Doximity
Zocdoc
| Feature | Doximity | Zocdoc |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $300/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | physicians, nurses, healthcare-professionals, medical-recruiters | patients, medical-practices, dentists, specialists |
| Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
| Physician Network | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| E Fax | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| News Feed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credential Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Appointment Booking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Insurance Verification | ✗ | ✓ |
| Patient Reviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Provider Profiles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Zocdoc Pros
- Free for patients to search and book
- Real-time insurance verification
- Extensive provider network across specialties
- Patient reviews and ratings for transparency
✗ Zocdoc Cons
- Expensive for providers at $300/month per listing
- Limited availability in rural areas
- Some reviews may not reflect current practice quality
The Verdict
Doximity is built for physicians and nurses, with a focus on physician-network and telehealth. Zocdoc targets patients and medical practices and leads with appointment-booking and insurance-verification.
Doximity uses custom enterprise pricing, while Zocdoc starts at $300/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Zocdoc 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.