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Allscripts TouchWorks vs Calm

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Allscripts TouchWorks

Healthcare

Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Calm logo

Calm

Healthcare

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Allscripts TouchWorks allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired; Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • They diverge on capability: Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Calm covers Sleep Stories.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Allscripts TouchWorks and Calm actually diverge.

Attributes where Allscripts TouchWorks and Calm differ
AttributeAllscripts TouchWorksCalm
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileiOS, Android, Web
Founded19862012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Practice Management
  • ePrescribing
  • Patient Portal
  • Scheduling
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • HL7
  • FHIR

Only in Calm

  • Sleep Stories
  • Guided meditations
  • Daily Calm
  • Breathing exercises
  • Calm Body stretching
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Samsung Health

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Patient Carenot Calm
  • Medical Recordsnot Calm
  • Practice Managementnot Calm
  • Telehealthnot Calm

Calm

  • Workout trackingnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Nutrition managementnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Health monitoringnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Fitness coachingnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Wellness improvementnot Allscripts TouchWorks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • Pricing is not published
  • TouchWorks is not named on the Veradigm site, so whether it survives as a distinct product cannot be confirmed from the vendor

Calm

  • Free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • Only one meditation per day included in free tier (Daily Calm)
  • Annual pricing is among the highest in the meditation app category
  • Less extensive free content library compared to Insight Timer (which has 100,000+ free meditations)
  • Limited customization of meditation sessions; mostly follows Calm's curated content

Pricing, plan by plan

Allscripts TouchWorks

$200/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks review.

Calm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Calm
    • Select Sleep Stories
    • 1 breathing exercise
  • Premium Monthly$12.99/month
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Premium Annual$69.99/year
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Family Plan$99.99/year
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • All Premium content
    • Separate customization per member

Which should you pick?

Choose Allscripts TouchWorks if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want practice management.
Allscripts TouchWorks review

Choose Calm if

  • You need sleep stories.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want guided meditations.
Calm review

Questions people ask

Is Allscripts TouchWorks or Calm better?
Neither clearly leads. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Calm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allscripts TouchWorks or Calm?
Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Allscripts TouchWorks and Free for Calm.
Does Allscripts TouchWorks or Calm run on more platforms?
Allscripts TouchWorks runs on Web, Mobile. Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Calm for free?
Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month.
What is Allscripts TouchWorks best used for?
Allscripts TouchWorks is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Calm is typically brought in for.
What can Allscripts TouchWorks do that Calm cannot?
Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, ePrescribing, Patient Portal. Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Allscripts TouchWorks: How is Allscripts TouchWorks priced?

Pricing is not published on Veradigm's website. Costs are customized based on practice size, feature requirements, and deployment preferences.

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Calm: What does Calm's free tier include?

The free plan includes 1 breathing exercise, Day 1 of programs, select Sleep Stories, and Scenes, plus the famous Daily Calm feature and bedtime stories. Most content is locked behind the paid tier.

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Allscripts TouchWorks: How do I get pricing and request a demo for TouchWorks?

Contact a Veradigm Account Executive or use the 'Get Demo' button on their website to discuss pricing, trial programs, and implementation.

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Calm: What is included in Calm Premium?

Calm Premium (all paid tiers are identical) includes The Daily Calm, Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, exclusive music playlists, masterclasses taught by experts, Daily Move video lessons for stretching and mindful movement, and the entire content library.

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Allscripts TouchWorks: What market segments does Veradigm serve?

Veradigm serves healthcare providers with EHR and practice management solutions, life sciences companies, and health plans/payers with risk adjustment and quality analytics.

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Calm: How much does Calm Premium cost?

Monthly subscription is $12.99/month, annual is $69.99-$79.99/year, Family Plan is $99.99/year (includes 1 Admin + 5 Members), and lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment.

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Calm: Does Calm offer pricing for organizations or teams?

Yes. Calm offers organizational plans for groups of 5-300 people with per-seat pricing based on total 'covered lives.' Larger groups receive deeper discounts. Pricing is significantly reduced compared to individual subscriptions.

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Calm: Does Calm work offline?

Calm's app functions offline for already-downloaded content. Downloaded Sleep Stories, meditations, and Music programs can be accessed without an internet connection.

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