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Calm vs eClinicalWorks Prime

Calm logo

Calm

Software

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eClinicalWorks Prime logo

eClinicalWorks Prime

Software

AI-powered cloud EHR for modern healthcare practices

From
$180/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment; eClinicalWorks Prime eHR Only is $449/month per provider and EHR with Practice Management is $599/month per provider, priced per provider rather than a flat practice fee
  • They diverge on capability: Calm covers Sleep Stories, eClinicalWorks Prime covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Calm and eClinicalWorks Prime actually diverge.

Attributes where Calm and eClinicalWorks Prime differ
AttributeCalmeClinicalWorks Prime
Starting priceFree$180/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20121999

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 Calm

  • Sleep Stories
  • Guided meditations
  • Daily Calm
  • Breathing exercises
  • Calm Body stretching
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Samsung Health

Only in eClinicalWorks Prime

  • Electronic Health Records
  • AI-Assisted Documentation
  • Practice Management
  • Revenue Cycle
  • Patient Portal
  • Voice Recognition
  • Telehealth
  • HL7

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Calm

  • Workout trackingnot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Nutrition managementnot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Health monitoringnot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Fitness coachingnot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Wellness improvementnot eClinicalWorks Prime

eClinicalWorks Prime

  • Small to mid-size practices (1-9 providers) wanting per-provider EHR pricing with included trainingnot Calm

Where each one falls short

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

Calm

  • Free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • Only one meditation per day included in free tier (Daily Calm)
  • Annual pricing is among the highest in the meditation app category
  • Less extensive free content library compared to Insight Timer (which has 100,000+ free meditations)
  • Limited customization of meditation sessions; mostly follows Calm's curated content

eClinicalWorks Prime

  • EHR Only is $449/month per provider and EHR with Practice Management is $599/month per provider, priced per provider rather than a flat practice fee
  • The RCM as a Service option charges 2.9% of practice collections rather than a fixed fee
  • Practices with more than 9 providers are charged additional implementation fees beyond the included training

Pricing, plan by plan

Calm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Calm
    • Select Sleep Stories
    • 1 breathing exercise
  • Premium Monthly$12.99/month
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Premium Annual$69.99/year
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Family Plan$99.99/year
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • All Premium content
    • Separate customization per member

eClinicalWorks Prime

$180/month

No published plan breakdown. See the eClinicalWorks Prime review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Calm if

  • You need sleep stories.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want guided meditations.
Calm review

Choose eClinicalWorks Prime if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want ai-assisted documentation.
eClinicalWorks Prime review

Questions people ask

Is Calm or eClinicalWorks Prime better?
Neither clearly leads. Calm starts at Free and eClinicalWorks Prime at $180/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Calm or eClinicalWorks Prime?
Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Calm and $180/month for eClinicalWorks Prime.
Does Calm or eClinicalWorks Prime run on more platforms?
Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web. eClinicalWorks Prime runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Calm for free?
Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. eClinicalWorks Prime starts at $180/month.
What is Calm best used for?
Calm is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what eClinicalWorks Prime is typically brought in for.
What can Calm do that eClinicalWorks Prime cannot?
Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. eClinicalWorks Prime covers Electronic Health Records, AI-Assisted Documentation, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Calm: What does Calm's free tier include?

The free plan includes 1 breathing exercise, Day 1 of programs, select Sleep Stories, and Scenes, plus the famous Daily Calm feature and bedtime stories. Most content is locked behind the paid tier.

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Calm: What is included in Calm Premium?

Calm Premium (all paid tiers are identical) includes The Daily Calm, Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, exclusive music playlists, masterclasses taught by experts, Daily Move video lessons for stretching and mindful movement, and the entire content library.

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Calm: How much does Calm Premium cost?

Monthly subscription is $12.99/month, annual is $69.99-$79.99/year, Family Plan is $99.99/year (includes 1 Admin + 5 Members), and lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment.

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Calm: Does Calm offer pricing for organizations or teams?

Yes. Calm offers organizational plans for groups of 5-300 people with per-seat pricing based on total 'covered lives.' Larger groups receive deeper discounts. Pricing is significantly reduced compared to individual subscriptions.

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Calm: Does Calm work offline?

Calm's app functions offline for already-downloaded content. Downloaded Sleep Stories, meditations, and Music programs can be accessed without an internet connection.

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