Doximity
Epic Systems
| Feature | Doximity | Epic Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | physicians, nurses, healthcare-professionals, medical-recruiters | hospitals, health-systems, large-clinics, academic-medical-centers |
| Founded | 2010 | 1979 |
| Physician Network | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| E Fax | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| News Feed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credential Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Electronic Health Records | ✗ | ✓ |
| Patient Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clinical Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interoperability | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Epic Systems Pros
- Most widely used EHR in US hospitals
- Comprehensive interoperability with MyChart patient portal
- Highly customizable to specific clinical workflows
- Strong regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH)
✗ Epic Systems Cons
- Extremely expensive implementation costs
- Requires extensive training for staff
- Vendor lock-in with proprietary systems
The Verdict
Doximity is built for physicians and nurses, with a focus on physician-network and telehealth. Epic Systems targets hospitals and health systems and leads with electronic-health-records and patient-portal.
Both tools use custom enterprise pricing — you'll need to contact sales for a quote, which makes direct cost comparison difficult.
Doximity has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Epic Systems requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Epic Systems offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Doximity takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.