athenahealth vs Veradigm (formerly Allscripts)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices. Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
athenahealth ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system. Best for network intelligence and cloud-based revenue cycle management in ambulatory settings.
At a glance
| athenahealth | Veradigm (formerly Allscripts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices | #6 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Networked, cloud-based practices | Flexible options for all practice sizes |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($500 to $900/mo/provider) | $$$ ($300 to $700/mo/provider) |
| HQ | Watertown, MA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Founded | 1997 | 1986 |
athenahealth
Best for network intelligence and cloud-based revenue cycle management in ambulatory settings.
www.athenahealth.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices
Veradigm (formerly Allscripts)
Offers a wide portfolio of EHRs tailored to different practice sizes.
veradigm.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices
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