Epic Systems vs Tebra (formerly Kareo)
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
Epic Systems ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system. The gold standard for large hospitals needing a single, unified patient record.
At a glance
| Epic Systems | Tebra (formerly Kareo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8 |
| Best for | Large integrated health systems | Independent practices |
| Pricing | $$$$$ (Implementation costs in millions) | $$ ($199 to $499/mo/provider) |
| HQ | Verona, WI, USA | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
| Founded | 1979 | 2004 |
Epic Systems
The gold standard for large hospitals needing a single, unified patient record.
www.epic.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026)
Tebra (formerly Kareo)
Best all-in-one clinical and marketing platform for independent practices.
www.tebra.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.