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Kareo vs Remember The Milk

Kareo logo

Kareo

Software

Cloud-based EHR and billing for small practices

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Remember The Milk logo

Remember The Milk

Software

The smart to-do app for busy people

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Remember The Milk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kareo kareo is now part of Tebra and sold under the Tebra brand rather than as a standalone product; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • They diverge on capability: Kareo covers Electronic Health Records, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kareo and Remember The Milk actually diverge.

Attributes where Kareo and Remember The Milk differ
AttributeKareoRemember The Milk
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20102004

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 Kareo

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

Only in Remember The Milk

  • Smart lists
  • Location reminders
  • Task sharing
  • Advanced search
  • Subtasks
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Evernote

Both cover

  • Web 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 Remember The Milk
  • Electronic health records and e-prescribing for small clinicsnot Remember The Milk
  • Insurance claim submission and patient payment collectionnot Remember The Milk

Remember The Milk

  • Schedulingnot Kareo
  • Appointment bookingnot Kareo
  • Time trackingnot Kareo
  • Resource managementnot Kareo
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Remember The Milk

  • Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
  • No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views

Pricing, plan by plan

Kareo

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

Remember The Milk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Task creation and organization
    • Basic reminders
    • List sharing
  • Pro$39.99/year
    • All free features
    • Advanced sorting
    • Attachments

Which should you pick?

Choose Kareo if

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

Choose Remember The Milk if

  • You need smart lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want location reminders.

Questions people ask

Is Kareo or Remember The Milk better?
Neither clearly leads. Kareo starts at $99/month and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kareo or Remember The Milk?
Remember The Milk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Kareo and Free for Remember The Milk.
Does Kareo or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
Kareo runs on Web, Mobile. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
Yes. Remember The Milk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kareo starts at $99/month.
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 Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
What can Kareo do that Remember The Milk cannot?
Kareo covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Patient Portal, Medical Billing. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?

Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.

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Remember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?

Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.

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Remember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?

Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.

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Remember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?

Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.

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