NuBloom vs Healthie
Healthie starts at $19.99/month. What you get at that price is 10 clients and no claims.
Healthie has a dedicated lactation consultant page and CPT code guidance for IBCLCs. That's more than most general-purpose platforms offer. The $19/month Core plan is eye-catching.
The reality: Core limits you to 10 active clients. That's not enough for a real practice. Essentials ($49.99/month) raises the cap to 250 but still doesn't include insurance claims. For claims, you need Plus at $129.99/month. Teams start at $149.99/month base plus $50 per additional provider.
NuBloom is $59/month with unlimited clients, insurance claim tracking, and every feature included. Healthie wins if you need food journaling, course hosting, e-fax, or a mobile app right now. NuBloom wins on lactation-specific charting, offline home visits, and total cost for what most IBCLCs actually need.
Pricing
NuBloom
$59/month or $49/month annual
Unlimited clients. Insurance claims included.
Additional providers: $39/month ($33 annual)
14-day free trial, no credit card.
Healthie
$19.99/month Core (10 clients)
$49.99/month Essentials (250 clients)
$129.99/month Plus (unlimited, claims)
$149.99/month Group (teams, +$50/seat)
Healthie's comparable plan (unlimited clients + insurance integrations) costs $129.99/month. NuBloom includes claims, packages, and every feature at $59/month.
Feature Comparison
Charting
| Feature | NuBloom | Healthie |
|---|---|---|
| Lactation-specific charting | Built in | Generic EHR |
| Auto-save during charting | ||
| Immutable signed notes with version history | ||
| Charting snippets |
Scheduling & Booking
| Feature | NuBloom | Healthie |
|---|---|---|
| Online patient booking | ||
| Home-visit service area gating (ZIP / radius) | ZIP list or radius | |
| Appointment reminders | Essentials+ ($49/month) | |
| Waitlist management | ||
| Telehealth | Managed video visits | Built-in (all plans), Zoom (Plus+) |
Billing & Payments
| Feature | NuBloom | Healthie |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-loaded lactation billing codes | CPT guidance only | |
| Invoicing and payments | Included | Included |
| Prepaid packages / visit bundles | Portal + public booking purchase, balances, auto-apply | Programs, not visit-balance packages |
| Insurance claims | Included | Plus ($129.99/mo) |
| Superbill generation |
Patient Experience
| Feature | NuBloom | Healthie |
|---|---|---|
| Patient portal | ||
| HIPAA-compliant messaging | ||
| WHO growth charts in portal | WHO (0-2yr) + CDC (2-20yr) | |
| Lactation-specific forms ready by default | ||
| Self-service intake forms | ||
| Urgent message flagging | ||
| Food/journal logging | ||
| Programs and courses | Plus+ ($129/month) |
Offline & Mobile
| Feature | NuBloom | Healthie |
|---|---|---|
| Offline charting | Full offline-first with selective sync | |
| Mobile app | Coming soon | |
| On-device encryption |
Practice Management
| Feature | NuBloom | Healthie |
|---|---|---|
| Unified work queue | ||
| Reports and analytics | ||
| Unlimited clients | All plans | Plus+ ($129/month) |
| Multi-provider teams | $39/seat | $50/seat (Group plan, $149/month base) |
| E-fax |
The Honest Take
Choose NuBloom if:
- You want lactation charting, billing, and claims at one price
- Client caps are a dealbreaker
- You do home visits and need offline charting
- You want all features at one price instead of unlocking tiers
Choose Healthie if:
- You need food journaling or patient wellness logging
- You want to sell courses or programs through the portal
- You need a mobile app right now
- You need e-fax to send care plans to other providers
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