Software · head to head
Athenahealth vs Doximity
Doximity
Software
Social network and collaboration platform for physicians
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Doximity has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Athenahealth high implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments; Doximity free tier limited to verified US clinicians only; no international access without premium
- They diverge on capability: Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Doximity covers Secure Messaging.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Athenahealth and Doximity actually diverge.
| Attribute | Athenahealth | Doximity |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $140/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 1997 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Athenahealth
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing
- Patient Engagement
- Analytics
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Clearinghouses
- Health Information Exchanges
Only in Doximity
- Secure Messaging
- Professional Network
- Job Board
- CME Access
- Collaboration Tools
- EHR Systems
Both cover
- Telehealth
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Athenahealth
- Patient Carenot Doximity
- Medical Recordsnot Doximity
- Practice Managementnot Doximity
- Telehealthnot Doximity
Doximity
- Physician professional network and communicationnot Athenahealth
- AI-powered medical reference and clinical decision supportnot Athenahealth
- Patient outreach and documentation automationnot Athenahealth
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Athenahealth
- High implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
- Pricing tiers not transparently listed, requiring custom quotes
Doximity
- Free tier limited to verified US clinicians only; no international access without premium
- AI Scribe and Dialer features accessible only to US-based healthcare professionals
- Premium tier pricing not disclosed on main site
Pricing, plan by plan
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
Doximity
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Doximity review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want medical billing.
Choose Doximity if
- You need secure messaging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want professional network.
Questions people ask
- Is Athenahealth or Doximity better?
- Neither clearly leads. Athenahealth starts at $140/month and Doximity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Athenahealth or Doximity?
- Doximity has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $140/month for Athenahealth and Free for Doximity.
- Does Athenahealth or Doximity run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Doximity for free?
- Yes. Doximity has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Athenahealth starts at $140/month.
- What is Athenahealth best used for?
- Athenahealth is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Doximity is typically brought in for.
- What can Athenahealth do that Doximity cannot?
- Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Analytics. Doximity covers Secure Messaging, Professional Network, Job Board, CME Access. Both handle Telehealth, HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Athenahealth: What platforms does Athenahealth serve?
Athenahealth's athenaOne serves small to medium-sized physician practices and hospitals with integrated clinical, financial, and operational workflows.
SourceAthenahealth: What is the pricing model for athenaOne?
Athenahealth uses customized pricing with percent-based or encounter-based models. Starting price reported at $140/month with implementation costs ranging from $5,000-$20,000 for small businesses.
SourceAthenahealth: Does Athenahealth include revenue cycle management?
Yes, athenaOne includes network-driven claims scrubbing with 95%+ first-pass rates, denial management, and A/R optimization.
SourceAthenahealth: What patient engagement features does Athenahealth offer?
Athenahealth provides athenaCommunicator for patient portals, automated appointment reminders, online scheduling, telehealth integration, digital intake, and broadcast messaging.
SourceAthenahealth: How many pre-built integrations does Athenahealth have?
Athenahealth's marketplace includes over 250 pre-integrated third-party apps, allowing practices to extend functionality without custom development.
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