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Headspace vs Allscripts TouchWorks

Headspace logo

Headspace

Software

Meditation and mindfulness made simple

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Allscripts TouchWorks logo

Allscripts TouchWorks

Software

Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care

From
$200/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Headspace paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited; Allscripts TouchWorks allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • They diverge on capability: Headspace covers Guided meditations, Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Headspace and Allscripts TouchWorks actually diverge.

Attributes where Headspace and Allscripts TouchWorks differ
AttributeHeadspaceAllscripts TouchWorks
Starting price$12.99/month$200/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision ProWeb, Mobile
Founded20101986

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Headspace

  • Guided meditations
  • Sleep stories
  • Focus playlists
  • Breathing exercises
  • SOS sessions
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Apple Watch

Only in Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Practice Management
  • ePrescribing
  • Patient Portal
  • Scheduling
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • HL7
  • FHIR

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Headspace

  • Workout trackingnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Nutrition managementnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Health monitoringnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Fitness coachingnot Allscripts TouchWorks
  • Wellness improvementnot Allscripts TouchWorks

Allscripts TouchWorks

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

Where each one falls short

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

Headspace

  • Paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited
  • Mobile-first design means web experience is less feature-complete than mobile apps
  • Limited integration with other health and fitness apps compared to some competitors
  • Coaching services available only at higher tiers or additional cost

Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • Pricing is not published
  • TouchWorks is not named on the Veradigm site, so whether it survives as a distinct product cannot be confirmed from the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Headspace

$12.99/month
  • Monthly$12.99/month
    • Unlimited meditation access
    • Sleep content
    • Focus music
  • Annual$69.99/year
    • Same as monthly
    • 14-day free trial
  • Student$9.99/year
    • Full access with student verification

Allscripts TouchWorks

$200/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Headspace if

  • You need guided meditations.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro.
  • You also want sleep stories.

Choose Allscripts TouchWorks if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want practice management.

Questions people ask

Is Headspace or Allscripts TouchWorks better?
Neither clearly leads. Headspace starts at $12.99/month and Allscripts TouchWorks at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Headspace or Allscripts TouchWorks?
Headspace starts at $12.99/month and Allscripts TouchWorks at $200/month.
Does Headspace or Allscripts TouchWorks run on more platforms?
Headspace runs on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro. Allscripts TouchWorks runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Headspace best used for?
Headspace is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Allscripts TouchWorks is typically brought in for.
What can Headspace do that Allscripts TouchWorks cannot?
Headspace covers Guided meditations, Sleep stories, Focus playlists, Breathing exercises. Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, ePrescribing, Patient Portal. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Headspace: How much does Headspace cost?

Headspace offers a monthly plan at $12.99/month or annual plan at $69.99/year (approximately $5.83/month). Students can subscribe for $9.99/year. A 14-day free trial is available. HSA and FSA eligible options support pre-tax payments.

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Headspace: What content does Headspace include?

Headspace includes 1,000+ expert-led exercises covering meditation, stress relief, sleep resources including sleepcasts and soundscapes, anxiety management tools, and optional mental health coaching services with trained mindfulness experts.

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Headspace: On which platforms can I use Headspace?

Headspace is available on iOS, Android, web browsers, Mac, Apple Watch Series 6+, and Apple Vision Pro. Smart home integration with Google Assistant and Alexa allows hands-free access on compatible devices.

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Headspace: Does Headspace offer therapy or coaching?

Headspace includes meditation and mindfulness training led by trained experts. Mental health coaching is available as an add-on service. For therapy, users seeking clinical counseling should explore Headspace's mental health services or other dedicated therapy platforms.

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Headspace: Is Headspace research-backed?

Yes. Headspace describes itself as the most research-backed meditation app on the market with 500+ hours of guided content, peer-reviewed studies demonstrating efficacy, and Ebb AI personalization that adapts sessions to user mood.

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