Software · head to head
Omada Health vs Athenahealth
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Omada Health not available to buy directly. Enrolment requires eligibility through an employer or health plan; Athenahealth high implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
- They diverge on capability: Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management, Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Omada Health and Athenahealth actually diverge.
| Attribute | Omada Health | Athenahealth |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $140/month |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 1997 |
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 Omada Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Health
- Coaching
- Mobile App
- Incentives
- Health Plans
- EHR Systems
Only in Athenahealth
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing
- Patient Engagement
- Telehealth
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Clearinghouses
- Health Information Exchanges
Both cover
- Analytics
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Omada Health
- Employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmesnot Athenahealth
- Remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devicesnot Athenahealth
- GLP-1 support programmes alongside medicationnot Athenahealth
- Musculoskeletal care delivered virtuallynot Athenahealth
Athenahealth
- Patient Carenot Omada Health
- Medical Recordsnot Omada Health
- Practice Managementnot Omada Health
- Telehealthnot Omada Health
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Omada Health
- Not available to buy directly. Enrolment requires eligibility through an employer or health plan
- A care programme with coaching and connected devices rather than software on its own
- The Joint and Muscle Health programme is subject to deductibles, copays and coinsurance under the member's plan
Athenahealth
- High implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
- Pricing tiers not transparently listed, requiring custom quotes
Pricing, plan by plan
Omada Health
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Omada Health review.
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Omada Health if
- You need chronic disease management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want behavioral health.
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want medical billing.
Questions people ask
- Is Omada Health or Athenahealth better?
- Neither clearly leads. Omada Health starts at On request and Athenahealth at $140/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Omada Health or Athenahealth?
- Omada Health starts at On request and Athenahealth at $140/month.
- Does Omada Health or Athenahealth run on more platforms?
- Omada Health runs on Web, Mobile. Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Omada Health best used for?
- Omada Health is most often used for employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmes, remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devices, glp-1 support programmes alongside medication, musculoskeletal care delivered virtually. Of those, employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmes and remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devices are not what Athenahealth is typically brought in for.
- What can Omada Health do that Athenahealth cannot?
- Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management, Behavioral Health, Coaching, Mobile App. Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Telehealth. Both handle Analytics, HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Athenahealth: What platforms does Athenahealth serve?
Athenahealth's athenaOne serves small to medium-sized physician practices and hospitals with integrated clinical, financial, and operational workflows.
SourceAthenahealth: What is the pricing model for athenaOne?
Athenahealth uses customized pricing with percent-based or encounter-based models. Starting price reported at $140/month with implementation costs ranging from $5,000-$20,000 for small businesses.
SourceAthenahealth: Does Athenahealth include revenue cycle management?
Yes, athenaOne includes network-driven claims scrubbing with 95%+ first-pass rates, denial management, and A/R optimization.
SourceAthenahealth: What patient engagement features does Athenahealth offer?
Athenahealth provides athenaCommunicator for patient portals, automated appointment reminders, online scheduling, telehealth integration, digital intake, and broadcast messaging.
SourceAthenahealth: How many pre-built integrations does Athenahealth have?
Athenahealth's marketplace includes over 250 pre-integrated third-party apps, allowing practices to extend functionality without custom development.
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