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Head-to-head · Podiatry Software

NextGen Podiatry vs EMA Podiatry

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score NextGen Podiatry #1 in Podiatry Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit NextGen
EMA Podiatry #2 in Podiatry Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ModMed

NextGen Podiatry leads on 0 checks, EMA Podiatry 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 scoreNextGen Podiatry · 8.3/10

NextGen Podiatry scores higher on our rubric for podiatry software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

NextGen Podiatry is the better fit for podiatry practices seeking a specialty-focused suite. EMA Podiatry is the better fit for podiatry practices wanting purpose-built charting.

  • NextGen Podiatry fits best

    Podiatry practices seeking a specialty-focused suite

  • EMA Podiatry fits best

    Podiatry practices wanting purpose-built charting

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Side by side

Feature NextGen Podiatry 8.3/10 Visit ↗ EMA Podiatry 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #1 in Podiatry Software #2 in Podiatry Software
Best for Podiatry practices seeking a specialty-focused suite Podiatry practices wanting purpose-built charting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NextGen Podiatry 3/3 · EMA Podiatry 3/3
Podiatry charting ✓ ✓
Appointment scheduling ✓ ✓
Patient portal ✓ ✓
Specs
Billing features Both Both
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Supported platforms web iPad, desktop, smartphone
Our review
Pros
  • Podiatry-specific clinical documentation and charting workflows
  • Combines EHR, practice management, scheduling and billing
  • Includes patient engagement and portal capabilities
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact with the sales team
  • Available on web, with no other platform listed
  • Its described scope is less feature- and integration-deep than the category leader
  • Pricing requires contacting ModMed and requesting a demo
  • Some capabilities depend on broader ModMed products or optional services
  • No free plan is offered
Our verdict

Podiatry practices looking to bring clinical and administrative work into a specialty-focused system may find a close fit in NextGen Podiatry. From NextGen Healthcare, it combines electronic health records with podiatry-specific…

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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…

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  1. NextGen PodiatryPodiatry Software 8.3Pricing on request
  2. EMA PodiatryPodiatry Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NextGen Podiatry — where it wins

    • Podiatry-specific clinical documentation and charting workflows
    • Combines EHR, practice management, scheduling and billing
    • Includes patient engagement and portal capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact with the sales team
    • Available on web, with no other platform listed
    • Its described scope is less feature- and integration-deep than the category leader

  • 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
  • NextGen Podiatry8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A podiatry-focused suite covering charting, scheduling, billing and patient engagement.

    Visit NextGenFull verdict →
  • EMA Podiatry7.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit ModMedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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