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Epocrates vs Omada Health

Epocrates logo

Epocrates

Healthcare

Mobile clinical reference and decision support app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Omada Health logo

Omada Health

Healthcare

Behavioral health management platform

From
On request
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 pricing page not publicly accessible; Omada Health no direct-pay pricing disclosed; programs only available through employer or health plan coverage
  • They diverge on capability: Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epocrates and Omada Health actually diverge.

Attributes where Epocrates and Omada Health differ
AttributeEpocratesOmada Health
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMobileWeb, Mobile
Founded20002011

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 Epocrates

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

Only in Omada Health

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Coaching
  • Mobile App
  • Analytics
  • Incentives
  • Health Plans
  • SOC2

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 Carenot Omada Health
  • Medical Recordsnot Omada Health
  • Practice Managementnot Omada Health
  • Telehealthnot Omada Health

Omada Health

  • Employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmesnot Epocrates
  • Remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devicesnot Epocrates
  • GLP-1 support programmes alongside medicationnot Epocrates
  • Musculoskeletal care delivered virtuallynot Epocrates

Where each one falls short

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

Epocrates

  • Pricing page not publicly accessible

Omada Health

  • No direct-pay pricing disclosed; programs only available through employer or health plan coverage
  • Eligibility varies by employer and health plan
  • Government payer programs (Medicare/Medicaid) have different device access rules
  • MSK program may require out-of-pocket costs depending on individual health plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Epocrates

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

Omada Health

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Omada Health review.

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 Omada Health if

  • You need chronic disease management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want behavioral health.
Omada Health review

Questions people ask

Is Epocrates or Omada Health better?
Neither clearly leads. Epocrates starts at Free and Omada Health at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epocrates or Omada Health?
Epocrates has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Epocrates and On request for Omada Health.
Does Epocrates or Omada Health run on more platforms?
Epocrates runs on Mobile. Omada Health runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Epocrates for free?
Yes. Epocrates has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Omada Health starts at On request.
What is Epocrates best used for?
Epocrates is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Omada Health is typically brought in for.
What can Epocrates do that Omada Health cannot?
Epocrates covers Drug Reference, Interactions, Dosing Calculators, Disease Information. Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management, Behavioral Health, Coaching, Mobile App. Both handle EHR Systems, HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
Omada Health: How much does Omada Health cost?

Omada Health programs are offered at no cost to members when covered by an employer or health plan. Direct-pay pricing for uninsured individuals is not disclosed on the website.

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Omada Health: Is Omada Health free?

Omada's Prevention, Diabetes, and Hypertension programs are free when covered by your employer or health plan. The Joint and Muscle Health program is subject to deductibles, copays, and co-insurance as determined under your health plan.

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Omada Health: Do I need to pay for the Omada welcome kit with smart devices?

The welcome kit containing smart devices is offered at no cost to covered members. Continuous glucose monitors for diabetes program participants are also provided at no additional charge, though Medicare and Medicaid are excluded.

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