Healthcare & Medical · head to head
Athenahealth vs Remember The Milk

Athenahealth
Healthcare & Medical
Cloud-based medical practice management
- From
- $140/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Remember The Milk 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; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- They diverge on capability: Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Athenahealth and Remember The Milk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Athenahealth | Remember The Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $140/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Category | Healthcare & Medical | Productivity |
| Founded | 1997 | 2004 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Athenahealth
- Patient Carenot Remember The Milk
- Medical Recordsnot Remember The Milk
- Practice Managementnot Remember The Milk
- Telehealthnot Remember The Milk
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Athenahealth
- Appointment bookingnot Athenahealth
- Time trackingnot Athenahealth
- Resource managementnot Athenahealth
- Team coordinationnot 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
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
Pricing, plan by plan
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
Which should you pick?
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want medical billing.
Choose Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Athenahealth or Remember The Milk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Athenahealth starts at $140/month and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Athenahealth or Remember The Milk?
- Remember The Milk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $140/month for Athenahealth and Free for Remember The Milk.
- Does Athenahealth or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
- Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
- Yes. Remember The Milk 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 Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
- What can Athenahealth do that Remember The Milk cannot?
- Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Telehealth. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Both handle Web 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.
SourceRemember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
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.
SourceRemember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
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.
SourceRemember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
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.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
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
More on Athenahealth
More on Remember The Milk
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