Summary
The strongest alternative to Tebra for a private clinic that wants the consultation and the front desk on a single record is Wai, the clinic platform built around that patient record. Tebra is a serious option for independent US practices, with published bundles from $49 to $799 per provider a month, and its FAQ states more than 142,000 providers supported.12 Its AI tools are sold as add-ons, with AI Note Assist at $99 per provider a month and AI Voice Assistant at $149.1 Wai brings those jobs together on a single record. It drafts the note and letters for clinician signature, and Studio places calls and WhatsApp in a shared thread with a reply drafted for each enquiry.56 A US practice that wants billing and marketing from a single vendor at a published per-provider price has good reason to choose Tebra. A private clinic that values a single patient thread across every channel should start with Wai. The table compares them as read on 9 November 2026.
Every Tebra cell comes from its own pages as found on 9 November 2026. The Wai cells come from our product and pricing pages.
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Request a demo| What you get | Tebra | Wai |
|---|---|---|
| Published price range | $49 to $799 per provider per month | Clinician prices on our pricing page, Studio per location |
| Physician bundle | $599 Essentials or $799 Automation at standard volume | Clinician starts online with a 7-day trial |
| AI note | AI Note Assist, $99 per provider a month | Note drafted in the room or on video for sign-off |
| AI phone | AI Voice Assistant, $149 per provider a month | Calls, email, web forms and WhatsApp in 1 thread per patient |
| Billing | Billing Starter or bundled, plus AI Billing Assistant at $99 | Insurance eligibility and claims within Studio |
| Practice size | Built for independent practices of 1 to 50 providers | Individual clinicians and whole locations |
Every channel on the patient's own record
Wai is built around the clinic's day. It prepares the 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.5 Each clinical answer shows its source.5 Studio places every enquiry in a single thread per patient, so a call follows the email before it.7
Cancellations reach the waitlist with an offer, and Studio handles reminders and deposits.78 Signed notes and letters go into Tebra by copy and PDF.9 The guide to working beside Kareo, now Tebra sets out those steps. Clinic management software shows the scope, and the switching checklist covers the move. The EHR price index adds wider context. A person approves each reply.
Tebra's strengths for independent practices
Tebra publishes its prices. Its overview page lists physician bundles at $599 for Practice Essentials and $799 for Practice Automation at standard volume, with lower rates for low-volume practices.1
The product covers a wide range of independent practice needs. The EHR and billing sit alongside patient experience tools such as online scheduling and reviews.3 AI Note Assist records the conversation and drafts a structured note for provider review.4 Providers approve each note before it is finalised.
Published prices on 9 November 2026
Tebra's overview page lists $49 to $799 per provider a month, with AI add-ons priced separately.1 Wai publishes Clinician and Clinician Plus prices on its pricing page, with a 7-day trial, and scopes Studio per location in a demo.8
Choosing the better fit
The decision rests on what the clinic wants to bring together. A US practice centred on claims and marketing can make a strong case for Tebra, and a private clinic centred on the patient's journey is well served by Wai. Practice owners should compare full costs.
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Request a demoFrequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Tebra for a private clinic?
How much does Tebra cost?
Its overview page on 9 November 2026 listed $49 to $799 per provider a month, with AI add-ons extra.1
Does Tebra have AI notes?
Yes. AI Note Assist is $99 per provider a month and can be added for an individual provider.1
Does Wai connect to Tebra?
Signed notes and letters go into Tebra by copy and PDF today.9
Can Wai answer our phones?
Studio places calls in the same thread as email and WhatsApp, with replies drafted for your team to approve.6
How do we start with Wai?
Clinician starts online with a 7-day trial, and most Studio locations are live within a week.8
Sources
- EHR software pricing and plans, read 9 November 2026
- Tebra FAQ, read 9 November 2026
- Tebra pricing comparison, read 9 November 2026
- Tebra launches AI Note Assist, 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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