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Doxy.me vs Figure 1

Doxy.me logo

Doxy.me

Software

Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers

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Free
Rated
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Figure 1 logo

Figure 1

Software

Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Figure 1 covers Case Sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doxy.me and Figure 1 actually diverge.

Attributes where Doxy.me and Figure 1 differ
AttributeDoxy.meFigure 1
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20132011

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
  • EHR Systems

Only in Figure 1

  • Case Sharing
  • Secure Messaging
  • Image Upload
  • Knowledge Discovery
  • CME Access
  • Collaboration
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HIPAA
  • BAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

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

Figure 1

  • 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

Figure 1

Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.

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

Figure 1

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Access to cases
    • HIPAA-compliant
    • Secure sharing

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.

Choose Figure 1 if

  • You need case sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want secure messaging.

Questions people ask

Is Doxy.me or Figure 1 better?
Neither clearly leads. Doxy.me starts at Free and Figure 1 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doxy.me or Figure 1?
Doxy.me starts at Free and Figure 1 at Free.
Does Doxy.me or Figure 1 run on more platforms?
Doxy.me runs on Web, iOS, Android. Figure 1 runs on Web, 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 Figure 1 cannot?
Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing. Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, HIPAA, BAA, 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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