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Head-to-head · Healthcare Provider Directories

Healthgrades vs Practo Doctor Directory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Healthgrades #1 in Healthcare Provider Directories 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Healthgrades
Practo Doctor Directory #3 in Healthcare Provider Directories 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Practo

Healthgrades leads on 0 checks, Practo Doctor Directory on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHealthgrades · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPracto Doctor Directory · 4 of 5

Healthgrades scores higher on our rubric for healthcare provider directories: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Healthgrades is the better fit for consumer doctor discovery and comparison. Practo Doctor Directory is the better fit for free doctor and clinic discovery with booking.

  • Healthgrades fits best

    Consumer doctor discovery and comparison

  • Practo Doctor Directory fits best

    Free doctor and clinic discovery with booking

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Side by side

Feature Healthgrades 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Practo Doctor Directory 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Healthcare Provider Directories #3 in Healthcare Provider Directories
Best for Consumer doctor discovery and comparison Free doctor and clinic discovery with booking
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Healthgrades 0/5 · Practo Doctor Directory 4/5
Specialty filters Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Insurance filters Not checked yet Not checked yet
Profile claiming Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Organization profiles Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Listing limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Detailed provider search by specialty, condition, location, insurance, and more
  • Profiles include credentials, affiliations, reviews, and public-record checks
  • Free comparison, care-team tools, profile claiming, and scheduling where available
  • Free provider profiles support patient discovery and profile management
  • Search covers doctors, clinics, hospitals, and medical specialties
  • Partner API supports provider search and appointment management
Cons
  • Focused on U.S. healthcare providers and hospitals
  • Available on the web rather than across multiple platforms
  • Appointment scheduling depends on provider availability
  • The free profile centers on listing, information, and discovery
  • API access is described for healthcare partners
  • Practice-management features are outside the directory’s stated scope
Our verdict

Healthgrades is a free, U.S.-focused healthcare directory for consumers choosing doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals. Search covers specialty, condition, procedure, location, insurance, distance, availability, ratings,…

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Practo Doctor Directory helps patients find doctors, clinics, and hospitals using specialty, availability, consultation fees, practice hours, and profile information. It is also intended for providers that want to create profiles, manage…

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  1. HealthgradesHealthcare Provider Directories 9.3Free plan
  2. Practo Doctor DirectoryHealthcare Provider Directories 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Healthgrades — where it wins

    • Detailed provider search by specialty, condition, location, insurance, and more
    • Profiles include credentials, affiliations, reviews, and public-record checks
    • Free comparison, care-team tools, profile claiming, and scheduling where available

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on U.S. healthcare providers and hospitals
    • Available on the web rather than across multiple platforms
    • Appointment scheduling depends on provider availability

  • Practo Doctor Directory — where it wins

    • Free provider profiles support patient discovery and profile management
    • Search covers doctors, clinics, hospitals, and medical specialties
    • Partner API supports provider search and appointment management

    Where it doesn't

    • The free profile centers on listing, information, and discovery
    • API access is described for healthcare partners
    • Practice-management features are outside the directory’s stated scope

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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