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Doxy.me vs Epocrates

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Doxy.me

Software

Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Epocrates

Software

Mobile clinical reference and decision support app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Doxy.me free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations; Epocrates the App Store listing for Epocrates (seller Epocrates) states subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and introductory pricing applies only to the first subscription period
  • They diverge on capability: Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Epocrates covers Drug Reference.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Doxy.me and Epocrates differ
AttributeDoxy.meEpocrates
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidMobile
Founded20132000

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Doxy.me

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

Only in Epocrates

  • Drug Reference
  • Interactions
  • Dosing Calculators
  • Disease Information
  • Medical Procedures
  • Patient Education
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Doxy.me

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Epocrates

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Epocrates

  • The App Store listing for Epocrates (seller Epocrates) states subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and introductory pricing applies only to the first subscription period

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Epocrates

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Drug references
    • Calculators
    • Interactions
  • Premium$99/year
    • Enhanced content
    • Offline access

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Epocrates if

  • You need drug reference.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mobile.
  • You also want interactions.
Epocrates review

Questions people ask

Is Doxy.me or Epocrates better?
Neither clearly leads. Doxy.me starts at Free and Epocrates at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doxy.me or Epocrates?
Doxy.me starts at Free and Epocrates at Free.
Does Doxy.me or Epocrates run on more platforms?
Doxy.me runs on Web, iOS, Android. Epocrates runs on Mobile.
Can I use Doxy.me for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Doxy.me best used for?
Doxy.me is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Doxy.me do that Epocrates cannot?
Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing. Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Interactions, Dosing Calculators, Disease Information. Both handle EHR Systems, HIPAA, Cloud deployment.

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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