Doximity
Tebra (Kareo)
| Feature | Doximity | Tebra (Kareo) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | physicians, nurses, healthcare-professionals, medical-recruiters | independent-practices, small-clinics, solo-physicians, mental-health-providers |
| Founded | 2010 | 2004 |
| Physician Network | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| E Fax | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| News Feed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credential Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Practice Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ehr | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Patient Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tebra (Kareo) Pros
- Designed for small practices
- Good billing features
- Patient portal
- Easy to use
✗ Tebra (Kareo) Cons
- Limited for large practices
- Support inconsistencies
- Feature depth limited
The Verdict
Doximity is built for physicians and nurses, with a focus on physician-network and telehealth. Tebra (Kareo) targets independent practices and small clinics and leads with practice-management and ehr.
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. Tebra (Kareo) requires a paid subscription from day one.
Doximity edges out on user ratings (4.3 vs 3.9). 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 designed for small practices matters most to you, Tebra (Kareo) may still be the right call.