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athenaOne vs Practice Fusion

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athenaOne

Healthcare

Unified cloud platform combining EHR, practice management, and patient engagement

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Practice Fusion logo

Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Practice Fusion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: athenaOne no published pricing on homepage, pricing available through request for demo only; Practice Fusion cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: athenaOne covers Practice Management, Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which athenaOne and Practice Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where athenaOne and Practice Fusion differ
AttributeathenaOnePractice Fusion
Starting price$250/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19972005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • 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

  • No published pricing on homepage, pricing available through request for demo only
  • Healthcare EHR systems typically require enterprise-level contracts

Practice Fusion

  • Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • Requires annual commitment for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

athenaOne

$250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the athenaOne review.

Practice Fusion

Free
  • Standard$199/month
    • Provider license with e-prescribing and chart signing
    • 3 signing staff licenses included
    • Unlimited non-signing staff licenses

Which should you pick?

Choose athenaOne if

  • You need practice management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want patient engagement.
athenaOne review

Choose Practice Fusion if

  • You need e-prescribing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want lab orders.
Practice Fusion review

Questions people ask

Is athenaOne or Practice Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. athenaOne starts at $250/month and Practice Fusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, athenaOne or Practice Fusion?
Practice Fusion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $250/month for athenaOne and Free for Practice Fusion.
Does athenaOne or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
athenaOne runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Practice Fusion for free?
Yes. Practice Fusion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. athenaOne starts at $250/month.
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.

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.

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Practice Fusion: How much does Practice Fusion cost?

Practice Fusion starts at $199 per month per provider with an annual commitment required. The pricing includes 3 signing staff licenses and unlimited non-signing staff licenses.

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Practice Fusion: Does Practice Fusion offer a free trial?

Yes, Practice Fusion offers a complimentary 2-week trial with no commitment, no upfront costs, and no credit card required.

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