Softwr

Software · head to head

Bear vs Doxy.me

Bear logo

Bear

Software

Markdown notes for Apple devices

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Doxy.me logo

Doxy.me

Software

Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Doxy.me has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; Doxy.me free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bear and Doxy.me actually diverge.

Attributes where Bear and Doxy.me differ
AttributeBearDoxy.me
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: 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 Bear

Nothing recorded that Doxy.me does not also cover.

Only in Doxy.me

  • Video Visits
  • Waiting Room
  • Screen Sharing
  • File Sharing
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA
  • BAA

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bear

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bear review.

Doxy.me

  • Patient Carenot Bear
  • Medical Recordsnot Bear
  • Practice Managementnot Bear
  • Telehealthnot Bear

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bear

  • Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
  • Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
  • Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial

Doxy.me

  • Free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
  • Occasional connection glitches and dropped sessions reported by some users
  • Poor video quality and lag in rural or low-bandwidth areas

Pricing, plan by plan

Bear

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bear review.

Doxy.me

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • HIPAA compliance
    • One-on-one sessions only
  • Professional$35/month
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing
    • Group calls
  • Clinic$50/month
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing
    • Group calls

Which should you pick?

Choose Bear if

Nothing in the data separates Bear from Doxy.me on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bear review

Choose Doxy.me if

  • You need video visits.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want waiting room.
Doxy.me review

Questions people ask

Is Bear or Doxy.me better?
Neither clearly leads. Bear starts at On request and Doxy.me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bear or Doxy.me?
Doxy.me has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bear and Free for Doxy.me.
Does Bear or Doxy.me run on more platforms?
Bear runs on Web. Doxy.me runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Doxy.me for free?
Yes. Doxy.me has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bear starts at On request.
What can Bear do that Doxy.me cannot?
Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doxy.me: How much does Doxy.me cost?

Doxy.me offers a free plan with HIPAA compliance, Professional plan at $35 per provider per month, and Clinic plan at $50 per provider per month. Enterprise pricing available on request.

Source
Doxy.me: Does the free plan include all features?

The free Doxy.me plan includes unlimited call minutes and HIPAA compliance. Advanced features like group calls, HD video, and screen sharing require paid plans.

Source
Doxy.me: Do patients need to create an account to join a session?

No, Doxy.me allows you to offer secure sessions without requiring clients to create accounts, with a customizable waiting room experience.

Source
Doxy.me: Is Doxy.me HIPAA compliant?

Yes, Doxy.me is HIPAA compliant with a signed Business Associate Agreement, available on both free and paid plans.

Source
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Bear

More on Doxy.me

Keep looking

Other head to heads