Software · head to head
Allscripts TouchWorks vs Practice Fusion
Allscripts TouchWorks
Software
Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care
- From
- $200/month
- Rated
- -
Practice Fusion
Software
Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices
- From
- $199/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- 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.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Allscripts TouchWorks and Practice Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Allscripts TouchWorks | Practice Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200/month | $199/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1986 | 2005 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks review.
Practice Fusion
$199/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Practice Fusion review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Allscripts TouchWorks if
- You need practice management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want eprescribing.
Choose Practice Fusion if
- You need e-prescribing.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want lab orders.
Questions people ask
- Is Allscripts TouchWorks or Practice Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Practice Fusion at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Allscripts TouchWorks or Practice Fusion?
- Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Practice Fusion at $199/month.
- Does Allscripts TouchWorks or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
- Allscripts TouchWorks runs on Web, Mobile. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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.