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Athenahealth vs Figure 1
The short version
- Only Figure 1 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Figure 1 covers Case Sharing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Athenahealth and Figure 1 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Athenahealth | Figure 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $140/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
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 Athenahealth
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing
- Patient Engagement
- Telehealth
- Analytics
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Clearinghouses
Only in Figure 1
- Case Sharing
- Secure Messaging
- Image Upload
- Knowledge Discovery
- CME Access
- Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliant
- BAA
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.
Athenahealth
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Figure 1
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Figure 1
Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
Figure 1
Free- FreeFree
- Access to cases
- HIPAA-compliant
- Secure sharing
Which should you pick?
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want medical billing.
Choose Figure 1 if
- You need case sharing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want secure messaging.
Questions people ask
- Is Athenahealth or Figure 1 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Athenahealth starts at $140/month and Figure 1 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Athenahealth or Figure 1?
- Figure 1 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $140/month for Athenahealth and Free for Figure 1.
- Does Athenahealth or Figure 1 run on more platforms?
- Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android. Figure 1 runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Figure 1 for free?
- Yes. Figure 1 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.
- What can Athenahealth do that Figure 1 cannot?
- Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Telehealth. Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.
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.
SourceRelated pages
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