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Epocrates vs Amwell

E

Epocrates

Software

Mobile clinical reference and decision support app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

Amwell

Software

Telehealth platform connecting patients with providers

From
$99/visit
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Epocrates has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Amwell listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £6.25 per user for SilverCloud by Amwell, submitted directly by American Well Corporation UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Amwell covers Video Consultations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epocrates and Amwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Epocrates and Amwell differ
AttributeEpocratesAmwell
Starting priceFree$99/visit
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMobileWeb, Mobile
Founded20002002

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 Epocrates

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

Only in Amwell

  • Video Consultations
  • Phone Consultations
  • Mental Health Services
  • Prescription Services
  • Digital Prescriptions
  • Health Plans
  • SOC2
  • Web support

Both cover

  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Epocrates

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Amwell

  • 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.

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

Amwell

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £6.25 per user for SilverCloud by Amwell, submitted directly by American Well Corporation UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Epocrates

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

Amwell

$99/visit
  • On-Demand Visit$99/visit
    • 24/7 availability
    • Board-certified doctors
    • Digital prescriptions

Which should you pick?

Choose Epocrates if

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

Choose Amwell if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want phone consultations.
Amwell review

Questions people ask

Is Epocrates or Amwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Epocrates starts at Free and Amwell at $99/visit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epocrates or Amwell?
Epocrates has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Epocrates and $99/visit for Amwell.
Does Epocrates or Amwell run on more platforms?
Epocrates runs on Mobile. Amwell runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Epocrates for free?
Yes. Epocrates has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amwell starts at $99/visit.
What is Epocrates best used for?
Epocrates is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Epocrates do that Amwell cannot?
Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Interactions, Dosing Calculators, Disease Information. Amwell covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Mental Health Services, Prescription Services. Both handle EHR Systems, HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Mobile support.
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