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Allscripts vs Zocdoc

Allscripts logo

Allscripts

Healthcare & Medical

Healthcare IT solutions for care coordination

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zocdoc logo

Zocdoc

Healthcare & Medical

Find and book doctors instantly online

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zocdoc 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; Zocdoc doctors can cancel appointments with little notice
  • They diverge on capability: Allscripts covers Electronic Health Records, Zocdoc covers Doctor Search.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Allscripts and Zocdoc actually diverge.

Attributes where Allscripts and Zocdoc differ
AttributeAllscriptsZocdoc
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19862007

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

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 Zocdoc

  • Doctor Search
  • Online Booking
  • Reviews
  • Insurance Verification
  • Reminders
  • Telehealth
  • Practice Management Systems
  • EHRs

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile 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 Zocdoc
  • Healthcare IT solutions for revenue cycle management and patient engagement (now Veradigm)not Zocdoc

Zocdoc

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

Zocdoc

  • Doctors can cancel appointments with little notice
  • No direct messaging between patients and providers outside of appointment booking
  • Providers incur booking fees even if patients no-show or cancel after 24 hours

Pricing, plan by plan

Allscripts

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts review.

Zocdoc

Free
  • PatientFree
    • Find doctors
    • Book appointments
    • Read reviews

Which should you pick?

Choose Allscripts if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You also want practice management.
Allscripts review

Choose Zocdoc if

  • You need doctor search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Zocdoc review

Questions people ask

Is Allscripts or Zocdoc better?
Neither clearly leads. Allscripts starts at On request and Zocdoc at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allscripts or Zocdoc?
Zocdoc has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Allscripts and Free for Zocdoc.
Does Allscripts or Zocdoc run on more platforms?
Allscripts runs on Web. Zocdoc runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Zocdoc for free?
Yes. Zocdoc 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 Zocdoc is typically brought in for.
What can Allscripts do that Zocdoc cannot?
Allscripts covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Population Health, Care Coordination. Zocdoc covers Doctor Search, Online Booking, Reviews, Insurance Verification. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zocdoc: Is Zocdoc free for patients?

Yes, searching for and booking appointments on Zocdoc is completely free for patients. There are no search fees, booking fees, or cancellation fees. Patients only pay their insurance copay or self-pay rate for the actual care.

Source
Zocdoc: Does Zocdoc verify that doctors accept my insurance?

Zocdoc supports over 1,000 insurance plans and filters results to show only providers who accept your specific plan. However, Zocdoc cannot guarantee in-network status, as plans with similar names can differ by employer group or region. Final verification is always confirmed by your insurer and the provider's office.

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Zocdoc: What specialties and types of providers does Zocdoc cover?

Zocdoc features a network of over 250,000 providers across 200+ specialties, including primary care physicians, dentists, OB-GYNs, dermatologists, psychiatrists, eye doctors, orthopedic surgeons, and therapists.

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Zocdoc: How much do providers pay to use Zocdoc?

Zocdoc charges healthcare providers a one-time booking fee per new patient, with pricing varying by specialty and local market. The exact fee is quoted individually to practices.

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