Software · head to head
Ro vs athenaOne
athenaOne
Software
Unified cloud platform combining EHR, practice management, and patient engagement
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Ro covers Video Consultations, athenaOne covers Electronic Health Records.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ro and athenaOne actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Ro
- Video Consultations
- Prescription Services
- Medication Delivery
- Digital Health Records
- Ongoing Care
- Insurance
Only in athenaOne
- Electronic Health Records
- Practice Management
- Patient Engagement
- Care Coordination
- Analytics
- Mobile App
- Telehealth
- Labs
Both cover
- Pharmacies
- HIPAA
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ro
- GLP-1 weight-loss program (Ro Body) with prescription medication and coachingnot athenaOne
- Erectile dysfunction treatment and medication deliverynot athenaOne
- Hair loss treatmentnot athenaOne
- Skincare prescriptionsnot athenaOne
- Fertility-related consultations and productsnot athenaOne
athenaOne
- Patient Carenot Ro
- Medical Recordsnot Ro
- Practice Managementnot Ro
- Telehealthnot Ro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ro
- US-only service - Ro's own help center states it cannot serve individuals residing outside the United States, including US territories
- Care is limited to Ro-affiliated, US-licensed providers - users cannot choose an outside doctor
- Treatment and medication availability varies by US state
- Focused on a narrow set of conditions (weight loss, ED, hair loss, skincare, fertility) rather than general primary care
athenaOne
Nothing recorded yet. See the athenaOne review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Ro
$39/month- Membership$39/month
- Unlimited doctor visits
- Prescription fulfillment
athenaOne
$250/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the athenaOne review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Ro if
- You need video consultations.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want prescription services.
Choose athenaOne if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want practice management.
Questions people ask
- Is Ro or athenaOne better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ro starts at $39/month and athenaOne at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ro or athenaOne?
- Ro starts at $39/month and athenaOne at $250/month.
- Does Ro or athenaOne run on more platforms?
- Ro runs on Web, iOS, Android. athenaOne runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
- What is Ro best used for?
- Ro is most often used for glp-1 weight-loss program (ro body) with prescription medication and coaching, erectile dysfunction treatment and medication delivery, hair loss treatment, skincare prescriptions. Of those, glp-1 weight-loss program (ro body) with prescription medication and coaching and erectile dysfunction treatment and medication delivery are not what athenaOne is typically brought in for.
- What can Ro do that athenaOne cannot?
- Ro covers Video Consultations, Prescription Services, Medication Delivery, Digital Health Records. athenaOne covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Patient Engagement, Care Coordination. Both handle Pharmacies, HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support.