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Healthdirect National Health Services Directory vs Healthgrades

Both stand on healthcare provider directories. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Healthdirect National Health Services Directory

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

The NHSD combines a consumer-facing service directory with APIs and an embeddable search widget for integrations. Its scope and listing details are useful to consider alongside service-maintained data and the eligibility requirements for adding service types.

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Healthgrades

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Healthgrades combines provider discovery, patient ratings, hospital information, and appointment options in a free consumer service. Its paid provider promotion is marked sponsored, and the separate Elevated Profile subscription is listed at $49.95 a month.

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The facts

Healthdirect National Health Services DirectoryHealthgrades
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestElevated Profile: $479.40 a year
Plans published13
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteabout.healthdirect.gov.auhealthgrades.com
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Healthdirect National Health Services Directory: what it does well

  • Access to 150,000 health services.
  • Directory information is free to integration partners.
  • Offers FHIR APIs and an embeddable search widget.
  • Appointments API supports real-time availability and online bookings.
  • Listings can include accessibility and payment details.

What to know first

  • Services are responsible for maintaining their own listings.
  • New service types must meet eligibility requirements.

Healthgrades: what it does well

  • Doctor search includes insurance and availability filters.
  • Profiles include more than 10 million patient ratings.
  • Users can save doctors and request or book appointments.
  • Available on Android, iOS, and the web.

What to know first

  • Consumer service is advertiser supported.
  • Provider profile promotions may be sponsored.
  • Elevated Profile costs $49.95 a month and renews automatically.

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