Healthcare · head to head
Kareo vs Omada Health
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kareo kareo is now part of Tebra and sold under the Tebra brand rather than as a standalone product; Omada Health no direct-pay pricing disclosed; programs only available through employer or health plan coverage
- They diverge on capability: Kareo covers Electronic Health Records, Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kareo and Omada Health actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kareo | Omada Health |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Founded | 2010 | 2011 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Kareo
- Electronic Health Records
- Scheduling
- Patient Portal
- Medical Billing
- Payment Processing
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Clearinghouses
Only in Omada Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Health
- Coaching
- Mobile App
- Analytics
- Incentives
- Health Plans
- EHR Systems
Both cover
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kareo
- Practice management, scheduling and billing for independent medical practicesnot Omada Health
- Electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinicsnot Omada Health
- Insurance claim submission and patient payment collectionnot Omada Health
Omada Health
- Employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmesnot Kareo
- Remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devicesnot Kareo
- GLP-1 support programmes alongside medicationnot Kareo
- Musculoskeletal care delivered virtuallynot Kareo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Omada Health
- No direct-pay pricing disclosed; programs only available through employer or health plan coverage
- Eligibility varies by employer and health plan
- Government payer programs (Medicare/Medicaid) have different device access rules
- MSK program may require out-of-pocket costs depending on individual health plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Kareo
$99/month- Starter$99/month
- EHR
- Scheduling
- Patient Portal
- Professional$199/month
- Everything in Starter
- Billing
- Reporting
Omada Health
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Omada Health review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Kareo if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want scheduling.
Choose Omada Health if
- You need chronic disease management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want behavioral health.
Questions people ask
- Is Kareo or Omada Health better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kareo starts at $99/month and Omada Health at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kareo or Omada Health?
- Kareo starts at $99/month and Omada Health at On request.
- Does Kareo or Omada Health run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Kareo best used for?
- Kareo is most often used for practice management, scheduling and billing for independent medical practices, electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinics, insurance claim submission and patient payment collection. Of those, practice management, scheduling and billing for independent medical practices and electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinics are not what Omada Health is typically brought in for.
- What can Kareo do that Omada Health cannot?
- Kareo covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Patient Portal, Medical Billing. Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management, Behavioral Health, Coaching, Mobile App. Both handle HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web 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.
SourceOmada Health: How much does Omada Health cost?
Omada Health programs are offered at no cost to members when covered by an employer or health plan. Direct-pay pricing for uninsured individuals is not disclosed on the website.
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.
SourceOmada Health: Is Omada Health free?
Omada's Prevention, Diabetes, and Hypertension programs are free when covered by your employer or health plan. The Joint and Muscle Health program is subject to deductibles, copays, and co-insurance as determined under your health plan.
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.
SourceOmada Health: Do I need to pay for the Omada welcome kit with smart devices?
The welcome kit containing smart devices is offered at no cost to covered members. Continuous glucose monitors for diabetes program participants are also provided at no additional charge, though Medicare and Medicaid are excluded.
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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