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Epic Systems vs Structured

Epic Systems
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Leading electronic health records system for healthcare organizations
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- On request
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The short version
- Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Epic Systems no free version or trial; enterprise pricing only with custom negotiation required; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- They diverge on capability: Epic Systems covers Electronic Health Records, Structured covers Visual timeline.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Epic Systems and Structured actually diverge.
| Attribute | Epic Systems | Structured |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch |
| Founded | 1979 | 2020 |
Identical on both: 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 Epic Systems
- Electronic Health Records
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Patient Portal
- Clinical Decision Support
- Population Health
- Lab Systems
- Imaging Systems
- Pharmacy Systems
Only in Structured
- Visual timeline
- Time blocking
- Calendar integration
- Widgets
- Recurring tasks
- Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar
- Apple Reminders
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Epic Systems
- Patient Carenot Structured
- Medical Recordsnot Structured
- Practice Managementnot Structured
- Telehealthnot Structured
Structured
- Productivitynot Epic Systems
- Collaborationnot Epic Systems
- Task managementnot Epic Systems
- Organizationnot Epic Systems
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Epic Systems
- No free version or trial; enterprise pricing only with custom negotiation required
- Lengthy implementation timeline: 12-24 months for single hospitals, 3-5 years for multi-system rollouts
- Customization and workflow adaptation requires extensive consulting services
- Very high licensing costs ranging from 100,000 to 30 million USD depending on organization size
Structured
- No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
- Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
- Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
- One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps
Pricing, plan by plan
Epic Systems
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Epic Systems review.
Structured
Free- FreeFree
- Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
- Task subtasks and notes
- Icons and color coding
- Pro$null/month or year or lifetime
- Structured AI for smart planning
- Calendar and reminders import
- Recurring tasks
Which should you pick?
Choose Epic Systems if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want revenue cycle management.
Choose Structured if
- You need visual timeline.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- You also want time blocking.
Questions people ask
- Is Epic Systems or Structured better?
- Neither clearly leads. Epic Systems starts at On request and Structured at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Epic Systems or Structured?
- Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Epic Systems and Free for Structured.
- Does Epic Systems or Structured run on more platforms?
- Epic Systems runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Structured runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- Can I use Structured for free?
- Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Epic Systems starts at On request.
- What is Epic Systems best used for?
- Epic Systems is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Structured is typically brought in for.
- What can Epic Systems do that Structured cannot?
- Epic Systems covers Electronic Health Records, Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Portal, Clinical Decision Support. Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets. Both handle Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Epic Systems: What is Epic's market position?
Epic holds 36 percent of the U.S. EHR market and manages over 280 million patient records across 1,200+ healthcare organizations. Among hospitals with over 300 beds, Epic has 52 percent market share, and 71 percent market share in major academic medical centers as of 2026.
SourceStructured: Is Structured free to use?
Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.
SourceEpic Systems: Is there a free trial or demo available?
Epic does not offer a free version or trial. The software is enterprise-only with custom pricing negotiated directly with organizations. Typical implementation timelines for single hospitals range from 12 to 24 months, and multi-hospital systems can take 3 to 5 years for phased rollouts.
SourceStructured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?
Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.
SourceEpic Systems: How does Epic integrate with third-party systems?
Epic provides multiple integration pathways: FHIR R4 APIs, HL7 v2 messaging, CCDA document exchange, and proprietary APIs through Epic Showroom (formerly App Orchard). Over 1,000 certified apps are available in the marketplace, enabling real-time data synchronization and interoperability.
SourceStructured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?
Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.
SourceEpic Systems: What is included in Epic's unified platform?
Epic provides a truly unified system spanning inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, surgical, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, billing, and population health on a single database. It includes appointment scheduling, medical billing, clinical decision support, patient portal (MyChart), telehealth capabilities, and analytics.
SourceStructured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?
On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.
SourceStructured: Does Structured work across all my devices?
Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.
SourceStructured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?
On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.
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