Doximity
Edmodo
| Feature | Doximity | Edmodo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Best For | physicians, nurses, healthcare-professionals, medical-recruiters | k12-teachers, students, parents, school-districts |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Physician Network | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Fax | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| News Feed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credential Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Class Groups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Assignments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Parent Accounts | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Doximity Pros
- Largest physician network in the US
- HIPAA-compliant video calls
- Free e-fax and secure messaging
- Verified professional credentials
✗ Doximity Cons
- Limited to US healthcare professionals
- Premium features for recruiters only
- No patient-facing features
✓ Edmodo Pros
- Free for all users
- Safe social learning environment
- Easy for students to use
- Good parent communication
✗ Edmodo Cons
- Limited advanced LMS features
- Less active development recently
- Basic assessment tools
The Verdict
Doximity is built for physicians and nurses, with a focus on physician-network and telehealth. Edmodo targets k12 teachers and students and leads with class-groups and assignments.
Both tools use custom enterprise pricing — you'll need to contact sales for a quote, which makes direct cost comparison difficult.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Doximity edges out on user ratings (4.3 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Doximity has a slight overall edge — but if free for all users matters most to you, Edmodo may still be the right call.