Honest Comparison
PatientCopilot vs Jane App: Replacement, or Better Together?
Jane is one of the best practice management suites on the market. PatientCopilot does not try to replace it. Here is what each is actually for, and the most common deployment pattern we see.
The 30-second answer
Jane App is your EHR, scheduler, charting, and billing system. It is mature, well-loved by chiropractors and physiotherapists, and the right backbone for clinical operations.
PatientCopilot is the AI layer that sits between your patients and Jane. It answers calls, texts, books appointments into Jane, runs recall on Jane patient lists, and requests reviews after every Jane visit.
The honest answer: do not switch from Jane. Add PatientCopilot to Jane.
Side-by-side
| Capability | PatientCopilot | Jane App |
|---|---|---|
| EHR / SOAP charting | No | Best in class for chiro / PT |
| Online booking widget | Yes — AI-conversational | Yes — form-based |
| AI phone answering | Yes — live appointment booking by voice | No |
| AI two-way SMS inbox | Yes — intent-aware | Basic appointment reminders only |
| Automated recall campaigns | Yes — segmented by visit history | No |
| Review request + AI response | Yes | No |
| Email marketing automation | Yes — lifecycle | Basic broadcast only |
| Billing / payment processing | Stripe pass-through | Native — including insurance |
| Insurance claims | No | Yes |
| Integrates with the other | Yes — see /integrations/jane-app | Via API |
The most common deployment pattern
For practices already on Jane: keep Jane as the source of truth for clinical operations, scheduling, and billing. Connect PatientCopilot via the Jane integration so it pulls live availability and patient lists. PatientCopilot handles inbound calls, texts, recall, and reviews — writing appointments back into Jane.
For practices not yet on Jane and shopping: pick Jane (or a comparable EHR like Cliniko or ChiroTouch) for the clinical backbone. Then layer PatientCopilot for the patient communication and growth side.
Where Jane is genuinely better
- SOAP notes and clinical charting — Jane is purpose-built for this.
- Insurance billing and claims — PatientCopilot does not touch this layer.
- Multi-practitioner room scheduling with complex constraints.
- Patient charting workflows tied to treatment plans.
Where PatientCopilot adds what Jane does not
- An AI that picks up the phone after hours and books real appointments into Jane.
- Two-way SMS that handles "can I reschedule?" without staff touching it.
- Recall campaigns that find every patient who has not been in for 90+ days and texts them — with personalization.
- A review pipeline that requests, monitors, and drafts responses for staff approval.
Pricing
Jane App pricing scales by practitioner count, starting around $79/month per practitioner. PatientCopilot is a separate line item with its own 14-day free trial. Combined, most practices land in the $300-800/month range total depending on size and feature tier.
FAQ
Is PatientCopilot a Jane replacement?
No — see above. Add, do not replace.
Does PatientCopilot integrate with Jane?
Yes — see /integrations/jane-app.
Should I switch from Jane?
Almost never.
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