How we compare
We don't just set up your practice, we set you up for success.
Ownership matters: who keeps your practice and entity, and who helps you form it from day one. See how NoBackOffice compares to DIY, Headway, and Tebra.
NoBackOffice
$0 to start
Scheduling, billing automation, AI scribe: $0 extra. Per visit when you treat; RCM % when insurance pays; state fees pass through.
Do It Yourself
~$400/mo+
Typical stack (EHR + billing + scribe + cal): ~$400-$1,200/mo. Year one all-in often ~$6,000-$12,000+.
Headway
Rev share
Portion of insured session payments; varies by plan. No flat monthly EHR fee in public materials. You do not get complete ownership of an independent practice in the same way as running your own entity: you operate inside their network. They may help with some formation and credentialing, but it is not a fully owner-controlled solo practice model.
Tebra
~$10/mo+
Often ~$10-$50/mo entry; ~$80-$100+/provider/mo EHR and PM; marketing ~$200-$400/mo; managed billing ~4-8% collections. Tebra does not help with practice formation or standing up your entity: you bring or build the practice separately, then plug it into their software.
| Capability | NoBackOffice | Do It Yourself | Headway | Tebra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical recurring cost | $0 subscription; per visit + RCM when paid | ~$400-$1,200/mo tools | Session revenue share | ~$80-$100+/provider/mo EHR and PM; +$200-$400/mo marketing common |
| Practice ownership | Yours: full ownership of your PC and practice; you operate independently. | Yours: full ownership; you choose and pay each vendor. | Not complete independent ownership: you practice within Headway's network and economics. Some formation or credentialing help may be available, but not the same as owning a standalone practice outside that model. | You own your business if you already have one; Tebra sells software and services, not formation of your practice or entity. |
| Automated scheduling | Included, $0 extra | Separate apps; ~$0-$50/mo | In workflow | In suite |
| Insurance billing | Automated, $0 extra | ~$50-$250/mo or % of claims | In revenue share | Integrated; managed ~4-8% if bought |
| Customizable AI scribe | $0 extra | ~$99-$199/mo typical | Varies | Tier or add-on |
| PC formation, NPI Type II, credentialing | Guided | Self-service; state fees | Some support inside their network; not the same as standing up a fully independent owned entity on your own. | Does not offer practice formation or entity setup; EHR and PM only. |
| Overhead | One stack | Many vendors | Network model | Modular |