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eClinicalWorks Prime vs Epocrates

eClinicalWorks Prime logo

eClinicalWorks Prime

Healthcare

AI-powered cloud EHR for modern healthcare practices

From
$180/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Epocrates logo

Epocrates

Healthcare

Mobile clinical reference and decision support app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Epocrates has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Epocrates pricing page not publicly accessible
  • They diverge on capability: eClinicalWorks Prime covers Electronic Health Records, Epocrates covers Drug Reference.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where eClinicalWorks Prime and Epocrates differ
AttributeeClinicalWorks PrimeEpocrates
Starting price$180/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiMobile
Founded19992000

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

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 eClinicalWorks Prime

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

Only in Epocrates

  • Drug Reference
  • Interactions
  • Dosing Calculators
  • Disease Information
  • Medical Procedures
  • Patient Education
  • EHR Systems

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

eClinicalWorks Prime

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

Epocrates

  • Patient Carenot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Medical Recordsnot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Practice Managementnot eClinicalWorks Prime
  • Telehealthnot eClinicalWorks Prime

Where each one falls short

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

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

Epocrates

  • Pricing page not publicly accessible

Pricing, plan by plan

eClinicalWorks Prime

$180/month

No published plan breakdown. See the eClinicalWorks Prime review.

Epocrates

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

Which should you pick?

Choose eClinicalWorks Prime if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want ai-assisted documentation.
eClinicalWorks Prime 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 eClinicalWorks Prime or Epocrates better?
Neither clearly leads. eClinicalWorks Prime starts at $180/month and Epocrates at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eClinicalWorks Prime or Epocrates?
Epocrates has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $180/month for eClinicalWorks Prime and Free for Epocrates.
Does eClinicalWorks Prime or Epocrates run on more platforms?
eClinicalWorks Prime runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Epocrates runs on Mobile.
Can I use Epocrates for free?
Yes. Epocrates has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. eClinicalWorks Prime starts at $180/month.
What is eClinicalWorks Prime best used for?
eClinicalWorks Prime is most often used for small to mid-size practices (1-9 providers) wanting per-provider ehr pricing with included training. Of those, small to mid-size practices (1-9 providers) wanting per-provider ehr pricing with included training is not what Epocrates is typically brought in for.
What can eClinicalWorks Prime do that Epocrates cannot?
eClinicalWorks Prime covers Electronic Health Records, AI-Assisted Documentation, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle. Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Interactions, Dosing Calculators, Disease Information. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eClinicalWorks Prime: How much does eClinicalWorks Prime cost?

eClinicalWorks does not publish pricing for its Prime RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) service. The vendor positions it as 'Better RCM service at a lower price than your current provider' but requires interested organizations to schedule a demo or contact sales at 508-836-2700 for custom pricing based on organizational size and specific requirements.

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Epocrates: How much does Epocrates cost?

Epocrates pricing information is not available to public access. Users must authenticate or contact the vendor to view pricing details.

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eClinicalWorks Prime: How can you get eClinicalWorks Prime pricing?

Contact eClinicalWorks directly at 508-836-2700 to speak with their sales team or schedule a demo to discuss pricing tailored to your organization.

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