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Head-to-head · Patient Management

SimplePractice vs NexHealth

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score SimplePractice #5 in Patient Management 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice
NexHealth #6 in Patient Management 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit NexHealth

SimplePractice leads on 0 checks, NexHealth on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSimplePractice · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly SimplePractice

SimplePractice scores higher on our rubric for patient management: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

SimplePractice is the better fit for solo and small health and wellness practices. NexHealth is the better fit for practices prioritizing EHR-connected engagement.

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo and small health and wellness practices

  • NexHealth fits best

    Practices prioritizing EHR-connected engagement

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Side by side

Feature SimplePractice 8.5/10 Visit ↗ NexHealth 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #5 in Patient Management #6 in Patient Management
Best for Solo and small health and wellness practices Practices prioritizing EHR-connected engagement
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimplePractice 1/6 · NexHealth 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Online requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring appointments
  • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and payments
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards
  • Books appointments against real-time availability synced to health records
  • Combines reminders, recalls, intake forms, waitlists and patient messaging
  • Syncs online payments and payment requests with health record systems
Cons
  • No free plan; monthly plans start at $49
  • Starter omits secure messaging and client waitlists
  • Team support and group appointments require the $99 Plus plan
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed by plan
  • Setup depends on compatibility with supported health record systems
  • Telehealth is mentioned, but dedicated product details are limited
Our verdict

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  1. SimplePracticePatient Management 8.530-day trial
  2. NexHealthPatient Management 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Online requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring appointments
    • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and payments
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly plans start at $49
    • Starter omits secure messaging and client waitlists
    • Team support and group appointments require the $99 Plus plan

  • NexHealth — where it wins

    • Books appointments against real-time availability synced to health records
    • Combines reminders, recalls, intake forms, waitlists and patient messaging
    • Syncs online payments and payment requests with health record systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed by plan
    • Setup depends on compatibility with supported health record systems
    • Telehealth is mentioned, but dedicated product details are limited

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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