Weave vs NexHealth: phones and messaging, or booking and PMS sync?
Weave (8.6) and NexHealth (8.5) are our two top patient communication tools. Weave bundles a phone system with texting, reviews and payments, and publishes its pricing. NexHealth centers on online booking and automatic write-back to the PMS through its Synchronizer.
At a glance
| Attribute | NexHealth | Weave |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Category rank | #1 of 27 in Patient Communication | #2 of 27 in Patient Communication |
| Verdict | Online booking, forms and reminders with a strong PMS integration API. | All-in-one phones, texting, reviews and payments for practices. |
| Pricing | Contact vendor | From $199/mo (source) |
| Website | nexhealth.com | getweave.com |
Weave
- Phones, texting, email, online scheduling, reviews and payments (text-to-pay, buy now pay later, payment plans).
- AI call intelligence and automated reminders.
- Integrations page lists Dentrix (incl. Ascend and Enterprise), Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve, Denticon and SoftDent.
- Published pricing: plans from $199/mo.
NexHealth
- Booking from Google Maps, invisalign.com, your website and social media; recall and an ASAP list.
- Reminders, forms, eligibility checks, card on file and patient payments.
- The NexHealth Synchronizer writes forms, appointments and balances back to the PMS, and other vendors build on its API.
- Pricing isn't published.
Questions to ask before you decide
- Where is the bottleneck: missed calls and phone workload, or online booking and data entry? Weave is built around the phone system; NexHealth around booking and PMS write-back.
- Does published pricing matter for your budgeting? Weave publishes plans from $199/mo; NexHealth doesn't publish pricing.
- If you run both, check for overlap in reminders and forms so patients don't get duplicate messages.
FAQ
How much does Weave cost?
Weave publishes plans starting at $199 per month. The top tier adds up to 15 phones, 1:1 training and premium analytics.
Does NexHealth integrate with my PMS?
NexHealth's Synchronizer is built to write data back to the practice management system. Check support for your exact PMS and version with NexHealth.
What should a single office compare first?
Start with the bottleneck. Weave is built around the phone system; NexHealth is built around online booking and PMS write-back. Check how each handles your PMS and version.
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