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Epic Systems vs Omada Health

Epic Systems
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Leading electronic health records system for healthcare organizations
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Epic Systems no free version or trial; enterprise pricing only with custom negotiation required; Omada Health no direct-pay pricing disclosed; programs only available through employer or health plan coverage
- They diverge on capability: Epic Systems 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 Epic Systems and Omada Health actually diverge.
| Attribute | Epic Systems | Omada Health |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1979 | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), 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 Epic Systems
- Electronic Health Records
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Patient Portal
- Clinical Decision Support
- Population Health
- Lab Systems
- Imaging Systems
- Pharmacy Systems
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.
Epic Systems
- Patient Carenot Omada Health
- Medical Recordsnot Omada Health
- Practice Managementnot Omada Health
- Telehealthnot Omada Health
Omada Health
- Employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmesnot Epic Systems
- Remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devicesnot Epic Systems
- GLP-1 support programmes alongside medicationnot Epic Systems
- Musculoskeletal care delivered virtuallynot Epic Systems
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Epic Systems
- No free version or trial; enterprise pricing only with custom negotiation required
- Lengthy implementation timeline: 12-24 months for single hospitals, 3-5 years for multi-system rollouts
- Customization and workflow adaptation requires extensive consulting services
- Very high licensing costs ranging from 100,000 to 30 million USD depending on organization size
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
Epic Systems
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Epic Systems review.
Omada Health
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Omada Health review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Epic Systems if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want revenue cycle management.
Choose Omada Health if
- You need chronic disease management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want behavioral health.
Questions people ask
- Is Epic Systems or Omada Health better?
- Neither clearly leads. Epic Systems starts at On request and Omada Health at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Epic Systems or Omada Health?
- Epic Systems starts at On request and Omada Health at On request.
- Does Epic Systems or Omada Health run on more platforms?
- Epic Systems runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Omada Health runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Epic Systems best used for?
- Epic Systems is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Omada Health is typically brought in for.
- What can Epic Systems do that Omada Health cannot?
- Epic Systems covers Electronic Health Records, Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Portal, Clinical Decision Support. 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
Epic Systems: What is Epic's market position?
Epic holds 36 percent of the U.S. EHR market and manages over 280 million patient records across 1,200+ healthcare organizations. Among hospitals with over 300 beds, Epic has 52 percent market share, and 71 percent market share in major academic medical centers as of 2026.
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.
SourceEpic Systems: Is there a free trial or demo available?
Epic does not offer a free version or trial. The software is enterprise-only with custom pricing negotiated directly with organizations. Typical implementation timelines for single hospitals range from 12 to 24 months, and multi-hospital systems can take 3 to 5 years for phased rollouts.
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.
SourceEpic Systems: How does Epic integrate with third-party systems?
Epic provides multiple integration pathways: FHIR R4 APIs, HL7 v2 messaging, CCDA document exchange, and proprietary APIs through Epic Showroom (formerly App Orchard). Over 1,000 certified apps are available in the marketplace, enabling real-time data synchronization and interoperability.
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.
SourceEpic Systems: What is included in Epic's unified platform?
Epic provides a truly unified system spanning inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, surgical, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, billing, and population health on a single database. It includes appointment scheduling, medical billing, clinical decision support, patient portal (MyChart), telehealth capabilities, and analytics.
SourceRelated pages
More on Epic Systems
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