and billing

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Side by side

Feature EMA Podiatry 7.9/10 Visit ↗ MacPractice 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 6.9
Ranking #2 in Podiatry Software #8 in Podiatry Software
Best for Podiatry practices wanting purpose-built charting Mac practices needing scheduling and billing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS
Support Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features EMA Podiatry 3/3 · MacPractice 0/3
Podiatry charting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Appointment scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Patient portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Billing features Both Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Not checked yet
Supported platforms iPad, desktop, smartphone Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Podiatry-specific charting, customizable visit templates, and suggested coding
  • Photography and drawing tools support clinical documentation
  • Scheduling, billing, patient engagement, and AI documentation are available
  • Customizable scheduling with self-booking, reminders and confirmations
  • Patient ledgers, claims, payments and refunds in one practice system
  • Plus and Premium add forms, iPad apps and patient portal features
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting ModMed and requesting a demo
  • Some capabilities depend on broader ModMed products or optional services
  • No free plan is offered
  • Dental and periodontal charting is not podiatry-specific
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a demo
  • Core data is stored locally, with browser access through MP.Go
Our verdict

EMA Podiatry is ModMed’s cloud-based electronic health record for podiatry practices. Its defining focus is specialty charting: customizable visit templates, suggested notes, diagnoses and billing codes, plus integrated photography and…

Read the review →

MacPractice brings scheduling, clinical and financial workflows together for small to medium-sized practices using Apple devices. Its listed specialties include dental, medical, chiropractic and optical care, while its verified charting…

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  1. EMA PodiatryPodiatry Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. MacPracticePodiatry Software 6.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EMA Podiatry — where it wins

    • Podiatry-specific charting, customizable visit templates, and suggested coding
    • Photography and drawing tools support clinical documentation
    • Scheduling, billing, patient engagement, and AI documentation are available

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting ModMed and requesting a demo
    • Some capabilities depend on broader ModMed products or optional services
    • No free plan is offered

  • MacPractice — where it wins

    • Customizable scheduling with self-booking, reminders and confirmations
    • Patient ledgers, claims, payments and refunds in one practice system
    • Plus and Premium add forms, iPad apps and patient portal features

    Where it doesn't

    • Dental and periodontal charting is not podiatry-specific
    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a demo
    • Core data is stored locally, with browser access through MP.Go
  • EMA Podiatry7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Purpose-built podiatry charting with practice tools, patient engagement, and AI documentation.

    Visit ModMedFull verdict →
  • MacPractice6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Mac-oriented practice management with scheduling, billing and patient access tools.

    Visit MacPracticeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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