Healthcare & Medical · head to head
Athenahealth vs Focus@Will

Athenahealth
Healthcare & Medical
Cloud-based medical practice management
- From
- $140/month
- Rated
- -

Focus@Will
Productivity
Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Focus@Will 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; Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
- They diverge on capability: Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Athenahealth and Focus@Will actually diverge.
| Attribute | Athenahealth | Focus@Will |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $140/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows |
| Category | Healthcare & Medical | Productivity |
| Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Focus@Will
- Curated focus music
- Multiple music channels
- Built-in focus timer
- Focus statistics
- Different music genres
- Offline access
- Cross-platform sync
- Volume control
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Athenahealth
- Patient Carenot Focus@Will
- Medical Recordsnot Focus@Will
- Practice Managementnot Focus@Will
- Telehealthnot Focus@Will
Focus@Will
- Productivitynot Athenahealth
- Collaborationnot Athenahealth
- Task managementnot Athenahealth
- Organizationnot 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
Focus@Will
- The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
- The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window
Pricing, plan by plan
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
Focus@Will
Free- FreeFree
- Limited access to music
- Basic 25-min timer
- Ads
- Basic$4.95/month
- Unlimited music access
- Custom timers
- No ads
- Pro$9.95/month
- Everything in Basic
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want medical billing.
Choose Focus@Will if
- You need curated focus music.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- You also want multiple music channels.
Questions people ask
- Is Athenahealth or Focus@Will better?
- Neither clearly leads. Athenahealth starts at $140/month and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Athenahealth or Focus@Will?
- Focus@Will has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $140/month for Athenahealth and Free for Focus@Will.
- Does Athenahealth or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
- Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- Can I use Focus@Will for free?
- Yes. Focus@Will 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 Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
- What can Athenahealth do that Focus@Will cannot?
- Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Telehealth. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.
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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