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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 21st, 2026 # Reviews of UpToDate Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews OR Omasiel R practitionerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Also, the references help to find some content.“ June 24, 2026 MA Mustapha A StudentHospital & Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I can only get it when connected to my hospital's Wi-Fi network, which might be inconvenient if I require it at home or far from the hospital.“ April 3, 2025 MA Mustapha A StudentHospital & Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It's a valuable tool for me as a learner to keep abreast and improve my knowledge.“ April 3, 2025 SG Steven G Staff PhysicianHospital & Health Care, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The process for reviewing and submitting continuing medical education credits is onerous and time consuming.“ December 27, 2023 MA Mustapha A StudentHospital & Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The material is clear, thorough, and dependable.“ April 3, 2025 AS Andrew S ProfessorEducation Management, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I use this app occasionally, perhaps every 2-3 months, but EACH time is so difficult that I give up.“ May 29, 2024 cg chrys g physicianHospital & Health Care, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “So Up To Date, with references and recommendations, that it makes it the first and most trusted source for medical information.“ June 29, 2022 AS Andrew S ProfessorEducation Management, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Access to content is made unnecessarily difficult.“ May 29, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 92 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use practitioner Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Get updates daily" June 26, 2026 5.0 The overall experience with UpToDate has been an amazing while using on a daily basis. Also, the references help to find some content. Pros Easy to locate the information.i really enjoy reading about treatment management of the disease process of psychiatric disorders. Cons The least about UpToDate that I encountered is the lack of highlighted areas for providers to bookmark. Review Source Resident physician Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "My Go-To clinical resource- uptodate" November 28, 2025 5.0 UpToDate has become one of my most trusted clinical tools during residency. I rely on it heavily especially during night shifts when I need fast, evidence-based answers and don’t have immediate backup. It’s helped me manage everything from neutropenic fever to anticoagulation in thrombocytopenia. The visual layout, drug checker, and specialty breadth make it ideal for high pressure situations. While the interface could be more user-friendly, the clinical value is undeniable. It’s an essential part of my workflow and a resource I recommend to every new trainee. Pros 1) The charts and tables are incredibly helpfulthey let me scan key information quickly, whether I’m reviewing cancer staging, antibiotic choices, or treatment algorithms. 2) The drug interaction checker is a lifesaver during night shifts, especially when managing complex patients with renal or hepatic impairment. 3) Mobile access is seamless. I’ve used it during rounds, signouts, and even while walking between units. 4) Content updates are timely, and I’ve noticed guideline changes reflected quickly, which helps me stay clinically current. Cons \-The interface isn’t intuitive for new users. Early on, I found the layout and search results overwhelming and had trouble locating the exact section I needed. Navigation takes practice—even now, I sometimes scroll through multiple headings before finding the most relevant content. It’s expensive without institutional access. I’m fortunate to have it through my program. Review Source PMHNP Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Extensive and easy to use" November 18, 2025 5.0 Pros It is the most up to date and extensive information you can find regarding the medical field. It includes almost any topic you can imagine with tables/charts/illustrations to help understand the topic and use for quick references. I especially find it helpful to use it for my CEUs. Cons The cost is increasing each year which makes it difficult for a small clinic to continue using it. There are also limited interaction checks for supplements which more and more patients are taking these days. Review Source Medical Student Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Maybe the most trustworthy and updated medical databasis" September 10, 2019 5.0 Pros I use this software in weekly basis to search the most trustworthy information and the best practices about medicine. I really enjoy the experience and the quality of information. The UpToDate are very updated and the majority of my professors recommend it to search about pacient care and diseases management. Cons The price is very expensive for students and sometimes they can't afford with it. Moreover the platform could offer more features. Review Source Medical Doctor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Get Updated wit the Uptodate" July 5, 2021 5.0 Its been more than three yeasr I have been using UpTodate regularly. I use it during my clinical practice and many of time it has helped me changing decision for patient care management. I often use it for my academic purpose. Had there been no uptodate I would have been a step back in my medical knowledge from where I am at present. Pros This is my best app in the medical practice. The information given in the app is very high yield and the most trusted one. The information are continuously updated. The most recent treatment protocol and the criteria are always included. The information given regarding any disease is enough for any medical practitioner. The app includes details of any disease beginning from pathophysiology to the management. This is the most trusted medical app globally. Cons When making a search it gives you a list of topics and you cant get the specific one you are looking for. So you need to be vigilant enough to select the specific one from the list given. Switched from I found UpTodate more better in every aspect than Medscape. Review Source Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Quite expensive for what it is" January 7, 2019 3.0 Great quality but a steep price to pay. Probably not needed in a primary care setting, but nice to have. Pros The best thing about UpToDate is that it keeps your practice and medical doctors (who are long out of med-school) "Up To Date" on current guidelines for specific diagnoses. The library of diagnoses and conditions to treat is thorough. And each diagnosis contains information on how to diagnose it and treat it. It is no doubt a great tool to have for a medical practice. Cons As a primary care medical group we do not need to use UpToDate quite often since most of what we diagnose and see is routine. In addition, most of the information we need can easily be found in much cheaper resources such as AAP or Pediatric Journals, OCMA, and dare I say even Google. That said, this makes UpToDate quite pricy for the few times we actually use it. However, we do occasionally use it and feel more comfortable using it because it is the most current up to date guideline that is trusted in the medical community. One other con is that we thought we would use UpToDate to fight with insurance companies to get paid for referrals or such they felt were unneeded. However, this takes way too much work and insurance companies have their own set of guidelines they stick by. Review Source Physician Assistant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The single most useful resource for clinicians today" June 6, 2022 5.0 I could not do my job at the level I do without UpToDate. Pros I am able to access the most relevant evidence-based medicine there is. For treatments and conditions, I have been treating for years that I'd like to see what is new to that symptom that doesn't fit into a nice neat box. Many of my patients have obscure diseases I have never heard of or conditions I do not treat on a regular basis in primary care. UpToDate allows me to see the relevant details to better care for them. Cons I wish there was a simplified view for the tx and duration of therapy for conditions that could then be expanded if you want to know more. Sometimes it feels like you are wading through a swamp of details to learn that the newest guideline is 5 days instead of 7. Review Source PA-C Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "UpToDate Review " April 15, 2019 5.0 Pros I like that UpToDate delivers peer-reviewed, up to date information about a variety of different topics. You can easily search, learn about a topic including symptoms, dosing of drugs, interactions, side effects of medications, signs, lab tests, treatments, and prognoses of different disease processes and medications. You also earn CMEs every time you search a topic. Cons The only thing that I do not like about UpToDate is the cost if you have to pay out of pocket for it. You could easily make this worth it if you were able to submit the CMEs you earn. Review Source Resident Physician Resident Physician Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great tool for medical providers! " August 1, 2021 5.0 My overall experience with UpToDate has been a positive one and it has been a very helpful tool in my medical training. Pros I like most easiness of using the program and the vast amount of information provided by UpToDate. You can find almost anything you need about research of many medical diagnoses and how to properly treat diseases. Cons I like least that it is not provided for free for all providers and students. It can be expensive for medical students and residents but it’s nice they do have the option of group rates. Review Source Resident Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Gold standard in medical literature review" January 6, 2020 5.0 The best medical research website/app for current medical recommendations and literature that I use daily to answer clinical questions. Pros UpToDate is the easiest to use, most comprehensive medical literature review. Its search function is excellent and allowed rapid identification of the sought-after information. Cons Uptodate is incredibly expensive. Although there are discounted options for students and residents, unless this software is purchased by your organization, a full membership can be hundreds to thousands of dollars a year. Review Source Medical student Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "UpToDate Review" May 19, 2021 5.0 Overall, UpToDate has been a go-to resource for me during my medical school rotations. Whether it is to look up the best treatment for my patient's condition or summarize the latest evidence about an alternative treatment, UpToDate is a trusted resource that I can count on for answers. Pros Features of the UpToDate software that I appreciate the most are the abundance of information available on almost every disease and condition, succinct summaries that highlight the most pertinent information, and ease of navigation between topics. Cons Unfortunately, UpToDate is not free, so I am unable to access it when I am not on my hospital's WiFi network. That is the only major con. Also, as with any encyclopedia-type software, there could always be more information available, but UpToDate does a great job of updating their knowledge base as evidence or guidelines change. Review Source AA ADNAN A. student Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Must have app for medical practitioners! " October 15, 2019 5.0 This app is one of the essentials in our daily practice as medical practitioners. We all tend to use it in our phones! Pros This software provides a full access to the database of the most famous medical website (Uptodate.com). You can use you web account to log in and view all the content. There is no time or location restriction, you can access it anywhere! And most importantly, it is always updated!! Cons If you don't have an account, you can't use this app (even for summary viewing as in the website!). So, it is a must to have account. Review Source Sales manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "A must to keep up with the lastest info" October 16, 2019 5.0 Love it, love it, love it. So much information updated, on the palm of your hand. Pros Concise, always updated, always handy information to make medical decisions. The articles are well written and easy to understand for students and physicians alike. Cons The cost. It may not seem like a lot but for students and physicians in third-world countries. It adds up. Specially if you're working for a non-profit. Review Source Mustapha Ali A. Student Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "A Great Resource For Medical Students " April 9, 2025 4.0 On the whole, my experience with UpToDate is quite good. It's a valuable tool for me as a learner to keep abreast and improve my knowledge. The material is clear, thorough, and dependable. I am certain I could apply it for clinical work as well as homework. For anyone really interested in medical knowledge and practice, the data given is unquestionably worth it even if the price is a little disadvantage. Pros I am quite grateful for the thorough and trustworthy material. For students, it is an excellent tool for study and gathering current data on many medical subject. I can depend on the data it offers on evidence-based background to help me grasp difficult ideas. Since the search feature is user-friendly, I may soon get what I require for study or projects. Cons One major drawback is that it has to be paid for. I can only get it when connected to my hospital's Wi-Fi network, which might be inconvenient if I require it at home or far from the hospital. Access without any constraints would make it far more valuable if I had access on the run. Review Source medic Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "JUST THE BEST" April 22, 2020 5.0 Excellent. All the courses that i teach include articled for the student to read and most of them come from uptodate, NEJM and really trustworthy sources. Pros UpToDate has been my go to not only as a professor but as a student. It has all the information needed in medicine and pharmacy. It gives you every updated information needed on any subject. The layout (computer or cellphone or tablet) is excelent, easy to navigate and wht i like the most, the hiperlinks that help you relate to other subjects. It is well know that up to date is used in most countries as an official medical information source, with the advantage that it is well organized. My student usually used the articles for their investigations or their papers. Going to the hospital and reading uptodate articled helps them be updated in everything. One important thing, how uptodate it is (no pun intended). For example, when the new AHA blood pressure values where published i went to check them on uptodate and they where already updated. Its a trust worthy source to have arround and essential to work with Cons None. They are constantly adding new features to help you keep yourself up to date. I do believe this is an essential app to have in any health care related course. Review Source Doctor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "UpToDate " June 22, 2021 5.0 Pros UpToDate is an amazing application that gives a lot of information and recent advances in the medical field. It provides information on the disease from basics to thorough details. The good things about this site are: 1. It contains detailed information about any diseases enlisted. 2. Easy to use and understand 3. Summarize important subjects 4. Provide grants to low-income countries. 5. Detailed information to a healthcare provider and simplified version readable to the patient. Cons I had difficulty while searching the pertinent information. For example, " If I search for the specific role of IL-6 in Multiple myeloma", I have to go through all the information of Multiple Myeloma and find out my desired information. I find this lengthy and time-consuming sometimes. Also, I am unaware about redeeming my CME points obtained from UpToDate in my country, if there is any provision of such facilities, would be helpful to all healthcare providers." Review Source Medical Student Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "An indispensable tool" May 28, 2019 5.0 UpToDate is my go-to when I need help understanding a pathology, creating a differential, or coming up with a treatment plan. I love that it is updated so regularly and that the information is so detailed. Pros Extremely thorough and well-researched. Easy to find exactly what I'm looking for and get either quick or detailed information depending on what I need. Cons One could argue that it is too detailed for daily use, however I think it's easy to skip between sections and just find the information you need. Review Source RN Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Uptodate" February 12, 2019 5.0 Uptodate absolutely improves the care I provide to patients and it keeps track of CME's I have earned while using it- a win/win for me and my organization. Pros Love that this is integrated into my EHR software, it is so helpful to look up conditions right in the moment while providing telephone triage to patients. The photos are great quality and I like that all of the info. is generally on the same page so there is not a lot of clicking. Major bonus is earning CME's for doing what I need to do for my job anyway. Cons For my purpose which is providing telephone triage to patients sometimes the info is too in depth, but not a major issue. Review Source GJ Grant J. Research Scholar Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Truly indispensable tool for any medical practice" March 18, 2020 5.0 UpToDate is a great learning tool and has improved my clinical practice by providing guideline and expert-based consensus treatments. Pros UpToDate is extremely easy to use and contains all the pertinent information you need for all medical-related topics you may encounter in any practice. They also have a great database of pharmaceuticals with their dosings, indications, adverse effects, mechanisms, etc.. Cons They do not have anything like a symptom checker, so you need to have a general idea of what you are searching for but otherwise, they are very comprehensive. Review Source Resident Physician Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The best clinical resource" June 20, 2019 5.0 I would highly recommend. I feel it is worth the money. I use it daily and it is the main clinical resource that I use. Pros \-easy to use -app is available but can also access website through desktop/laptop -includes review on different medical topics written by experts in the field including references -easy way to get quick information on medical topic -I use daily for medication dosing (including renal and hepatic dosing) Cons \-I do not pay for this personally but it costs a lot for the organization (so I have heard) Review Source Physician Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "An absolute life saver" January 13, 2020 5.0 Pros Uptodate has been an absolute life saver in medical school and residency. Having so much health related topics at your fingertips is amazing. If I'm ever not sure about a condition, or a medication a quick search from uptodate solves all my questions. No other products measures up to UptoDate, it is well worth the money. Cons Some topics aren't covered that well, and it leaves you digging in other sections for your answer. Review Source AG Anas G. physician Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "uptodate" December 16, 2019 5.0 I love this product and use it frequently. Please consider patient education section. Pros I use it almost daily. Very comprehensive, well summarized, kept updated for the most part, the patient info section is very helpful and I use it for patient education. Cons The patient education is not very well clear and you have to dig deeply to get it. There are also limited images to most conditions and findings. Review Source Student Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great Software for Healthcare Providers" November 7, 2019 5.0 This software is an excellent resource for students and providers, enabling them to better understand the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of different health conditions. My overall experience has been very positive, and I will continue to use UpToDate as one of my primary sources for information in my practice. Pros UpToDate is a very complete resource that I go to often to gain a better understanding of healthcare concepts, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. I am currently a PA student, and UpToDate has helped me to gain a better understanding of many different diseases and the details involved in their pathology. I like that it offers such exhaustive details on so many topics. Cons UpToDate is a very complete resource. The only fault that I can find in it is that it is at times too much for a person to take in. Some entries are very specific and do not do a great job of offering simple explanations for those who are not as familiar in certain areas. A little more simplification might make this software more useful to a wider audience. Review Source Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Healthcare bible" February 3, 2020 5.0 Pros Has a wealth of fantastic knowledge on diseases, symptoms, work ups, diagnosis, differentials, and treatments. A must for any provider in the field! Cons Not always the most up to date, but they do a great job for the most part. Also the content can be overwhelming at first until you get used to the style of it. Review Source Self employed Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Uptodate really does that. Keeps me up to date" March 31, 2021 5.0 Overall makes a huge difference as I see patients. A wealth of knowledge. Pros Constant additions and easy to read format. Easy to access what is most applicable to me as a provider but still deep enough with plenty of content to dive in if I need to know more about treatment/disease mgmt.. I also love the patient info handouts and use them weekly. Cons The continued medical education can be burdensome to redeem. Reasons for choosing UpToDate Bang for the buck and ease of use. Review Source Similar Products Featured