# Page 2 | UpToDate Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is UpToDate the right Decision Support solution for you? Explore 91 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/176042/UpToDate/reviews --- UpToDate 4.8 (91) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/176042/UpToDate/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of UpToDate ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 91 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use HV Harsha V. Resident physician Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My Go-To clinical resource- uptodate" August 8, 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 VR Verified Reviewer PMHNP Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Extensive and easy to use" November 14, 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 MA Mustapha A. Student Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Great Resource For Medical Students " April 3, 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 AS Andrew S. Professor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Terrible app! Hard to access." May 29, 2024 1.0 Terrible experience. I would not recommend the app to anyone. Pros Once you manage to get in the program is fine. The trouble is that the access is made so unnecessarily difficult that it requires each time to reset my password. Cons Access to content is made unnecessarily difficult. Password often is not recognized, it locks one out after several attempts, customer service is slow. I use this app occasionally, perhaps every 2-3 months, but EACH time is so difficult that I give up. For a paid service, this gets a zero. Review Source SG Steven G. Staff Physician Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "UpToDate User Review" December 27, 2023 5.0 Overall my experience has been excellent. I use this service instead of other ones as it is superior in many ways. Pros Lexicomp service for drug information. Breadth and depth of reference material. Accuracy of material. Cons The price is high. The process for reviewing and submitting continuing medical education credits is onerous and time consuming. Review Source dN daniel N. medic Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "JUST THE BEST" April 21, 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 Monali P. Resident Physian Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Resource for Evidence Based Medicine" December 5, 2019 5.0 UptoDate is overall any amazing resource for evidence based medicine for nursing, medical students and physicians. It is a place where everyone looks when they need quick information about the most recent guidelines to guide clinical management. I think its also a great place to go for information where you dont have to fact check whether the information is reliable or correct. All the information is also sited so you can read full articles if interested. Pros Up to date is unlike any other medical resource where you can find purely evidence based information and research in one concise and easy to search locations Cons Some of the links on the site are hard to obtain the information that you are looking for . The links give a lot of extraneous information without actually telling you directly what you're looking for. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Family Physician Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Quick updated resource with CME!" August 29, 2018 5.0 I have been using this resource for over 10 years and I feel it allows me to use current data to make decisions. Pros This is updated frequently so I find it gives me current information. It has a great search engine as well as a breakdown of topics on the side so you can quickly get the information you want. It also has patient information for each topic which is easily printable. It uses charts and decision making flowcharts. I frequently will print out a flow chart (ex. hypercalcemia workup) or a list (ex. Vitamin k amounts in foods). It does come in a computer and/or a phone app but I just use the computer form. Also everything you look up counts toward CME and uptodate keeps track of it for you. I can use it in the room with the patient or check after the visit. Cons The cost but I make that up with my CME. Also since it is so current occasionally I find the information, like recommended testing, is not available in my area. Usually that is mentioned in the description. Review Source sS suhail S. Doctor Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "UpToDate " June 21, 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 Nicole W. Nursing Faculty Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My favorite go to medical app" January 24, 2019 5.0 Exceptional Pros This app is amazing. I use it daily when in clinic. Whether I need to look up a medication, dosing of medications, signs/symptoms of diseases, or need to educate my patients on something this is my go to reference. Worth every penny. Love the pictures that are often included. Also love the feature of pregnancy/lactation when prescribing medications. Also love that there is an app that you can access anywhere. Cons Nothing. I don’t have anything bad to say about this software. Review Source Pedro P. Médico Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Melhor software médico" January 6, 2023 5.0 Utilizo o UpToDate há mais de 10 anos e considero a melhor opção para me manter atualizado na minha profissão. Pros Melhor e mais completo software médico. Textos bem completos, dezenas de especialidades e atualizado frequentemente. Utilizo diariamente para estudar temas da minha especialidade e de outras especialidades. Cons O preço é um pouco caro, mas ainda assim vale a pena. Review Source Thomas W. Clinical Pharmacist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "UpToDate" August 5, 2021 5.0 I have an overwhelmingly positive experience with this software as it is an absolutely wonderful clinical reference Pros This software is extremely valuable with clinical decision-making and is directly linked to Lexi-Comp Cons I have no complaints about the software at all Review Source Amanda S. Family Nurse Practitioner / Clinic Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Resource" August 29, 2018 5.0 Great. I have had it for years and will continue to use it. Pros This is my go to for everything. Very rarely do I not find what I am looking for. You get CME for subjects you look up. Great Patient Education Handouts. Cons A little pricier than I feel like it should be but overall it is still my favorite. CME is not broke up for pharmacology and medical CME Review Source DT Daniel T. Pharmacy Student Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Extremely Valuable " July 26, 2019 5.0 Accurate information organized in a concise format. You're not digging through outdated PubMed review articles on google. It gets you the information you need, fast. Pros All recommendations are backed up with references. The tables and flowchart treatment algorithms in this program are so helpful. I use this software everyday as a pharmacy student. It really will keep you keep up to date on guidelines and treatment strategies. Cons I get this software for free through the hospital I am an intern at. The price is quite steep on an individual level. That being said, I do think it's worth the yearly subscription cost. If I didn't have access to it, I would consider it a wise purchase. It is a must have software for hospitals and healthcare providers. Review Source Rachel S. Medical Student Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An indispensable tool" May 26, 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 DH David H. Office Manager Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for the providers and medical assistants for up to date information" April 14, 2022 5.0 Amazing experience and have implemented in all 3 of our clinics. Pros Love the software not only because of the wide database but the ease of accessing information. If a provider or medical assistant have questions regarding topic they are just able to search on the website instead of spending time on other websites which at times are not always up to date or reliable. Cons Cost can be cheaper but understand the importance and information so still worth the cost. Reason for choosing UpToDate The popularity and database. Review Source Dan S. Pediatrician Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Textbooks at your fingertip" April 20, 2021 5.0 Most common use it to check to see what the first diagnostic test would be to look for a specific condition, or to check on the latest first line antibiotic treatment. It's always come through and saved time. Pros Up to date (pun intended) information about virtually any medical topic is quickly available with out having to think about which reference or online site might have the information you are interesting in finding. Cons Sometimes finds general articles if you don't put in sufficiently restrictive key words. Could have more direct links to practical flow sheets which are sometimes buried within articles. Review Source dE danielle E. RN Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Uptodate" February 5, 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 MAA Melhick Asrat A. Consultant Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "UpToDate Review" September 22, 2021 5.0 I have used UpToDate since medical school, and my overall experience was a excellent. I strongly reccomend it for all healthcare proffesionals, students and patients! Pros User friendly I found the offline accessibility feature to be the best part especially for healthcare proffessionals without access to the internet Especially appreciate that all reffrences all linked in for futher readin Patient education sections are well written and always accurate Cons In my honest opinion I haven't come accross any cons! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Np Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for education " July 1, 2019 5.0 Pros I like educating myself with this as well as educating patients with it. I love looking up medication dose adjustments with uptodate. Cons There is nothing I do not like about this. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Quite expensive for what it is" January 4, 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 Lisa S. Registered Nurse Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for ICU nurses" March 25, 2020 5.0 It has helped me quickly and easily find more information about new guidelines and procedures during a busy ICU shift as a nurse. Awesome resource and so glad my institution subscribes. Pros I love the accessibility and all the evidence based research right at my finger tips. Whether you are looking for clinical guidelines or dosing/info about a medication, it is a great resource. We use it in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit all the time. I prefer this over a google search in order to filter out all the nonsense. The information is reviewed by other health care professionals. Cons I have found that sometimes education or information for the patient can be a little more challenging to find. Review Source GJ Grant J. Research Scholar Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Truly indispensable tool for any medical practice" March 16, 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 VR Verified Reviewer research coordinator Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazin tool for health care providers" October 10, 2019 5.0 The way the information is displayed and how easy it is to find it, make UpToDate a great tool for healthcare providers. Learning updated guidelines, procedures, new and upcoming treatments it's vital and it's nice to be able to access a web page and data base this big and precise. Pros UpToDate it's a great tool for doctors, medical students and health care related position workers to maintain health related topics and guidelines to the most actual and accurate. Cons To acces the data base you need an account which is better provided by a company, for individual subscriptions can be a struggle. Review Source AA Austin A. Physician Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Indispensible" December 4, 2019 5.0 Overall, anyone in healthcare that has access to UTD should be using it everyday to keep browsing the research that guides best practices. Pros This software is a fantastic, easy-to-browse conglomeration of current medical treatments. I love how the articles are riddled with articles to provide evidence to their recommendations. Makes complicated learning much simpler and quicker. Cons This software appears to be fairly pricey, so you have to be associated with a subscribed institution, or you have to pay what appears to be a fairly hefty subscription cost. Review Source Similar Products Featured