Waystar vs SimplePractice
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Telehealth Platforms (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
Waystar ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Practice administrators, CFOs, and billing leaders at hospitals, physician groups, and specialty practices / Healthcare providers running virtual visits. Best-in-class clearinghouse with a near-99% clean claim rate across 5,000-plus payers.
At a glance
| Waystar | SimplePractice | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Telehealth Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Highest clean claim rate | All-in-one for private practice |
| Pricing | $$$ ($200 to $500/provider/mo est. plus per-claim fees) | $$ ($69 to $159/mo) |
| HQ | Louisville, USA | Santa Monica, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
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)
SimplePractice
The best all-in-one suite (telehealth, billing, notes) for therapists and solo practitioners.
www.simplepractice.com/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.