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Allscripts TouchWorks vs Practice Fusion

Allscripts TouchWorks logo

Allscripts TouchWorks

Healthcare

Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Practice Fusion logo

Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Practice Fusion 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; Practice Fusion cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: Allscripts TouchWorks covers Practice Management, Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Allscripts TouchWorks and Practice Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where Allscripts TouchWorks and Practice Fusion differ
AttributeAllscripts TouchWorksPractice Fusion
Starting price$200/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19862005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • Practice Management
  • ePrescribing
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • HL7
  • FHIR
  • Clearinghouses
  • HITRUST
  • SOC2

Only in Practice Fusion

  • e-Prescribing
  • Lab Orders
  • Imaging Centers
  • ONC Certified

Both cover

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Portal
  • Scheduling
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Allscripts TouchWorks

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

Practice Fusion

  • Small to medium medical practicesnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Primary care clinicsnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Practice management and billing workflowsnot 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

Practice Fusion

  • Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • Requires annual commitment for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Allscripts TouchWorks

$200/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks review.

Practice Fusion

Free
  • Standard$199/month
    • Provider license with e-prescribing and chart signing
    • 3 signing staff licenses included
    • Unlimited non-signing staff licenses

Which should you pick?

Choose Allscripts TouchWorks if

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

Choose Practice Fusion if

  • You need e-prescribing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want lab orders.
Practice Fusion review

Questions people ask

Is Allscripts TouchWorks or Practice Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Practice Fusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allscripts TouchWorks or Practice Fusion?
Practice Fusion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Allscripts TouchWorks and Free for Practice Fusion.
Does Allscripts TouchWorks or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
Allscripts TouchWorks runs on Web, Mobile. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Practice Fusion for free?
Yes. Practice Fusion 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 Practice Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can Allscripts TouchWorks do that Practice Fusion cannot?
Allscripts TouchWorks covers Practice Management, ePrescribing, Revenue Cycle Management, HL7. Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Imaging Centers, ONC Certified. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Patient Portal, Scheduling, Labs.

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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Practice Fusion: How much does Practice Fusion cost?

Practice Fusion starts at $199 per month per provider with an annual commitment required. The pricing includes 3 signing staff licenses and unlimited non-signing staff licenses.

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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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Practice Fusion: Does Practice Fusion offer a free trial?

Yes, Practice Fusion offers a complimentary 2-week trial with no commitment, no upfront costs, and no credit card required.

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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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