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Lunit vs Zocdoc

Lunit logo

Lunit

Healthcare

FDA cleared and CE marked AI for mammography, tomosynthesis and chest radiography

From
On request
Rated
-
Zocdoc logo

Zocdoc

Healthcare

Find and book doctors instantly online

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zocdoc has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lunit the regulatory permission differs by product and by region, and INSIGHT Risk has been filed with the FDA but not cleared, so a buyer who reads a corporate press release rather than the specific clearance for their product and jurisdiction will plan a deployment they cannot legally run.; Zocdoc doctors can cancel appointments with little notice
  • They diverge on capability: Lunit covers Lunit INSIGHT MMG, Zocdoc covers Doctor Search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lunit and Zocdoc actually diverge.

Attributes where Lunit and Zocdoc differ
AttributeLunitZocdoc
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: 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 Lunit

  • Lunit INSIGHT MMG
  • Lunit INSIGHT DBT
  • Lunit INSIGHT CXR
  • Volpara density assessment
  • Volpara RiskPathways
  • Volpara dose tracking
  • PACS and mammography workstation integration

Only in Zocdoc

  • Doctor Search
  • Online Booking
  • Reviews
  • Insurance Verification
  • Reminders
  • Telehealth
  • Practice Management Systems
  • EHRs

What people use each for

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

Lunit

  • A national breast screening programme evaluating AI as a second reader to reduce double reading workload where two human readers are currently mandatednot Zocdoc
  • A breast centre that moved to tomosynthesis and now has reading times it cannot staff, wanting detection support on DBT specificallynot Zocdoc
  • An American breast imaging centre needing automated volumetric density assessment to meet patient density notification requirements, which is what Volpara is bought fornot Zocdoc
  • A tuberculosis or lung screening programme in a high volume, radiologist scarce setting using chest radiography triage to prioritise filmsnot Zocdoc

Zocdoc

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

Where each one falls short

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

Lunit

  • The regulatory permission differs by product and by region, and INSIGHT Risk has been filed with the FDA but not cleared, so a buyer who reads a corporate press release rather than the specific clearance for their product and jurisdiction will plan a deployment they cannot legally run.
  • Detection AI changes recall rates in screening, and the downstream cost of additional diagnostic workup lands on the programme rather than on the software budget, which is the cost most screening business cases omit.
  • Performance is sensitive to the mammography vendor and acquisition protocol, so published results from a Hologic estate do not transfer to a GE or Siemens estate without local validation the buyer must fund.
  • MMG, DBT and CXR are licensed separately and Volpara modules are separate again, so a breast centre wanting detection, density and risk pathways is assembling four line items rather than buying one product.
  • Using AI as a replacement for one of two human readers is a workforce and liability decision that regulators and professional bodies treat differently in each country, so the saving that justifies the purchase may not be permitted where you operate.

Zocdoc

  • Doctors can cancel appointments with little notice
  • No direct messaging between patients and providers outside of appointment booking
  • Providers incur booking fees even if patients no-show or cancel after 24 hours

Pricing, plan by plan

Lunit

On request
  • Lunit INSIGHT$undefined/year
    • Priced per study or per annual examination volume by product
    • MMG, DBT and CXR licensed separately
    • Volpara density and RiskPathways modules quoted separately

Zocdoc

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Lunit if

  • You need lunit insight mmg.
  • You also want lunit insight dbt.

Choose Zocdoc if

  • You need doctor search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.

Questions people ask

Is Lunit or Zocdoc better?
Neither clearly leads. Lunit starts at On request and Zocdoc at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lunit or Zocdoc?
Zocdoc has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Lunit and Free for Zocdoc.
Does Lunit or Zocdoc run on more platforms?
Lunit runs on Web. Zocdoc runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Zocdoc for free?
Yes. Zocdoc has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lunit starts at On request.
What is Lunit best used for?
Lunit is most often used for a national breast screening programme evaluating ai as a second reader to reduce double reading workload where two human readers are currently mandated, a breast centre that moved to tomosynthesis and now has reading times it cannot staff, wanting detection support on dbt specifically, an american breast imaging centre needing automated volumetric density assessment to meet patient density notification requirements, which is what volpara is bought for, a tuberculosis or lung screening programme in a high volume, radiologist scarce setting using chest radiography triage to prioritise films. Of those, a national breast screening programme evaluating ai as a second reader to reduce double reading workload where two human readers are currently mandated and a breast centre that moved to tomosynthesis and now has reading times it cannot staff, wanting detection support on dbt specifically are not what Zocdoc is typically brought in for.
What can Lunit do that Zocdoc cannot?
Lunit covers Lunit INSIGHT MMG, Lunit INSIGHT DBT, Lunit INSIGHT CXR, Volpara density assessment. Zocdoc covers Doctor Search, Online Booking, Reviews, Insurance Verification.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lunit: Is Lunit FDA cleared?

Yes for specific products. INSIGHT MMG, INSIGHT DBT and INSIGHT CXR Triage hold FDA 510(k) clearances. INSIGHT Risk, the five year risk prediction model, has been filed but was not cleared at the time of writing.

Zocdoc: Is Zocdoc free for patients?

Yes, searching for and booking appointments on Zocdoc is completely free for patients. There are no search fees, booking fees, or cancellation fees. Patients only pay their insurance copay or self-pay rate for the actual care.

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Lunit: Can Lunit replace a second human reader in screening?

That depends entirely on your jurisdiction and professional body guidance, not on the software. The CE mark permits clinical use; it does not authorise a workforce model.

Zocdoc: Does Zocdoc verify that doctors accept my insurance?

Zocdoc supports over 1,000 insurance plans and filters results to show only providers who accept your specific plan. However, Zocdoc cannot guarantee in-network status, as plans with similar names can differ by employer group or region. Final verification is always confirmed by your insurer and the provider's office.

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Lunit: What did the Volpara acquisition add?

Volumetric breast density measurement, dose tracking and RiskPathways high risk programme management, which are the things American breast centres buy for density notification compliance rather than for detection.

Zocdoc: What specialties and types of providers does Zocdoc cover?

Zocdoc features a network of over 250,000 providers across 200+ specialties, including primary care physicians, dentists, OB-GYNs, dermatologists, psychiatrists, eye doctors, orthopedic surgeons, and therapists.

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Lunit: Is pricing published?

No. It is quoted per study or per annual volume, by product, with on premises and cloud priced differently.

Zocdoc: How much do providers pay to use Zocdoc?

Zocdoc charges healthcare providers a one-time booking fee per new patient, with pricing varying by specialty and local market. The exact fee is quoted individually to practices.

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