Healthie vs Patient Access

Healthie8.7Visit Patient Access8.2Visit

Higher score Healthie #5 in Patient Portal Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Healthie

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Patient Access #8 in Patient Portal Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Patient Access

• Healthie fits best

  Small practices needing portal plus practice workflows

• Patient Access fits best

  UK patients using NHS and local care services

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Side by side

Feature	Healthie 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Patient Access 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Patient Portal Software	#8 in Patient Portal Software
Best for	Small practices needing portal plus practice workflows	UK patients using NHS and local care services
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$18/mo	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo
Features Healthie 0/4 · Patient Access 2/4
Secure messaging	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Record access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Online payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Digital forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Appointment tools	Not checked yet	Self-schedule
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Web-and-app
Our review
Pros	Combines a client portal with scheduling, charting, telehealth, and payments Supports digital intake forms, automated reminders, and recurring appointments Syncs calendars with iCal, Google Calendar, and Outlook	Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions. View and share medical records, then message a GP practice. Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.
Cons	There is no free plan; the 14-day trial is the no-cost option The $18 monthly starting price requires annual billing Its practice-management scope may exceed portal-only needs	GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability. Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services. It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.
Our verdict	Healthie brings a patient portal together with EHR charting and practice workflows for health and wellness providers. Private practices can use it for online scheduling, digital intake, appointment reminders, telehealth, and payment… Read the review →	Patient Access connects people in the UK with participating GP practices and local health services through a website and mobile app. It is aimed at patients who want to manage routine care online: depending on their practice, they can book… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Healthie — where it wins

  • Combines a client portal with scheduling, charting, telehealth, and payments
  • Supports digital intake forms, automated reminders, and recurring appointments
  • Syncs calendars with iCal, Google Calendar, and Outlook

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; the 14-day trial is the no-cost option
  • The $18 monthly starting price requires annual billing
  • Its practice-management scope may exceed portal-only needs

• Patient Access — where it wins

  • Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions.
  • View and share medical records, then message a GP practice.
  • Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.

  Where it doesn't

  • GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability.
  • Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services.
  • It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.

• Healthie8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A patient portal paired with scheduling, charting, telehealth, and payments.

  Visit HealthieFull verdict →
• Patient Access8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free web and mobile portal for GP services and selected local care.

  Visit Patient AccessFull verdict →