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Doximity vs Teladoc Health

Doximity logo

Doximity

Software

Social network and collaboration platform for physicians

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teladoc Health logo

Teladoc Health

Software

Virtual healthcare platform for telehealth and telemedicine

From
$89/visit
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Doximity has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Doximity free tier limited to verified US clinicians only; no international access without premium; Teladoc Health does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • They diverge on capability: Doximity covers Secure Messaging, Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doximity and Teladoc Health actually diverge.

Attributes where Doximity and Teladoc Health differ
AttributeDoximityTeladoc Health
Starting priceFree$89/visit
Free tierYesNo
Founded20102002

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Doximity

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

Only in Teladoc Health

  • Video Consultations
  • Phone Consultations
  • Messaging
  • Prescription Services
  • Mental Health
  • Chronic Care
  • Health Plans
  • Api support

Both cover

  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Doximity

  • Physician professional network and communicationnot Teladoc Health
  • AI-powered medical reference and clinical decision supportnot Teladoc Health
  • Patient outreach and documentation automationnot Teladoc Health

Teladoc Health

  • 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

Teladoc Health

  • Does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • Providers cannot prescribe DEA-controlled substances or certain medications including erectile dysfunction drugs
  • Cannot handle medical emergencies; users must call 911 for emergency care

Pricing, plan by plan

Doximity

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doximity review.

Teladoc Health

$89/visit

No published plan breakdown. See the Teladoc Health review.

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.
Doximity review

Choose Teladoc Health if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want phone consultations.
Teladoc Health review

Questions people ask

Is Doximity or Teladoc Health better?
Neither clearly leads. Doximity starts at Free and Teladoc Health at $89/visit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doximity or Teladoc Health?
Doximity has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Doximity and $89/visit for Teladoc Health.
Does Doximity or Teladoc Health 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?
Yes. Doximity has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teladoc Health starts at $89/visit.
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 Teladoc Health is typically brought in for.
What can Doximity do that Teladoc Health cannot?
Doximity covers Secure Messaging, Professional Network, Telehealth, Job Board. Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Messaging, Prescription Services. Both handle EHR Systems, HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teladoc Health: Does Teladoc work with traditional Medicare or Medicaid?

No. Teladoc only works with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, not traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicaid programs.

Source
Teladoc Health: How quickly can I get an appointment with Teladoc?

For ASAP visits, wait times are typically just a few minutes. For General Medical, most issues are resolved in 15 minutes or less.

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Teladoc Health: What medications can Teladoc providers prescribe?

Providers do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, erectile dysfunction medications, or certain other drugs. GLP-1 medications are only available through Primary Care or Condition Management programs.

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Teladoc Health: What is the cost of Teladoc visits without insurance?

General Medical visits cost 89 USD per visit without insurance. Other services like dermatology and mental health vary by service type.

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