Healthcare · head to head
eClinicalWorks vs Kareo

eClinicalWorks
Healthcare
Comprehensive EHR and practice management platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: eClinicalWorks pricing details not disclosed on website; requires sales consultation or demo; Kareo kareo is now part of Tebra and sold under the Tebra brand rather than as a standalone product
- They diverge on capability: eClinicalWorks covers Practice Management, Kareo covers Scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eClinicalWorks and Kareo actually diverge.
| Attribute | eClinicalWorks | Kareo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud-based | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1999 | 2010 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
- Practice Management
- Revenue Cycle
- ePrescribing
- Telehealth
- HL7
- FHIR
- HITRUST
Only in Kareo
- Scheduling
- Medical Billing
- Payment Processing
- Clearinghouses
Both cover
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Portal
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
eClinicalWorks
- EHR and practice management for multi-specialty medical practicesnot Kareo
- Patient engagement through telehealth (healow) and secure messagingnot Kareo
- Revenue cycle management with 98%+ first-pass acceptance ratenot Kareo
- AI-powered clinical documentation with Sunoh.ai medical scribenot Kareo
Kareo
- Practice management, scheduling and billing for independent medical practicesnot eClinicalWorks
- Electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinicsnot eClinicalWorks
- Insurance claim submission and patient payment collectionnot eClinicalWorks
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
eClinicalWorks
- Pricing details not disclosed on website; requires sales consultation or demo
- No published technical system requirements specified
- Cloud-based solution requires reliable internet connectivity for clinics
Kareo
- Kareo is now part of Tebra and sold under the Tebra brand rather than as a standalone product
- Tebra publishes no rate: pricing varies with provider count, features and implementation requirements and is quoted during a demo
- Billing counts clinical providers such as MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs, so adding a prescriber raises the bill even though non clinical staff are free
- Electronic prescribing of controlled substances setup costs about $75 per provider as a one time fee
- PDMP integration costs $500 one time per facility plus about $50 per user per year
Pricing, plan by plan
eClinicalWorks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the eClinicalWorks review.
Kareo
$99/month- Starter$99/month
- EHR
- Scheduling
- Patient Portal
- Professional$199/month
- Everything in Starter
- Billing
- Reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose eClinicalWorks if
- You need practice management.
- You work on Web, Cloud-based.
- You also want revenue cycle.
Choose Kareo if
- You need scheduling.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want medical billing.
Questions people ask
- Is eClinicalWorks or Kareo better?
- Neither clearly leads. eClinicalWorks starts at On request and Kareo at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eClinicalWorks or Kareo?
- eClinicalWorks starts at On request and Kareo at $99/month.
- Does eClinicalWorks or Kareo run on more platforms?
- eClinicalWorks runs on Web, Cloud-based. Kareo runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is eClinicalWorks best used for?
- eClinicalWorks is most often used for ehr and practice management for multi-specialty medical practices, patient engagement through telehealth (healow) and secure messaging, revenue cycle management with 98%+ first-pass acceptance rate, ai-powered clinical documentation with sunoh.ai medical scribe. Of those, ehr and practice management for multi-specialty medical practices and patient engagement through telehealth (healow) and secure messaging are not what Kareo is typically brought in for.
- What can eClinicalWorks do that Kareo cannot?
- eClinicalWorks covers Practice Management, Revenue Cycle, ePrescribing, Telehealth. Kareo covers Scheduling, Medical Billing, Payment Processing, Clearinghouses. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Patient Portal, Labs, Pharmacies.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
eClinicalWorks: What does eClinicalWorks EHR cost per provider?
eClinicalWorks EHR costs $449/month per provider with no startup costs. This includes the electronic medical record system, mobile access, patient portal, messaging, document management, prescribing, reporting, and 24/7 support with cloud hosting.
SourceKareo: Does Kareo publish its pricing?
No. Kareo (now rebranded as Tebra) uses custom per-practice pricing that varies based on the number of providers, features needed, and implementation requirements. Pricing is determined during a demo with the sales team.
SourceeClinicalWorks: What is the cost of eClinicalWorks with Practice Management?
eClinicalWorks EHR with Practice Management costs $599/month per provider with no startup costs. This adds practice management functionality and billing implementation services.
SourceKareo: Are there discounts for adding multiple modules?
Yes. Tebra states that many practices qualify for bundled pricing or volume incentives when adopting multiple modules like EHR, billing, and patient experience tools together.
SourceeClinicalWorks: What is eClinicalWorks' Revenue Cycle Management pricing?
eClinicalWorks RCM as a Service costs 2.9% of practice collections with no startup costs. It covers claim processing, denial management, appeals, and accounts receivable visibility.
SourceKareo: What are the additional costs for controlled substance prescribing?
For providers who prescribe controlled substances, EPCS setup costs approximately $75 per provider as a one-time fee, and PDMP integration costs $500 one-time per facility plus around $50 per user per year.
SourceeClinicalWorks: Is there a cost for data migration to eClinicalWorks?
No, eClinicalWorks offers free data migration for practices switching from other EHR systems.
SourceKareo: Does Kareo offer a free trial?
Kareo's website does not mention a free trial option. Access to pricing and trial arrangements requires contacting the sales team to request a demo.
SourceeClinicalWorks: Are training costs included with eClinicalWorks?
Initial training is included for practices with 1-9 providers. Additional fees apply for larger practices.
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