Healthcare · head to head
Flo vs Meditech
Flo
Healthcare
Period and cycle tracking app that settled with the US FTC in 2021 over sharing health data with third parties despite promising not to
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Meditech
Healthcare
Healthcare information system for hospitals and health systems
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Flo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Flo flo Health settled with the US FTC in 2021 over allegations it shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with Facebook, Google and other third parties despite telling users the data would stay private, a fact directly relevant to how much a user should trust current privacy claims without independently checking the published policy.; Meditech on-premise deployment model requires significant infrastructure investment and ongoing IT maintenance
- They diverge on capability: Flo covers Cycle and ovulation tracking, Meditech covers Electronic Health Records.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flo and Meditech actually diverge.
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 Flo
- Cycle and ovulation tracking
- Pregnancy mode
- Anonymous Mode
- Symptom and mood logging
- Expert content library
- Community and forums
Only in Meditech
- Electronic Health Records
- Revenue Cycle
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Portal
- Analytics
- HL7
- FHIR
- Lab Systems
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Flo
- Someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being loggednot Meditech
- A user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check Anonymous Mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attemptsnot Meditech
- A buyer wanting to compare Flo directly against Clue on published data practices before choosing which app to trust with this informationnot Meditech
- Someone who wants pregnancy tracking content alongside cycle tracking in one app rather than switching apps mid-pregnancynot Meditech
Meditech
- Patient Carenot Flo
- Medical Recordsnot Flo
- Practice Managementnot Flo
- Telehealthnot Flo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Flo
- Flo Health settled with the US FTC in 2021 over allegations it shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with Facebook, Google and other third parties despite telling users the data would stay private, a fact directly relevant to how much a user should trust current privacy claims without independently checking the published policy.
- Reproductive health data, including logged periods, fertility attempts and pregnancy status, has been the subject of law enforcement data requests in some jurisdictions following changes to reproductive rights law, and cloud-stored logs are a real category of exposure regardless of a vendors intentions.
- Anonymous Mode, the privacy feature introduced after the settlement, is a setting that must be checked and understood rather than assumed, and its exact scope and default status should be verified in the current privacy policy rather than taken from marketing copy.
- Free tier predictions rely on self-reported symptom data and general population models, so accuracy for irregular cycles or specific medical conditions is limited compared with clinical tracking.
- The subscription auto-renews and, like most mobile subscriptions, must be cancelled through app store account settings rather than inside the app itself.
Meditech
- On-premise deployment model requires significant infrastructure investment and ongoing IT maintenance
- Complex implementation and customization process that can take months and require extensive staff training
- User interface noted as outdated compared to modern cloud-native EHR competitors
Pricing, plan by plan
Flo
Free- Flo Premium$11.99/month
- Free tier covers core cycle tracking, predictions and symptom logging
- Premium adds deeper personalised insights and expert content, around $11.99 a month
- Annual and lifetime purchase options typically offered at a lower effective rate
Meditech
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Meditech review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Flo if
- You need cycle and ovulation tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want pregnancy mode.
Choose Meditech if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want revenue cycle.
Questions people ask
- Is Flo or Meditech better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flo starts at Free and Meditech at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flo or Meditech?
- Flo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flo and On request for Meditech.
- Does Flo or Meditech run on more platforms?
- Flo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Meditech runs on Web, Desktop.
- Can I use Flo for free?
- Yes. Flo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meditech starts at On request.
- What is Flo best used for?
- Flo is most often used for someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being logged, a user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check anonymous mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attempts, a buyer wanting to compare flo directly against clue on published data practices before choosing which app to trust with this information, someone who wants pregnancy tracking content alongside cycle tracking in one app rather than switching apps mid-pregnancy. Of those, someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being logged and a user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check anonymous mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attempts are not what Meditech is typically brought in for.
- What can Flo do that Meditech cannot?
- Flo covers Cycle and ovulation tracking, Pregnancy mode, Anonymous Mode, Symptom and mood logging. Meditech covers Electronic Health Records, Revenue Cycle, Clinical Documentation, Patient Portal.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Flo: What happened with the FTC in 2021?
The US FTC alleged Flo Health shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with third parties like Facebook and Google despite promising to keep it private. Flo settled without admitting liability, agreeing to obtain consent for future sharing and to an independent privacy review.
Meditech: What are the main clinical features included in Meditech EHR?
Meditech provides comprehensive clinical charting, access to patient vitals, medication history, lab results, diagnostic imaging, virtual care capabilities, and e-prescribing for healthcare professionals.
SourceFlo: What is Anonymous Mode?
A privacy setting Flo states disconnects entered health data from an identifiable profile. Check the current app and privacy policy for whether it is on by default or must be turned on manually, since this affects what data is linked to your identity.
Meditech: Does Meditech support telehealth and virtual appointments?
Yes, Meditech offers Virtual Care and Virtual On Demand Care solutions allowing physicians to conduct video visits and deliver remote health services.
SourceFlo: Is Flo free?
Core cycle tracking and predictions are free. Deeper personalised insights and expert content require Flo Premium.
Meditech: Is Meditech HIPAA compliant?
Yes, Meditech EHR is HIPAA compliant, and both inpatient and ambulatory products are ONC-certified with FHIR-based interoperability standards.
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