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Best DrChrono alternatives in India (2026)

DrChrono is a hospital, clinic & pharmacy software product from EverHealth, Sunnyvale, priced at ₹16,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 13 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to DrChrono are CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) (₹3,000/mo), Clinicea (₹1,500/mo), SimplePractice (₹4,000/mo), MocDoc (₹999/mo) and Cliniko (₹3,000/mo). Practo is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹499/month.

Why businesses look for a DrChrono alternative

There is no free plan

DrChrono has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

DrChrono starts at ₹16,000/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

DrChrono is built in United States. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

DrChrono does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

DrChrono alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches DrChrono's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
DrChrono logoDrChrono (current)₹16,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
1CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) logoCrelioHealth (LiveHealth)₹3,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
2Clinicea logoClinicea₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
3SimplePractice logoSimplePractice₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
4MocDoc logoMocDoc₹999/moNoWebYes4.7/5
5Cliniko logoCliniko₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
6DocEngage EMR logoDocEngage EMR₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
7Docon logoDoconPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
8Halemind logoHalemind₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
9Portea logoPorteaPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
10Jane App logoJane App₹6,000/moNoWeb, Android, iOSNo4.2/5
11Zoho Creator Healthcare logoZoho Creator Healthcare₹600/moNoWebYes4.4/5
12Healthray logoHealthray₹499/moNoWebYes4.3/5
13Practo logoPractoFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
14TherapyNotes logoTherapyNotesOn requestNoWebNo4/5
15Practice Fusion logoPractice FusionOn requestNoWebNo4/5
16Salesforce Health Cloud logoSalesforce Health CloudOn requestNoWebNo4/5
17Kivihealth logoKivihealthFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
18CareStack logoCareStack$829 / monthNoWebNo3.9/5
19Netmeds logoNetmedsFreeYesWebYes4.7/5
20eSanjeevani logoeSanjeevaniFreeYesWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 DrChrono alternatives in detail

Clinicea logo

2. Clinicea

Clinicea · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

Clinic management built in Bengaluru.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹14,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
SimplePractice logo

3. SimplePractice

SimplePractice · Santa Monica · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.2/5

Practice management for therapists.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹12,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
MocDoc logo

4. MocDoc

MocDoc · Chennai · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.7/5

Clinic and hospital management built in Chennai.

₹999/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹15,001/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Chennai)

Key features

  • Appointment management with waitlist and token system
  • 15+ specialty OP case sheet templates
  • E-prescriptions
  • ICD-10, LOINC, CPT and CDT coding
  • Patient portal
Cliniko logo

5. Cliniko

Cliniko · Melbourne · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.2/5

Practice management.

₹3,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹13,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
DocEngage EMR logo

6. DocEngage EMR

DocEngage · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

Clinic EMR and CRM.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹15,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Docon logo

7. Docon

Docon Technologies · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

Digital prescription and clinic software.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Halemind logo

8. Halemind

Halemind · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

EMR and clinic software built in Bengaluru.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹15,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Portea logo

9. Portea

Portea Medical · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.5/5

Home healthcare.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Jane App logo

10. Jane App

Jane Software · North Vancouver · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.2/5

Clinic management.

₹6,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DrChrono

  • Starts ₹10,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹16,000/mo)
  • Also available on Android, iOS

DrChrono alternatives by what you need

How to choose a DrChrono alternative

  • Clinics need speed and WhatsApp reminders; hospitals need billing, insurance and departmental workflows — do not buy a hospital suite for a clinic.
  • Pharmacies must have batch, expiry and schedule-H compliance.
  • Check ABDM readiness for health-record interoperability.

DrChrono alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to DrChrono in 2026?+

The closest matches to DrChrono on App Advisor are CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) (₹3,000/mo), Clinicea (₹1,500/mo), SimplePractice (₹4,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DrChrono, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to DrChrono?+

Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Practo (Free plan), Kivihealth (Free plan), Netmeds (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to DrChrono?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Healthray starts lowest at ₹499/mo, compared with ₹16,000/mo for DrChrono. Practo also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to DrChrono?+

Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) (₹3,000/mo), Clinicea (₹1,500/mo), MocDoc (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

DrChrono vs CrelioHealth (LiveHealth): which is better?+

CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) is the closest match to DrChrono in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹13,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹16,000/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these DrChrono alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in hospital, clinic & pharmacy software or a category DrChrono also covers, and EverHealth's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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