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GoodRx vs Kareo

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GoodRx

Software

Compare prescription drug prices and find coupons

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kareo logo

Kareo

Software

Cloud-based EHR and billing for small practices

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoodRx has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoodRx limited effectiveness for controlled substances and specialty medications due to pharmacist discretion and manufacturer pricing; Kareo kareo is now part of Tebra and sold under the Tebra brand rather than as a standalone product
  • They diverge on capability: GoodRx covers Price Comparison, Kareo covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoodRx and Kareo actually diverge.

Attributes where GoodRx and Kareo differ
AttributeGoodRxKareo
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20112010

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 GoodRx

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

Only in Kareo

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Scheduling
  • Patient Portal
  • Medical Billing
  • Payment Processing
  • Labs
  • Clearinghouses
  • SOC2

Both cover

  • Pharmacies
  • 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 Kareo
  • Getting free prescription discount coupons for use at pharmacy checkoutnot Kareo
  • Low-cost telehealth visits for common conditions via GoodRx Carenot Kareo
  • Medication price tracking, refill reminders, and drug identificationnot Kareo
  • Discounted pet medications and dental discounts via GoodRx Companionnot Kareo

Kareo

  • Practice management, scheduling and billing for independent medical practicesnot GoodRx
  • Electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinicsnot GoodRx
  • Insurance claim submission and patient payment collectionnot 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

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

GoodRx

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the GoodRx review.

Kareo

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • EHR
    • Scheduling
    • Patient Portal
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Billing
    • Reporting

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 Kareo if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want scheduling.
Kareo review

Questions people ask

Is GoodRx or Kareo better?
Neither clearly leads. GoodRx 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, GoodRx or Kareo?
GoodRx has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoodRx and $99/month for Kareo.
Does GoodRx or Kareo run on more platforms?
GoodRx runs on iOS, Android, Web. Kareo runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use GoodRx for free?
Yes. GoodRx has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kareo starts at $99/month.
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 Kareo is typically brought in for.
What can GoodRx do that Kareo cannot?
GoodRx covers Price Comparison, Discount Coupons, Pharmacy Finder, Drug Information. Kareo covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Patient Portal, Medical Billing. Both handle Pharmacies, HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web 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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