Software · head to head
athenaOne vs Practice Fusion
athenaOne
Software
Unified cloud platform combining EHR, practice management, and patient engagement
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
Practice Fusion
Software
Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices
- From
- $199/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: athenaOne covers Practice Management, Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which athenaOne and Practice Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | athenaOne | Practice Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | $199/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Api | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1997 | 2005 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 athenaOne
- Practice Management
- Patient Engagement
- Care Coordination
- Analytics
- Mobile App
- Telehealth
- Health Information Exchanges
- Clearinghouses
Only in Practice Fusion
- e-Prescribing
- Lab Orders
- Patient Portal
- Scheduling
- Imaging Centers
- ONC Certified
Both cover
- Electronic Health Records
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- HIPAA
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
athenaOne
- Patient Carenot Practice Fusion
- Medical Recordsnot Practice Fusion
- Practice Managementnot Practice Fusion
- Telehealthnot Practice Fusion
Practice Fusion
- Small to medium medical practicesnot athenaOne
- Primary care clinicsnot athenaOne
- Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot athenaOne
- Practice management and billing workflowsnot athenaOne
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
athenaOne
Nothing recorded yet. See the athenaOne review.
Practice Fusion
- Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
- Requires annual commitment for pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
athenaOne
$250/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the athenaOne review.
Practice Fusion
$199/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Practice Fusion review.
Which should you pick?
Choose athenaOne if
- You need practice management.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want patient engagement.
Choose Practice Fusion if
- You need e-prescribing.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want lab orders.
Questions people ask
- Is athenaOne or Practice Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. athenaOne starts at $250/month and Practice Fusion at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, athenaOne or Practice Fusion?
- athenaOne starts at $250/month and Practice Fusion at $199/month.
- Does athenaOne or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
- athenaOne runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is athenaOne best used for?
- athenaOne is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Practice Fusion is typically brought in for.
- What can athenaOne do that Practice Fusion cannot?
- athenaOne covers Practice Management, Patient Engagement, Care Coordination, Analytics. Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Patient Portal, Scheduling. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Labs, Pharmacies, HIPAA.