Kipu Health Alternatives: Finding What Works (8 Best Alternatives)

Let’s be honest—switching EHRs is stressful. It’s time-consuming, expensive, and slows down your business.

But if you’re here, there’s a good possibility you’re at least thinking about Kipu Health alternatives.

We’re going to unpack the top alternatives to Kipu Health—and we’re going to keep it simple, human, and helpful.

We’ll cover what behavioral health clinics care about: documentation that doesn’t eat your day, billing that works, telehealth that’s built-in, and support teams that pick up the phone.

Note: PIMSY is our product. We’re proud of what we’ve built and believe we have the best electronic health record on the market. Request a personalized demo.

What Makes a Good Kipu Alternative?

Before diving into the list, here’s how we’re evaluating each platform:

• Billing: Can it handle claims efficiently and accurately? Denials? Patient statements? Is it painful or painless?
• Telehealth: Is it built into the system or a third-party add-on (e.g., Zoom)? Is it reliable?
• Documentation: Are templates smart and specific, or just generic click-fests?
• Pricing: Transparent? Pay-per-user? Add-ons everywhere?
• Intangibles: How fast is onboarding? How good is the support? Does it actually make life easier?

PIMSY

If you’re in behavioral health and want an EHR that’s designed for what you do, PIMSY is kind of a sleeper hit.

It’s not the flashiest, but it checks every box. Out of the gate, it comes with built-in behavioral-health-specific note templates. Not like “mental health” as a tab in a dropdown, but actual workflows tailored to addiction treatment, counseling, and outpatient programs.

What sets it apart is its embedded analytics—like a predictive claim-denial engine that flags issues before they become rejections. That alone saves hours each week.

PIMSY also has:

• A super-fast onboarding process (half the training time of typical systems)
• Integrated telehealth (HIPAA-compliant and easy to use)
• Smart CPT mapping for clean claim submissions

Pricing is transparent (which we love) and it’s scalable—so if you’re running a small group practice or scaling a 40-staffer group, it fits.

Pros:

• Built for behavioral health, not just EHR users in general
• Great support, fast responses, no waiting in the dark
• The predictive claim-denial thing is useful

Cons:

• If you don’t bill insurance, you’re not using its superpower
• UI isn’t the most modern, but it’s functional

AdvancedMD

If you run a group of 100+ providers and need enterprise-level features, AdvancedMD is worth considering. It’s a complex system—covers EHR, practice management, telemedicine, and even marketing.

You get advanced scheduling tools, patient engagement modules, and deep reporting. You can build out custom templates, integrate telehealth, and even use their internal billing or outsource to their RCM team.

The downside? It takes time to set up. And it’s not cheap. Add-ons for everything. Analytics? That’s extra. Telehealth? Also extra. You’ve to budget for the whole thing.

Pros:

• Scales with larger clinics or growing orgs
• Very customizable, tons of modules
• Integrates well with third-party tools

Cons:

• Optional features cost more
• Steep learning curve

Valant

Valant markets itself as the behavioral health EHR. And to be fair, they deliver on a lot of what they promise—group scheduling, outcome measures, e-prescribing, group notes, the works.

They’ve put serious thought into clinical workflows. Their outcome tracking is top-notch, and the UI is clean and fast. But pricing can get up there, and customization isn’t always as flexible as you’d want.

Pros:

• Purpose-built for behavioral health
• Solid outcome tracking and reporting
• Fast and modern UI

Cons:

• Custom workflows can be rigid
• Expensive

EHR Your Way

EHR Your Way is for people who want to build their own EHR experience. It’s kind of like the LEGO kit of behavioral health software. If your workflows are unique or complicated (think MAT programs, inpatient/outpatient combo, etc.), this one gives you tools to make it work.

It’s packed—2000+ features, client portal, CRM module, even hospital-grade billing tools. But all that power means setup can be intense. You’ll likely need help configuring things.

Pros:

• Supports complex use cases (group homes, MAT, etc.)
• Built-in CRM and advanced billing
• Highly customizable

Cons:

• Too complex for practices with < 100 providers
• Setup takes work

NextGen Office

NextGen Office is a good entry point for small practices that want a cloud-based solution that doesn’t overwhelm. It’s got the basics—scheduling, billing, and charting—and also includes specialty workflows, such as those for mental health.

One useful feature is their “Ambient Assist” tool, which lets you dictate and turn voice to notes in real-time. Not perfect, but a nice touch for therapists tired of typing.

Pros:

• Voice dictation tool built-in
• Solid for small clinics
• Easy to onboard

Cons:

• Voice-to-note still has a learning curve
• Limited scalability

Tebra (previously Kareo)

Tebra doesn’t try to be everything. It’s made for independent practices and nails the basics—charting, e-prescribing, scheduling, and billing.

You’re not going to get deep customization, but that’s not the point. If you want something simple that just works, this might be it.

Pros:

• Easy to train new staff
• Strong billing tools
• Clean UI

Cons:

• Not for large or complex setups
• Fewer integrations

Noteable

Noteable is explicitly built for ABA providers and community mental health orgs. It has cool tools like real-time notes-to-claims automation, which means you write a note, and it’s ready for billing instantly.

You also get a dedicated support advocate, customizable workflows, and solid billing infrastructure.

Pros:

• Real-time billing automation
• Personal support advocate
• ABA/community focus

Cons:

• Limited visibility outside its core audience
• Niche use case

Oracle Cerner

If you’re running a large operation (e.g., hospital), Cerner is on your radar. It’s a legacy system with serious infrastructure. Inpatient, outpatient, labs, pharmacy—it’s all in there.

Customization is deep, but so is complexity. This is not plug-and-play. Implementation can take months (or longer). But once it’s live, it’s powerful.

Pros:

• Deep reporting and analytics
• Handles literally everything
• Built for enterprise

Cons:

• Requires IT team
• Expensive

Wrapping Up

Kipu isn’t terrible—but it’s not for everyone. If you’ve outgrown it or it’s no longer serving your team, there are solid alternatives.

If we had to pick one? For most behavioral health orgs, PIMSY is the top bet. It’s fast, billing is clean, templates are made for the job, and you’re not stuck waiting six weeks for a support ticket reply.

But every practice is different. Take a few demos. Try some free trials. Your EHR is your operational engine—make sure it works with you, not against you.

And if you want a recommendation that fits your clinic’s needs? Start with your biggest daily pain points. Then read this list again with those in mind.

You’ll know the right fit when you see it. We’d love to discuss your practice’s needs and schedule a personalized demo.