Compare Essentials and symplr Access 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per Year
Essentials
Star Rating
(40)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Essentialssymplr Access
Star Rating
(26)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Essentials excels in Workflow Management - Health Care Credentialing with a score of 9.0, while symplr Access follows closely with a score of 8.6. Reviewers mention that Essentials provides a more intuitive interface for managing workflows, making it easier for small businesses to adapt.
- Reviewers mention that symplr Access outperforms Essentials in Quality of Support, scoring 8.8 compared to Essentials' 7.9. Users on G2 highlight that symplr Access offers more responsive customer service and better resources for troubleshooting issues.
- G2 users report that Essentials struggles with Ease of Setup, scoring only 5.9, while symplr Access shines with a score of 8.5. Users say that the setup process for Essentials can be cumbersome and time-consuming, which can be a significant drawback for small businesses looking for quick implementation.
- Users say that both products have strong performance in Compliance - Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), with Essentials scoring 8.6 and symplr Access at 8.0. However, reviewers mention that Essentials offers more comprehensive features for tracking compliance metrics, which is crucial for healthcare organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Essentials has a notable advantage in Facility Management - Health Care Credentialing, scoring 9.2, while symplr Access scores 8.6. Users report that Essentials provides more robust tools for managing facility compliance, which is essential for healthcare providers.
- Users on G2 highlight that symplr Access has a better overall user experience, with an Ease of Use score of 8.6 compared to Essentials' 8.4. Reviewers mention that the user interface of symplr Access is more modern and user-friendly, making it easier for staff to navigate the system.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Essentials
No pricing availablesymplr Access
On-site Access Management
Contact Us
Per Year
Make access to your facility, staff, and patients seamless and secure. Ensure only guests and visitors who meet security requirements can enter your facility.
- Automatic background checks
- COVID-19 vaccination reporting
- Customizable compliance dashboards
Free Trial
Essentials
Free Trial is available
symplr Access
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
30
8.6
20
Ease of Use
8.4
30
8.6
22
Ease of Setup
5.9
9
8.5
12
Ease of Admin
7.0
9
8.6
14
Quality of Support
7.9
25
8.8
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.2
9
8.6
14
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
28
6.9
19
Features by Category
Workflow Automation
8.7
5
Feature Not Available
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
8.8
7
8.6
13
Compliance
9.2
6
8.6
14
9.2
6
8.5
14
9.2
6
8.6
13
Verification
9.3
7
Feature Not Available
9.0
7
Feature Not Available
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
Document Management
8.7
5
7.5
12
8.3
6
7.1
11
9.4
6
7.4
11
Maintenance of Compliance
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
4.3
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Clinical
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Efficiency
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Accuracy
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Essentials and symplr Access are categorized as Health Care Credentialing
Unique Categories
Essentials is categorized as Revenue Cycle Management, Healthcare Claims Management, and Provider Data Management (PDM)
symplr Access is categorized as Healthcare Compliance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Essentials
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
symplr Access
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Medical Practice
45.0%
Hospital & Health Care
37.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.5%
Mental Health Care
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
2.5%
Other
2.5%
Hospital & Health Care
73.1%
Medical Practice
11.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.8%
Pharmaceuticals
3.8%
Medical Devices
3.8%
Other
3.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Essentials
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Medical Practice
I love using availity for quick accurate results. It’s a lot easier than calling each insurance company and dealing with that hassle of a time.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Runs slowly at times, will sometimes re-hook you to the first page when when calling and stating my position, only to be. Another thing, the biggest thing, completely lacking respect of all cleaning and self dignity
symplr Access
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
I like the vendor management aspect of Access and appreciate being able to find vendors of products that interest me. There are a couple of different search functions that can be used like product category, company name, and even vendor name if you happen...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jenn P.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Not intuitive, over abundance of emails.
Verified User in Medical Practice
I love using availity for quick accurate results. It’s a lot easier than calling each insurance company and dealing with that hassle of a time.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
I like the vendor management aspect of Access and appreciate being able to find vendors of products that interest me. There are a couple of different search functions that can be used like product category, company name, and even vendor name if you happen...
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Runs slowly at times, will sometimes re-hook you to the first page when when calling and stating my position, only to be. Another thing, the biggest thing, completely lacking respect of all cleaning and self dignity
Jenn P.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Not intuitive, over abundance of emails.
Alternatives
Discussions
What insurances use availity?
2 comments
AB
The text appears to be a list of health insurance companies and plans.Read more
What is availity used for?
1 comment
JL
With Essentials, you can check eligibility, submit and receive auths and referrals, submit claims, get claim status and receive electronic remittances for...Read more
How much does it cost to use availity?
1 comment
JL
Availity Essentials is free for providers to use.
With Essentials, you can check eligibility, submit and receive auths and referrals, submit claims, get...Read more
symplr Access has no discussions with answers
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