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Doximity vs Doxy.me

Doximity logo

Doximity

Healthcare & Medical

Social network and collaboration platform for physicians

From
Free
Rated
-
Doxy.me logo

Doxy.me

Healthcare & Medical

Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Doximity free tier limited to verified US clinicians only; no international access without premium; Doxy.me free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
  • They diverge on capability: Doximity covers Secure Messaging, Doxy.me covers Video Visits.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Doximity and Doxy.me differ
AttributeDoximityDoxy.me
Founded20102013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare & Medical).

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 Doximity

  • Secure Messaging
  • Professional Network
  • Telehealth
  • Job Board
  • CME Access
  • Collaboration Tools
  • SOC2
  • Mobile support

Only in Doxy.me

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

Both cover

  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Doximity

  • Physician professional network and communicationnot Doxy.me
  • AI-powered medical reference and clinical decision supportnot Doxy.me
  • Patient outreach and documentation automationnot Doxy.me

Doxy.me

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

Where each one falls short

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

Doximity

  • Free tier limited to verified US clinicians only; no international access without premium
  • AI Scribe and Dialer features accessible only to US-based healthcare professionals
  • Premium tier pricing not disclosed on main site

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

Doximity

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doximity 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 Doximity if

  • You need secure messaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want professional network.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Doximity or Doxy.me better?
Neither clearly leads. Doximity starts at Free and Doxy.me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doximity or Doxy.me?
Doximity starts at Free and Doxy.me at Free.
Does Doximity or Doxy.me run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Doximity for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Doximity best used for?
Doximity is most often used for physician professional network and communication, ai-powered medical reference and clinical decision support, patient outreach and documentation automation. Of those, physician professional network and communication and ai-powered medical reference and clinical decision support are not what Doxy.me is typically brought in for.
What can Doximity do that Doxy.me cannot?
Doximity covers Secure Messaging, Professional Network, Telehealth, Job Board. Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing. Both handle EHR Systems, HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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