Healthcare · head to head
Figure 1 vs Kareo
Figure 1
Healthcare
Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Figure 1 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Kareo covers Electronic Health Records.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Figure 1 and Kareo actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile), 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 Figure 1
- Case Sharing
- Secure Messaging
- Image Upload
- Knowledge Discovery
- CME Access
- Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliant
- BAA
Only in Kareo
- Electronic Health Records
- Scheduling
- Patient Portal
- Medical Billing
- Payment Processing
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Clearinghouses
Both cover
- HIPAA
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Figure 1
- Patient Carenot Kareo
- Medical Recordsnot Kareo
- Practice Managementnot Kareo
- Telehealthnot Kareo
Kareo
- Practice management, scheduling and billing for independent medical practicesnot Figure 1
- Electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinicsnot Figure 1
- Insurance claim submission and patient payment collectionnot Figure 1
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Figure 1
Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.
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
Figure 1
Free- FreeFree
- Access to cases
- HIPAA-compliant
- Secure sharing
Kareo
$99/month- Starter$99/month
- EHR
- Scheduling
- Patient Portal
- Professional$199/month
- Everything in Starter
- Billing
- Reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose Figure 1 if
- You need case sharing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want secure messaging.
Choose Kareo if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Figure 1 or Kareo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Figure 1 starts at Free and Kareo at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Figure 1 or Kareo?
- Figure 1 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figure 1 and $99/month for Kareo.
- Does Figure 1 or Kareo run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Figure 1 for free?
- Yes. Figure 1 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kareo starts at $99/month.
- What is Figure 1 best used for?
- Figure 1 is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Kareo is typically brought in for.
- What can Figure 1 do that Kareo cannot?
- Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. Kareo covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Patient Portal, Medical Billing. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kareo: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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