Software · head to head
Allscripts vs Calm
Allscripts
Software
Healthcare IT solutions for care coordination
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Allscripts pricing is not publicly available; all quotes require direct contact with sales; Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
- They diverge on capability: Allscripts covers Electronic Health Records, Calm covers Sleep Stories.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Allscripts and Calm actually diverge.
| Attribute | Allscripts | Calm |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 1986 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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
- Electronic Health Records
- Practice Management
- Population Health
- Care Coordination
- Analytics
- HL7
- FHIR
- Labs
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
- Electronic health records and practice management for healthcare providersnot Calm
- Healthcare IT solutions for revenue cycle management and patient engagement (now Veradigm)not Calm
Calm
- Workout trackingnot Allscripts
- Nutrition managementnot Allscripts
- Health monitoringnot Allscripts
- Fitness coachingnot Allscripts
- Wellness improvementnot Allscripts
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Allscripts
- Pricing is not publicly available; all quotes require direct contact with sales
- Transitioned to Veradigm brand in 2022; legacy Allscripts product line integrated into Veradigm suite
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
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts 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 if
- You need electronic health records.
- You also want practice management.
Choose Calm if
- You need sleep stories.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want guided meditations.
Questions people ask
- Is Allscripts or Calm better?
- Neither clearly leads. Allscripts starts at On request and Calm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Allscripts or Calm?
- Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Allscripts and Free for Calm.
- Does Allscripts or Calm run on more platforms?
- Allscripts runs on Web. 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 starts at On request.
- What is Allscripts best used for?
- Allscripts is most often used for electronic health records and practice management for healthcare providers, healthcare it solutions for revenue cycle management and patient engagement (now veradigm). Of those, electronic health records and practice management for healthcare providers and healthcare it solutions for revenue cycle management and patient engagement (now veradigm) are not what Calm is typically brought in for.
- What can Allscripts do that Calm cannot?
- Allscripts covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Population Health, Care Coordination. Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceCalm: 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.
SourceCalm: 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.
SourceCalm: 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.
SourceCalm: 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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