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Healthdirect National Health Services Directory vs Practo Doctor Directory
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.
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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Practo provides doctor discovery, clinic details, and appointment booking, with online consultations as another option. Check whether a clinic accepts appointments and whether its listed details meet your needs.
Visit Practo Doctor DirectoryThe facts
| Healthdirect National Health Services Directory | Practo Doctor Directory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | about.healthdirect.gov.au | practo.com |
| On healthcare provider directories | #1 of 16 | #5 of 16 |
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.
Practo Doctor Directory: what it does well
- Search by specialty and area
- Listings can show fees, qualifications, and timings
- Patients can check real-time availability
- Online consultations cover more than 20 specialties
- Doctor profiles are free to create
What to know first
- Some clinics only accept walk-ins
- A profile includes one clinic by default
- Online consultation fees start at ₹99
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