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# Compare BestNotes vs Kipu

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> Detailed comparison between BestNotes and Kipu. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | BestNotes | Kipu |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 198 | 214 |
| **Starting Price** | US$58.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### BestNotes

Behavioral Health Organization&#10;Drug Treatment including: detox, residential, intensive outpatient and after care.  &#10;Therapeutic Boarding Schools&#10;Psychiatrist&#10;Mental Health Professional

### Kipu

Kipu serves multi-provider enterprise addiction treatment, SUD, behavioral health, and eating disorder centers with comprehensive EMR, CRM, and RCM solutions.

## Key features

### BestNotes

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Charting
- Coding Assistance
- Customisable Templates
- Decision Support Systems
- Document Management
- E-Prescribing
- For Healthcare
- Initial Assessments
- Invoice Management
- Medical Billing
- Patient Records Management
- Practice Management
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Template Management
- Therapy Notes
- Workflow Management

### Kipu

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Charting
- Coding Assistance
- Customisable Templates
- Decision Support Systems
- Document Management
- E-Prescribing
- For Healthcare
- Initial Assessments
- Invoice Management
- Medical Billing
- Patient Records Management
- Practice Management
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Template Management
- Therapy Notes
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View BestNotes Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/73807/bestnotes)
- [View Kipu Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/156391/kipu-emr)
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