Healthie alternatives
7 Healthie alternatives from our directory, ranked by AIOP Score, with published pricing, HIPAA BAA status, best fit and when to switch. Admin and operations only.
Healthie listingFacts last checked up to 2026-10-21 · ranked by AIOP Score
About Healthie
Full listing →7.8/10$19.99–$129.99/moBAA available
- Pricing
- Reported $19.99–$129.99/mo; group from $149.99/mo (third-party)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – BAA effective when account is created (vendor BAA page)
- Best fit
- Virtual-first, nutrition and wellness practices
- Last checked
- 2026-10-15 · ona.health · BAA: www.gethealthie.com
Why practices look for Healthie alternatives
- Pricing in our data is third-party reported ($19.99–$129.99/mo; group from $149.99/mo).
- We could not verify e-prescribing, telehealth or billing details from public sources in our last check.
- Prescribers who need EPCS should get it confirmed in writing for a specific plan before committing.
Stay with Healthie if…
You run a virtual-first, nutrition or wellness practice. The BAA takes effect when the account is created.
Quick picks
- Highest AIOP Score: PracticeQ (IntakeQ) (10.0/10). Starter $59.90/mo (25 appointments, 50 SMS, 25 form submissions per practitioner/mo).
- Vendor states a BAA on every plan or account: PracticeQ (IntakeQ), Carepatron, Practice Better, SimplePractice and Ona Health.
- Free plan, tier or free use: Carepatron and Practice Better. A free tier isn't always covered by the BAA, so read the BAA line for each.
7 alternatives, ranked
All EHR & Practice Management tools →- From $59.90/moBAA available
- Pricing
- Starter $59.90/mo (25 appointments, 50 SMS, 25 form submissions per practitioner/mo); Pro $84.90/mo (500 appointments, 300 SMS, 500 form submissions); 1 practitioner + up to 10 free assistant accounts; extra practitioner $25/mo (Starter) or $30/mo (Pro); Engage add-on from $99.90/mo; 2-week free trial (vendor site)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – HIPAA compliant with BAA, listed in every plan (vendor site)
- Best for
- Solo and small practices that want heavy intake automation and forms; prescribers who want flat-price eRx with EPCS
- Last checked
- · www.practiceq.com
- Free plan · from $0BAA available
- Pricing
- Free plan $0 (unlimited clients, AI scribe, telehealth, 1GB storage); Plus $31/user/mo, Advanced $39/user/mo billed monthly, 20% off yearly; intro discounts often shown (vendor site)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – BAA accepted automatically at signup on all plans, including Free; HIPAA compliant, SOC 2 Type II (vendor help center)
- Best for
- Solo and small therapy practices wanting a low-cost start; PMHNPs via the eRx add-on
- Last checked
- · www.carepatron.com · BAA: help.carepatron.com
- Free plan · from $35/moBAA available
- Pricing
- Free Sprout plan; Starter $35/mo, Professional $69/mo, Plus $99/mo, Team $155/mo billed monthly (about 10% less annually) (vendor site)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – HIPAA BAA signed in-app on all plans, including the free Sprout plan (vendor help center)
- Best for
- Cash-pay wellness, nutrition and integrative practices
- Last checked
- · practicebetter.io · BAA: help.practicebetter.io
- From $49/moBAA available
- Pricing
- Starter $49/mo, Essential $79/mo, Plus $99/mo; team members only on Plus ($74/clinician/mo for 2–5 clinicians); eligible new customers 50% off for 3 months if they subscribe in the first 7 days of the 30-day trial (vendor site)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – BAA accepted automatically at signup on all plans; HIPAA compliant and HITRUST certified (vendor support)
- Best for
- Therapy-heavy practices that want a polished plug-and-play EHR; prescribers via the ePrescribe add-on
- Last checked
- · support.simplepractice.com · BAA: support.simplepractice.com
- From $130/practitionerBAA available
- Pricing
- $130/practitioner seat; $45/staff seat (vendor)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – BAA incorporated into Platform Terms for every workspace (vendor terms)
- Best for
- Behavioral health practices wanting AI built in
- Last checked
- · ona.health · BAA: docs.ona.health
- From $25/provider/moBAA available
- Pricing
- Reported $25/provider/mo up to 50 encounters; unlimited $350/provider/mo (third-party)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – terms state a BAA may be entered before use (vendor terms of service)
- Best for
- Low-volume and budget-conscious practices
- Last checked
- · ehratlas.com · BAA: www.charmhealth.com
- From $349/provider/moBAA available
- Pricing
- Reported $349/provider/mo billed annually, $399 month-to-month (third-party)
- HIPAA BAA
- Yes – published BAA accepted at signup (vendor BAA page)
- Best for
- Independent primary care
- Last checked
- · ehratlas.com · BAA: www.elationhealth.com
Healthie vs the top 3 at a glance
 Healthie |  PracticeQ (IntakeQ) |  Carepatron |  Practice Better | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Reported $19.99–$129.99/mo; group from $149.99/mo (third-party) | Starter $59.90/mo (25 appointments, 50 SMS, 25 form submissions per practitioner/mo); Pro $84.90/mo (500 appointments, 300 SMS, 500 form submissions); 1 practitioner + up to 10 free assistant accounts; extra practitioner $25/mo (Starter) or $30/mo (Pro); Engage add-on from $99.90/mo; 2-week free trial (vendor site) | Free plan $0 (unlimited clients, AI scribe, telehealth, 1GB storage); Plus $31/user/mo, Advanced $39/user/mo billed monthly, 20% off yearly; intro discounts often shown (vendor site) | Free Sprout plan; Starter $35/mo, Professional $69/mo, Plus $99/mo, Team $155/mo billed monthly (about 10% less annually) (vendor site) |
| Built-in AI | AI Scribe from $35/mo with 40 hours on Plus plans and up (third-party) | No native AI scribe (third-party review) | AI Scribe 3.0 (transcription, SOAP/DAP/BIRP drafts, ICD-10 capture) included on all plans, including Free, at no extra cost (vendor) | AI Charting Assistant add-on from $10/mo: dictate a session and get a structured draft note (vendor site) |
| e-Prescribing / EPCS | unverified | Add-on – e-prescribe $65/mo per prescriber, same price with controlled substances (EPCS; DEA required); ID.me identity proofing included; up to 5 supporting staff free, $5/mo each after (vendor support) | Add-on – ePrescribe via DoseSpot $39/user/mo on paid plans; EPCS supported after identity proofing and two-factor setup (vendor) | Add-on – ePrescribe with EPCS $49/mo + $99 onboarding; PDMP $5/mo + $399 onboarding (vendor site) |
| Telehealth | unverified | Yes – included on every plan (in-house, Zoom or Google Meet) (vendor site) | Yes – included on all plans; group telehealth on Plus and up (vendor site) | Yes – built-in HIPAA-compliant telehealth (vendor site) |
| Billing & claims | unverified | Claims & superbills with clearinghouse integrations, invoicing and payments included on every plan (vendor site) | Superbills and CMS-1500 on Free; electronic claims from $0.25/claim and eligibility checks $0.15/check on paid plans (vendor site) | Invoicing, payments and payment plans; insurance claims not a focus (vendor site) |
| HIPAA BAA | Yes – BAA effective when account is created (vendor BAA page) | Yes – HIPAA compliant with BAA, listed in every plan (vendor site) | Yes – BAA accepted automatically at signup on all plans, including Free; HIPAA compliant, SOC 2 Type II (vendor help center) | Yes – HIPAA BAA signed in-app on all plans, including the free Sprout plan (vendor help center) |
| Best fit | Virtual-first, nutrition and wellness practices | Solo and small practices that want heavy intake automation and forms; prescribers who want flat-price eRx with EPCS | Solo and small therapy practices wanting a low-cost start; PMHNPs via the eRx add-on | Cash-pay wellness, nutrition and integrative practices |
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Facts come from vendor pages and third-party reviews, as labeled on each line. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm it. Get the BAA for the exact plan you buy and confirm pricing with the vendor before you switch.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Healthie alternatives for a small practice?
Ranked by AIOP Score among the 7 alternatives we track: PracticeQ (IntakeQ) (10.0), Carepatron (9.8), Practice Better (9.7) and SimplePractice (9.7). The score is editorial and calculated from published pricing, BAA status, small-practice fit, setup and features. Sponsorship never affects it.
Which Healthie alternatives include a BAA on every plan?
Per the vendors' own pages: PracticeQ (IntakeQ), Carepatron, Practice Better, SimplePractice and Ona Health. Confirm the BAA covers the exact plan you buy.
Does Healthie offer a HIPAA BAA?
Our data says: Yes – BAA effective when account is created (vendor BAA page). Last checked 2026-10-15.
Is there a free alternative to Healthie?
Carepatron and Practice Better list a free plan, tier or free use. Check whether the free option is covered by a BAA before using it with patient information.
Disclaimer: This site covers administrative and operational workflows only. It is not clinical, legal, or compliance advice. Pricing and BAA status come from vendor sites or third-party reviews as of the date shown and can change – confirm directly with each vendor and your compliance advisor before using any tool with protected health information.