Head-to-head · Remote Patient Monitoring
CoachCare vs Smart Meter RPM
CoachCare leads on 1 check, Smart Meter RPM on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCoachCare · 9.0/10
- Most featuresCoachCare · 3 of 3
CoachCare scores higher on our rubric for remote patient monitoring: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.
On monitoring scope, CoachCare gives you Both where Smart Meter RPM offers Chronic care. CoachCare offers patient app; Smart Meter RPM doesn't.
CoachCare is the better fit for teams needing RPM, billing, and patient engagement. Smart Meter RPM is the better fit for programs seeking cellular monitoring without app pairing.
- CoachCare fits best
Teams needing RPM, billing, and patient engagement
- Smart Meter RPM fits best
Programs seeking cellular monitoring without app pairing
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Side by side
| Feature | CoachCare 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Smart Meter RPM 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Remote Patient Monitoring | #9 in Remote Patient Monitoring |
| Best for | Teams needing RPM, billing, and patient engagement | Programs seeking cellular monitoring without app pairing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $1.95/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 38+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CoachCare 3/3 · Smart Meter RPM 2/3 | ||
| Out-of-range alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patient app | ✓ (best) | — |
| EHR integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device connectivity | Cellular | Cellular |
| Monitoring scope | Both | Chronic care |
| Supported conditions | diabetes; chronic conditions | hypertension; congestive heart failure/cardiovascular disease; diabetes; COPD; obesity |
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| Our verdict | CoachCare is a remote care management platform for clinics, physician groups, health systems and payors. CoachCare 2.0 supports remote patient monitoring, chronic care, diabetes, transitional care and remote therapeutic programs. Its web,… Read the review → |
Smart Meter RPM combines cellular-connected medical devices, reading transmission, device management and services for organizations running remote patient monitoring and chronic care programs. Its device range covers blood pressure,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CoachCare — where it wins
- Cellular and Bluetooth devices with configurable ranges and alerts
- Clinician and patient apps support readings, messaging, plans and reminders
- EHR, claims and workflow integrations support end-to-end RPM programs
Where it doesn't
- Purchasing starts with a contact-sales process
- Device connectivity spans cellular, Bluetooth and manual logging options
- Implementation covers devices, apps, clinical services and EHR workflows
Smart Meter RPM — where it wins
- Readings transmit over cellular without Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a hub or app pairing
- Supports blood pressure, glucose, weight, oxygen saturation and temperature
- Includes alerting, device management, logistics and EHR integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pay-as-you-go device pricing is $50 per device monthly, apart from service fees
- The $1.95 monthly service price is subject to volume minimums and contract terms
- No patient app is listed; patient engagement instead includes SmartTouch reminders
- CoachCare9.0/10 · Pricing on request
An end-to-end RPM platform combining monitoring, engagement, billing and clinical services.
Visit CoachCareFull verdict → - Smart Meter RPM8.2/10 · From $1.95/mo
A cellular-first RPM service with multiple device options and several distinct pricing models.
Visit Smart MeterFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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