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Head-to-head · Podiatry Software

NextGen Podiatry vs MacPractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score NextGen Podiatry #1 in Podiatry Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit NextGen
MacPractice #8 in Podiatry Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MacPractice

NextGen Podiatry leads on 0 checks, MacPractice on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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
  • Most featuresNextGen Podiatry · 3 of 3

NextGen Podiatry scores higher on our rubric for podiatry software: 8.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

NextGen Podiatry is the better fit for podiatry practices seeking a specialty-focused suite. MacPractice is the better fit for mac practices needing scheduling and billing.

  • NextGen Podiatry fits best

    Podiatry practices seeking a specialty-focused suite

  • MacPractice fits best

    Mac practices needing scheduling and billing

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Side by side

Feature NextGen Podiatry 8.3/10 Visit ↗ MacPractice 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 6.9
Ranking #1 in Podiatry Software #8 in Podiatry Software
Best for Podiatry practices seeking a specialty-focused suite Mac practices needing scheduling and billing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, macOS, iOS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features NextGen 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 web Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Podiatry-specific clinical documentation and charting workflows
  • Combines EHR, practice management, scheduling and billing
  • Includes patient engagement and portal capabilities
  • 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 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
  • 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

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…

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. NextGen PodiatryPodiatry Software 8.3Pricing on request
  2. MacPracticePodiatry Software 6.9Pricing 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

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

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

    Visit NextGenFull 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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