DrChrono (by EverHealth) vs athenahealth
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026). Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
athenahealth ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system. Best for network intelligence and cloud-based revenue cycle management in ambulatory settings.
At a glance
| DrChrono (by EverHealth) | athenahealth | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.4 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Mobile-first practices on Apple devices | Networked, cloud-based practices |
| Pricing | $$ ($250 to $500/mo/provider) | $$$$ ($500 to $900/mo/provider) |
| HQ | Sunnyvale, CA, USA | Watertown, MA, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 1997 |
DrChrono (by EverHealth)
The best EHR for practices that run primarily on iPad and iPhone.
www.drchrono.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026)
athenahealth
Best for network intelligence and cloud-based revenue cycle management in ambulatory settings.
www.athenahealth.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.