First EMR - Top Competitors (Feb 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 24, 2022

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First EMR vs. Alternatives in 2024

In the EMR software category, the following software brands are the top alternatives to FirstEMR: Meditech Expanse, NextGen Office, Axxess Home Health, and Kareo Clinical. In the select categories below, FirstEMR is compared to its top alternatives below:

• Cloud/On-premise: FirstEMR is a fully integrated EMR software solution that is deployable both on the cloud and on-premise. In comparison, Meditech Expanse and other top FirstEMR alternatives are fully cloud-based options.
• Cost: FirstEMR pricing starts at $250 per month per provider, and no free plan or free trial is available. In comparison, Kareo Clinical and other top FirstEMR competitors do not disclose their pricing details publicly. They also do not offer any free trial or free version.
• Customers/Industries: FirstEMR targets ambulatory and clinical practices of all kinds and specialties in the healthcare industry. In comparison, all top FirstEMR competitors target similar customers in the healthcare industry. NextGen Office and Meditech Expanse also target population health needs, Axxess Home Health targets pediatrics and home health institutions, and Kareo Clinical is used in mental health and psychiatry.
• Functionality: FirstEMR is loaded with robust features common to EMR and practice management software solutions like telehealth, patient portal, customizable templates, and API functionality. Compared to its top alternatives, FirstEMR does not have features that support billing and revenue cycle management like its top alternatives. Also, FirstEMR has ePrescribe tools available on its top alternatives and medical, educational facilities for patients, which NextGen Office and other top alternatives do not offer.
• Popularity: The company behind the FirstEMR platform was founded in 1970 and has provided healthcare solutions for over 50 years. In comparison, Axxess Home Health is trusted by over 500,000 users, Kareo Clinical serves over 75,000 providers, and NextGen Office has over 155,000 caregivers actively using its platform.
• Scalability: FirstEMR is a scalable EMR software solution that fits all sizes, small and large-scale practices. In comparison, all top FirstEMR alternatives are highly scalable software options, fit for both small practices and large-scale operations.
• Support: Users of the FirstEMR system can access support through the phone support channel. When compared to its top alternatives, FirstEMR has less robust support channel options. Kareo Clinical offers support through live chat and email, while all FirstEMR alternatives have knowledge bases and email support channel options.