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Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo) vs BetterHelp

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Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)

Tebra

provider-network-virtual-care

BetterHelp

BetterHelp (Teladoc Health subsidiary)

Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
BetterHelp
Key Differencesat a glance
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo):Includes AI-powered features
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo):More integrations (4)
BetterHelp:Offers a free tier
BetterHelp:Purpose-built for mental health

Overview

Tool Name
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
BetterHelp
Tool Name
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
BetterHelp
BetterHelp
What It Is
Modular practice management and billing for independent practices
World's largest online therapy platform (30,000+ therapists). Self-pay only. 17% pay fairness rating—tiered engagement-based compensation.
What It Is
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Modular practice management and billing for independent practices
BetterHelp
World's largest online therapy platform (30,000+ therapists). Self-pay only. 17% pay fairness rating—tiered engagement-based compensation.
Primary Category
billing-rcm-insurance
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
billing-rcm-insurance
BetterHelp
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
2004
Unknown
Founded
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
2004
BetterHelp
Unknown
Best For
Independent practices wanting all-in-one solution; Small practices seeking affordable billing software; Solo physicians managing their own billing
Therapists seeking high client volume without marketing or billing hassles; Licensed counselors wanting flexible part-time or full-time telehealth work; Providers comfortable with daily text-based therapeutic communication
Best For
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Independent practices wanting all-in-one solution; Small practices seeking affordable billing software; Solo physicians managing their own billing
BetterHelp
Therapists seeking high client volume without marketing or billing hassles; Licensed counselors wanting flexible part-time or full-time telehealth work; Providers comfortable with daily text-based therapeutic communication

Pricing

Starting Price
Contact for pricing
No upfront cost
Starting Price
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Contact for pricing
BetterHelp
No upfront cost
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
enterprise-custom
Pricing Model
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Per provider/month
BetterHelp
enterprise-custom
Free Trial
No free trial
Free tier available
Free Trial
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
No free trial
BetterHelp
Free tier available
Pricing Details
Modular pricing lets practices choose only what they need. Volume discounts for larger practices.
Free to join as a provider. No insurance billing - all self-pay subscription clients. BetterHelp handles all billing, client acquisition, and platform infrastructure. Pay is engagement-based, not traditional per-session.
Pricing Details
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Modular pricing lets practices choose only what they need. Volume discounts for larger practices.
BetterHelp
Free to join as a provider. No insurance billing - all self-pay subscription clients. BetterHelp handles all billing, client acquisition, and platform infrastructure. Pay is engagement-based, not traditional per-session.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Unknown
BetterHelp
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
Yes
Mental Health Specific
No
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
No
BetterHelp
Yes

Integrations

Total Integrations
4 integrations
None listed
Total Integrations
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
4 integrations
BetterHelp
None listed
Clearinghouse
None
None
Clearinghouse
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
None
BetterHelp
None

Billing Features

Claims Submission
Yes
No
Claims Submission
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
No
Eligibility Verification
Yes
No
Eligibility Verification
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
No
ERA Processing
Yes
No
ERA Processing
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Yes
BetterHelp
No

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
BetterHelp
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
100,000+ providers
Unknown
Customer Base
Tebra Billing (formerly Kareo)
100,000+ providers
BetterHelp
Unknown

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