Deelo vs NextGen Healthcare

NextGen Healthcare is multi-specialty groups that include ophthalmology alongside other practices. Deelo is the all-in-one alternative with 50+ apps at a fraction of the cost.

Deelo

Price: Free / from $19/seat/mo

Best for: Businesses that want one platform for everything

Strengths

  • 50+ integrated apps in one platform — CRM, invoicing, scheduling, helpdesk, eCommerce, HR, and more
  • Free plan with all apps included; paid plans from $19/seat/month with no contracts
  • Data flows between apps automatically — no integrations to configure or maintain
  • Built-in AI assistant that works across all your business data

Considerations

  • Newer platform with a growing but smaller community compared to legacy tools
  • Individual apps may have fewer niche features than a single-purpose competitor
  • Ecosystem of third-party integrations is still expanding

NextGen Healthcare

Price: $300 - $600+/provider/mo

Best for: Multi-specialty groups that include ophthalmology alongside other practices

Strengths

  • Established EHR with ophthalmology specialty templates and workflows
  • Integrated practice management with scheduling and revenue cycle
  • Population health analytics and chronic disease management tools

Gaps Deelo fills

  • Interface feels dated with a steep learning curve for new staff
  • No CRM pipeline, marketing automation, or unified business platform
  • Implementation and customization require significant professional services

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureDeeloNextGen Healthcare
Ophthalmic examination templates and visual acuity tracking
Surgical planning for cataract and refractive procedures
Ophthalmic imaging integration (OCT, fundus photography)
Optical dispensary and frame inventory management
Vision insurance eligibility and claims processing
Patient portal with pre-operative and post-operative instructions
Built-in CRM
Invoicing & billing
50+ integrated business apps
AI assistant
No long-term contract required
Free plan available

Where Each Platform Excels

Pricing & Value

Deelo starts free with all 50+ apps and upgrades to $19/seat/month. NextGen Healthcare costs $300 - $600+/provider/mo and only covers ophthalmology practice. For businesses that need more than one tool, Deelo replaces multiple subscriptions with a single, affordable platform.

Platform Breadth

NextGen Healthcare excels at ophthalmology practice with features like ophthalmic examination templates and visual acuity tracking and surgical planning for cataract and refractive procedures. Deelo matches these capabilities and adds CRM, invoicing, scheduling, helpdesk, eCommerce, HR, project management, and 40+ more apps — all connected, all included.

Setup & Learning Curve

Deelo gets most businesses running in under 15 minutes with industry-specific onboarding. NextGen Healthcare requires more time and configuration to get started. The difference is that with Deelo, you set up one platform instead of integrating five.

Support & AI

Deelo includes a built-in AI assistant that can answer questions, pull data, and help you navigate across all 50+ apps. NextGen Healthcare may offer support documentation and chat, but it cannot reach into your CRM, invoices, and schedules the way Deelo's integrated assistant can.

Which One Is Right for You?

Choose NextGen Healthcare if...

  • You only need ophthalmology practice and nothing else
  • You are already deeply invested in the NextGen Healthcare ecosystem
  • You need the most specialized ophthalmology practice features regardless of cost

Choose Deelo if...

  • You want ophthalmology practice plus CRM, invoicing, scheduling, and more in one platform
  • You are tired of paying for and managing multiple SaaS subscriptions
  • You want an AI-powered platform that grows with your business
  • You want to start free with no contract lock-in

Try the NextGen Healthcare Alternative That Does It All

Get ophthalmology practice plus 50+ business apps, free. No credit card, no contract.

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