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Zocdoc vs Allscripts Professional EHR

Zocdoc logo

Zocdoc

Software

Find and book doctors instantly online

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Allscripts Professional EHR logo

Allscripts Professional EHR

Software

On-premise EHR solution for physician practices and hospitals

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zocdoc has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Zocdoc doctors can cancel appointments with little notice; Allscripts Professional EHR allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • They diverge on capability: Zocdoc covers Doctor Search, Allscripts Professional EHR covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zocdoc and Allscripts Professional EHR actually diverge.

Attributes where Zocdoc and Allscripts Professional EHR differ
AttributeZocdocAllscripts Professional EHR
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop
Founded20071986

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 Zocdoc

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

Only in Allscripts Professional EHR

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Order Management
  • Laboratory Integration
  • Patient Management
  • Reporting and Analytics
  • HL7
  • FHIR

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Zocdoc

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Allscripts Professional EHR

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Allscripts Professional EHR

  • Allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • Pricing is not published
  • The Veradigm site no longer names Professional EHR as a distinct product, which makes its current status hard to establish from the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Zocdoc

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

Allscripts Professional EHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts Professional EHR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Zocdoc if

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

Choose Allscripts Professional EHR if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want clinical documentation.
Allscripts Professional EHR review

Questions people ask

Is Zocdoc or Allscripts Professional EHR better?
Neither clearly leads. Zocdoc starts at Free and Allscripts Professional EHR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zocdoc or Allscripts Professional EHR?
Zocdoc has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Zocdoc and On request for Allscripts Professional EHR.
Does Zocdoc or Allscripts Professional EHR run on more platforms?
Zocdoc runs on Web, iOS, Android. Allscripts Professional EHR runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Zocdoc for free?
Yes. Zocdoc has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Allscripts Professional EHR starts at On request.
What is Zocdoc best used for?
Zocdoc is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Zocdoc do that Allscripts Professional EHR cannot?
Zocdoc covers Doctor Search, Online Booking, Reviews, Insurance Verification. Allscripts Professional EHR covers Electronic Health Records, Clinical Documentation, Order Management, Laboratory Integration. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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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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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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