Healthcare · head to head
athenaOne vs Cerner PowerWorks

athenaOne
Healthcare
Unified cloud platform combining EHR, practice management, and patient engagement
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -

Cerner PowerWorks
Healthcare
Revenue cycle management and financial solutions from Cerner
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: athenaOne covers Electronic Health Records, Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which athenaOne and Cerner PowerWorks actually diverge.
| Attribute | athenaOne | Cerner PowerWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Api | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 1997 | 1979 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).
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 athenaOne
- Electronic Health Records
- Practice Management
- Patient Engagement
- Care Coordination
- Analytics
- Mobile App
- Telehealth
- Labs
Only in Cerner PowerWorks
- Medical Coding
- Charge Capture
- Claims Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Analytics
- Billing Integration
- Insurance Plans
- Lab Systems
Both cover
- Clearinghouses
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
athenaOne
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Cerner PowerWorks
- 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.
athenaOne
- No published pricing on homepage, pricing available through request for demo only
- Healthcare EHR systems typically require enterprise-level contracts
Cerner PowerWorks
Nothing recorded yet. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.
Pricing, plan by plan
athenaOne
$250/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the athenaOne review.
Cerner PowerWorks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.
Which should you pick?
Choose athenaOne if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want practice management.
Choose Cerner PowerWorks if
- You need medical coding.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want charge capture.
Questions people ask
- Is athenaOne or Cerner PowerWorks better?
- Neither clearly leads. athenaOne starts at $250/month and Cerner PowerWorks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, athenaOne or Cerner PowerWorks?
- athenaOne starts at $250/month and Cerner PowerWorks at On request.
- Does athenaOne or Cerner PowerWorks run on more platforms?
- athenaOne runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Cerner PowerWorks runs on Web, Desktop.
- What is athenaOne best used for?
- athenaOne is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
- What can athenaOne do that Cerner PowerWorks cannot?
- athenaOne covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Patient Engagement, Care Coordination. Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding, Charge Capture, Claims Management, Accounts Receivable. Both handle Clearinghouses, HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
athenaOne: What does athenaOne cost?
athenaOne does not publish pricing on their website. Organizations must contact their sales team or schedule a demo to receive a customized quote based on practice size, specialty, and required features.
SourceRelated pages
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