Summary
The strongest alternative to DrChrono for a private clinic that wants the consultation and the front desk on a single record is Wai, the clinic platform built for that whole day. DrChrono, by EverHealth, is an all-in-one platform that brings scheduling and documentation together with billing, and it has a strong mobile heritage.1 It sells 3 plans named Foundation, Growth and Premium, with base prices given by quote, and its AI documentation product, EverHealth Scribe, is listed as an add-on.2 Wai suits a clinic whose patients reach it by phone and WhatsApp as well as through a portal. It drafts the note and letters for signature, and drafts a reply to each enquiry for a named person to approve.34 Deposits and invoices run into the clinic's own Stripe account.4 A US practice that wants a mobile-first EHR with built-in revenue cycle tools has good reason to choose DrChrono. A private clinic that wants published clinician prices and a shared patient thread should start with Wai. The table compares them as read on 9 November 2026.
Every DrChrono cell comes from its own pages as read on 9 November 2026. The Wai cells come from our product and pricing pages.
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Request a demo| What you get | DrChrono | Wai |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | By quote, across Foundation, Growth and Premium | Clinician prices published on our pricing page |
| Scope | EHR, practice management, billing, telehealth and patient portal | Consultation, front desk, booking and payments on 1 record |
| AI documentation | EverHealth Scribe, listed as an add-on | Note and letters drafted for the clinician to sign |
| Payments | Integrated Payments, $5 programme fee plus 3.25% + $0.30 | Card payments into the clinic's own Stripe account |
| Reminders | 250 to 1,000 texts by plan, then $0.05 per text | Reminders within Studio |
| Patient channels | Patient portal and mobile apps | Calls, email, web forms and WhatsApp in 1 thread per patient |
The patient's journey on a single record
Wai covers the visit and the day around it. It prepares a briefing before each visit and drafts the note in the room or on video, then readies letters and suggested coding for the clinician to sign.3 Each clinical answer shows its source.3
Studio holds calls and WhatsApp in a thread with email and web forms, and someone at the clinic approves each reply.4 Cancellations reach the waitlist with an offer.5 Clinic management software shows the scope, the switching checklist covers the move, and the guide to a single inbox for clinic messages explains the front desk. The EHR price index adds context. People decide what reaches a patient.
DrChrono's strengths on mobile and in billing
DrChrono was built with mobility in mind, and its home page describes it as accessible anywhere.1 The platform joins scheduling and documentation with billing, with end-to-end claims management and a proprietary clearinghouse.1
Its plans are clear about allowances. Foundation includes 250 text reminders, Growth 500 and Premium 1,000, and its pricing page publishes overage rates.2 An AI-powered no-show predictor is also listed.1 Clinicians review documentation before it is finalised.
Published prices on 9 November 2026
DrChrono's page gave base plans by quote and published add-on fees, including Extended Lab Integration at $30 per provider a month.2 Wai publishes Clinician and Clinician Plus prices on its pricing page, with a 7-day trial, and scopes Studio per location in a demo.6
Choosing by how the practice works
Working style and patient channels point the way. A US practice built around mobile charting and in-house billing can make a strong case for DrChrono, and a private clinic built around the patient's journey is well served by Wai. The clinical lead should try each on real visits.
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Request a demoFrequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to DrChrono for a private clinic?
How much does DrChrono cost?
Its pricing page on 9 November 2026 directed buyers to request a quote for Foundation, Growth and Premium.2
Does DrChrono have an AI scribe?
Yes. EverHealth Scribe is listed as an add-on, and its Premium plan refers to advanced AI features.2
Is DrChrono good on mobile?
Its home page describes a platform built with mobility in mind, with mobile and desktop compatibility.1
Can Wai work alongside DrChrono?
Yes. Signed notes and letters export into other systems.7
How do we start with Wai?
Clinician starts online with a 7-day trial, and most Studio locations are live within a week.6
Sources
- DrChrono, read 9 November 2026
- DrChrono pricing, read 9 November 2026
- For clinicians, read 9 November 2026
- Platform, read 9 November 2026
- Studio, the front desk, read 9 November 2026
- Pricing, read 9 November 2026
- Integrations, read 9 November 2026
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