NextGen Healthcare vs Waystar
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) and The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026). Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
Waystar ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #5) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system / Practice administrators, CFOs, and billing leaders at hospitals, physician groups, and specialty practices. Best-in-class clearinghouse with a near-99% clean claim rate across 5,000-plus payers.
At a glance
| NextGen Healthcare | Waystar | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Specialty practices needing customization | Highest clean claim rate |
| Pricing | $$$ ($379 to $649/mo/provider) | $$$ ($200 to $500/provider/mo est. plus per-claim fees) |
| HQ | Atlanta, GA, USA | Louisville, USA |
| Founded | 1974 | 2017 |
NextGen Healthcare
Best for specialty practices that require highly customizable clinical templates.
www.nextgen.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026)
Waystar
Best-in-class clearinghouse with a near-99% clean claim rate across 5,000-plus payers.
www.waystar.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.