Xestro vs Gentu Cost Comparison
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Xestro vs Gentu Cost Comparison
Generated on 10/2/2025 at 7:53:04 AM
About This Calculator
This calculator provides a like-for-like cost comparison between Xestro and Gentu based on your current usage. To ensure accuracy, please enter your specific information in the fields below.
Understanding Gentu's Discount Structure
Gentu offers temporary discounts that vary between prospects. The discount period may be one year, two years, or longer. If you've been provided with a discounted quote by Gentu, how many years of discounting have you been offered?
Default discount assumptions (applied for 1 year):
- Practitioner rates: 50% discount
- Admin rates: 100% discount (free)
- Eclipse rates: 50% discount
If your quote differs, you can manually adjust the discount percentages in the pricing tables below. For more information about pricing methodology and data sources, see the Pricing Transparency & Accuracy section.
Practice management software is typically a long-term commitment. Understanding your anticipated usage timeframe helps contextualize the cost comparison.
Note: Gentu calls them "Practitioners" while Xestro calls them "Billing Providers"
Understanding the Licensing Differences between Xestro and Gentu
Xestro and Gentu use different licensing models, which affects how costs are calculated:
- Gentu charges per individual staff member - each person who uses the system requires their own license, including part-time staff
- Xestro uses concurrent licensing - licenses can be shared among staff members based on simultaneous usage
Terminology Differences
Practitioners vs Billing Providers: Gentu refers to healthcare providers as Practitioners, while Xestro uses the term Billing Providers.
All Other Staff: For licence billing purposes, Gentu categorises all non-practitioner staff — including practice managers, nurses, and receptionists — under the term Admin User.
Data Sources and Methodology
Xestro's pricing is publicly listed on our website. Because Gentu does not publish pricing publicly, the Gentu rates and discount structures shown in this calculator are based on multiple trustworthy third-party sources. We present these figures in good faith as the most accurate information available at the time of publication.
Gentu's discount offers may vary between prospects. If your Gentu quote differs from the rates shown, you can edit the discount percentages in the pricing tables below. If you have received significantly different base rates, please contact us at sales@xestro.com so we can update our data.
For multi-year comparisons, this calculator assumes both vendors apply an annual CPI increase of 2.5%. Actual price increases may vary.
We are committed to maintaining the accuracy of this calculator. If you identify any inaccuracies or have information that differs substantially from what is shown, please contact us at sales@xestro.com so we can update the calculations as needed.
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Listed Practitioner Rate (Monthly) (includes estimated 2.5% annual CPI increase) | $350 | $359 | $368 | $377 | $386 |
| Discount | |||||
| Actual Monthly Rate | $175 | $179 | $368 | $377 | $386 |
Monthly Total (4 practitioners) | $700 | $717 | $1,471 | $1,508 | $1,545 |
Annual Total (4 practitioners) | $8,400 | $8,610 | $17,651 | $18,092 | $18,544 |
Listed Admin Rate (Monthly) (includes estimated 2.5% annual CPI increase) | $100 | $102 | $105 | $108 | $110 |
| Discount | |||||
| Actual Monthly Rate | $0 | $0 | $105 | $108 | $110 |
Monthly Total (7 staff) | $0 | $0 | $735 | $754 | $773 |
Annual Total (7 staff) | $0 | $0 | $8,825 | $9,046 | $9,272 |
Eclipse Rate (Monthly) (includes estimated 2.5% annual CPI increase) | $190 | $195 | $200 | $205 | $210 |
| Discount | |||||
| Actual Monthly Rate | $95 | $97 | $200 | $205 | $210 |
Monthly Total (4 practitioners) | $95 | $97 | $200 | $205 | $210 |
Annual Total (4 practitioners) | $1,140 | $1,168 | $2,395 | $2,455 | $2,517 |
| Annual Cost | $9,540 | $9,778 | $28,871 | $29,593 | $30,333 |
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Listed License Rate (Monthly) (includes estimated 2.5% annual CPI increase) | $129 | $132 | $136 | $139 | $142 |
Monthly Total (8 licenses) | $1,032 $129 × 8 | $1,058 $132 × 8 | $1,084 $136 × 8 | $1,111 $139 × 8 | $1,139 $142 × 8 |
Annual Total (8 licenses) | $12,384 | $12,694 | $13,011 | $13,336 | $13,670 |
Eclipse Payments (Monthly) (includes estimated 2.5% annual CPI increase) | $45 | $46 | $47 | $48 | $50 |
Monthly Total (4 billing providers) | $180 $45 × 4 | $184 $46 × 4 | $189 $47 × 4 | $194 $48 × 4 | $199 $50 × 4 |
Annual Total (4 billing providers) | $2,160 | $2,214 | $2,269 | $2,326 | $2,384 |
| Annual Cost | $14,544 | $14,908 | $15,280 | $15,662 | $16,054 |
Total Cost of Use (3 Years)
Total Cost of Use (5 Years)
You've indicated that you anticipate using your new software for 5+ years. This calculator has shown you what the cost differential between Xestro and Gentu is over the long term.
Break-Even Point Analysis
Based on Gentu's temporary discount period of 1 year, the break-even point occurs at 1 year and 5 months.
Before 1 year and 5 months: Gentu appears cheaper due to temporary discounts
At 1 year and 5 months: Cumulative costs are equal
After 1 year and 5 months: Xestro becomes cheaper to run indefinitely. Once the break-even point is reached, Xestro will continue to be more cost-effective for as long as you use the software, with the savings gap widening over time.
The above calculations show that even with the short-term discounts offered by Gentu, Xestro works out to be significantly more cost-effective, saving you a total of $31,667 over a 5-year period.
Over 3 years, Xestro saves a total of $3,458 , demonstrating consistent value even in the shorter term.