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GoodRx vs Healthgrades

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GoodRx

Healthcare

Compare prescription drug prices and find coupons

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Healthgrades

Healthcare

Provider search and ratings platform for patients

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoodRx limited effectiveness for controlled substances and specialty medications due to pharmacist discretion and manufacturer pricing; Healthgrades healthgrades is free for consumers and monetizes through a separate B2B arm (b2b.healthgrades.com) selling 'Claim your profile' provider listings, health-system quality solutions, and life-sciences advertiser placements, none of which publish public pricing, per the vendor's own site structure.
  • They diverge on capability: GoodRx covers Price Comparison, Healthgrades covers Provider Search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoodRx and Healthgrades actually diverge.

Attributes where GoodRx and Healthgrades differ
AttributeGoodRxHealthgrades
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20111998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 GoodRx

  • Price Comparison
  • Discount Coupons
  • Pharmacy Finder
  • Drug Information
  • Telehealth
  • Pharmacies
  • Health Plans

Only in Healthgrades

  • Provider Search
  • Reviews and Ratings
  • Appointment Booking
  • Provider Profiles
  • Insurance Verification
  • Practice management systems

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.

GoodRx

  • Comparing and finding the lowest prescription drug price across nearby US pharmaciesnot Healthgrades
  • Getting free prescription discount coupons for use at pharmacy checkoutnot Healthgrades
  • Low-cost telehealth visits for common conditions via GoodRx Carenot Healthgrades
  • Medication price tracking, refill reminders, and drug identificationnot Healthgrades
  • Discounted pet medications and dental discounts via GoodRx Companionnot Healthgrades

Healthgrades

  • Patient Carenot GoodRx
  • Medical Recordsnot GoodRx
  • Practice Managementnot GoodRx
  • Telehealthnot GoodRx

Where each one falls short

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

GoodRx

  • Limited effectiveness for controlled substances and specialty medications due to pharmacist discretion and manufacturer pricing
  • Pharmacy acceptance varies and is not universal, with some preferred pharmacies not honoring GoodRx pricing
  • Prices fluctuate daily, weekly, or monthly making it difficult to budget for consistent medication costs
  • Discount prices cannot be combined with insurance coverage, making it unsuitable for insured individuals

Healthgrades

  • Healthgrades is free for consumers and monetizes through a separate B2B arm (b2b.healthgrades.com) selling 'Claim your profile' provider listings, health-system quality solutions, and life-sciences advertiser placements, none of which publish public pricing, per the vendor's own site structure.

Pricing, plan by plan

GoodRx

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the GoodRx review.

Healthgrades

Free
  • PatientFree
    • Find doctors
    • Read reviews
    • Book appointments

Which should you pick?

Choose GoodRx if

  • You need price comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want discount coupons.
GoodRx review

Choose Healthgrades if

  • You need provider search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want reviews and ratings.
Healthgrades review

Questions people ask

Is GoodRx or Healthgrades better?
Neither clearly leads. GoodRx starts at Free and Healthgrades at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoodRx or Healthgrades?
GoodRx starts at Free and Healthgrades at Free.
Does GoodRx or Healthgrades run on more platforms?
GoodRx runs on iOS, Android, Web. Healthgrades runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use GoodRx for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GoodRx best used for?
GoodRx is most often used for comparing and finding the lowest prescription drug price across nearby us pharmacies, getting free prescription discount coupons for use at pharmacy checkout, low-cost telehealth visits for common conditions via goodrx care, medication price tracking, refill reminders, and drug identification. Of those, comparing and finding the lowest prescription drug price across nearby us pharmacies and getting free prescription discount coupons for use at pharmacy checkout are not what Healthgrades is typically brought in for.
What can GoodRx do that Healthgrades cannot?
GoodRx covers Price Comparison, Discount Coupons, Pharmacy Finder, Drug Information. Healthgrades covers Provider Search, Reviews and Ratings, Appointment Booking, Provider Profiles. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GoodRx: How much can GoodRx help you save on prescriptions?

GoodRx can help save up to 80% on prescriptions at over 70,000 US pharmacies. Savings vary by medication, pharmacy, and location.

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GoodRx: What is GoodRx Companion and how much does it cost?

GoodRx Companion (formerly GoodRx Gold) is a paid membership at $14.99 per month or $119.88 per year. It includes access to a list of 200+ generic medications that are free for members at participating pharmacies, plus $19 online care visits.

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GoodRx: Can GoodRx be combined with insurance or Medicare?

No. GoodRx discounts cannot be used in combination with health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Payments with GoodRx also do not count toward insurance deductibles.

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GoodRx: Are controlled substances eligible for GoodRx discounts?

Some controlled substances are eligible for GoodRx discounts, but certain drugs including all opioids such as hydrocodone and tramadol, and some stimulants like amphetamine are ineligible for Rewards discounts. Pharmacists maintain clinical judgment to refuse coupons for controlled medications.

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