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Allscripts TouchWorks vs Epocrates

Allscripts TouchWorks logo

Allscripts TouchWorks

Healthcare

Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Epocrates logo

Epocrates

Healthcare

Mobile clinical reference and decision support app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Epocrates 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; Epocrates pricing page not publicly accessible
  • They diverge on capability: Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Epocrates covers Drug Reference.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Allscripts TouchWorks and Epocrates differ
AttributeAllscripts TouchWorksEpocrates
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileMobile
Founded19862000

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 Epocrates

  • Drug Reference
  • Interactions
  • Dosing Calculators
  • Disease Information
  • Medical Procedures
  • Patient Education
  • EHR Systems

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Epocrates

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Epocrates

  • Pricing page not publicly accessible

Pricing, plan by plan

Allscripts TouchWorks

$200/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks review.

Epocrates

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Drug references
    • Calculators
    • Interactions
  • Premium$99/year
    • Enhanced content
    • Offline access

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 Epocrates if

  • You need drug reference.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mobile.
  • You also want interactions.
Epocrates review

Questions people ask

Is Allscripts TouchWorks or Epocrates better?
Neither clearly leads. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Epocrates at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allscripts TouchWorks or Epocrates?
Epocrates has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Allscripts TouchWorks and Free for Epocrates.
Does Allscripts TouchWorks or Epocrates run on more platforms?
Allscripts TouchWorks runs on Web, Mobile. Epocrates runs on Mobile.
Can I use Epocrates for free?
Yes. Epocrates 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.
What can Allscripts TouchWorks do that Epocrates cannot?
Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, ePrescribing, Patient Portal. Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Interactions, Dosing Calculators, Disease Information. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Mobile 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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Epocrates: How much does Epocrates cost?

Epocrates pricing information is not available to public access. Users must authenticate or contact the vendor to view pricing details.

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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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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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