# Artera vs Lua Comparison

| | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 89 | 10 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (66.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | pricing per user | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Artera

Pros:
- Communication (8 reviews)
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Messaging Issues (6 reviews)
- Limited Features (3 reviews)

### Lua

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (75 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (75 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.7 (69 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (74 reviews) | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Artera

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Lua

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Flexible plans to meet your needs

Price: pricing per user

Description: Call (646) 434-2646 or email sales@getlua.com for complete pricing information for your organization.

Key Features:
- Secure Real-time Messaging
- Telehealth Video Calling
- File Sharing and Attachment Tab

[Learn more about Lua](https://www.g2.com/products/lua/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Clinical Communication and Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Modules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Health Care Messages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alarms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Telephone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Patient Management

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Staff Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CDI (Clinical Document Improvement)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Correspondance Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross Platform Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Health Care IT Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Patient Relationship Management (PRM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | 8.3/10 | 6 |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Information Flow

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Patient Case Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Referrals Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Records Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Patient Experience

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards &amp; Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Communications** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Experience Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HIPAA Compliant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | 9.8/10 | 53 |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Authorization - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.6 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliant Texting - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliant Emailing - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Communication - HIPAA Compliance** | 9.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Message Lifespan - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Enhancement - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | 9.8 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Healthcare Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Wearable Devices** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Privacy Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Querying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytic Tools - Healthcare Analytics

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Risk Scoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Processing (NLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Referral Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **EHR Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Referral Insight** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Referral Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduler** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Source Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Referral Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Patient Intake

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Patient Convenience 

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tablets and Kiosks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Form Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Patient Intake** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration 

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Patient Data Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insurance Credentialing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ID Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Scheduler Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Patient Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | 9.5/10 | 68 |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Patient-Centered Functions

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Online Presence Management** | 9.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Feedback Management** | 9.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Communications** | 9.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Wearables** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | 9.7 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 9.7 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Intake Forms** | 9.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Measuring** | 9.4 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Satisfaction Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EHR Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IPC Systems Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Voice Assistants

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Voice Recognition - AI Voice Assistants

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Voice Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Speech Synthesis - AI Voice Assistants

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Speech Synthesis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple voice actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and privacy - AI Voice Assistants

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility - AI Voice Assistants

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross platform compatibility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### RCS Business Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Messaging - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rich Media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Messages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branded Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversational RCS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transactional RCS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Promotional RCS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security / Verification - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Verified Sender** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics / Deliverability - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Read Receipts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Fallback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Patient Engagement &amp; Operations

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Patient Communication &amp; Engagement

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalized Patient Outreach** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Chatbots &amp; Virtual Assistants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Way Patient Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Powered Appointment Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Scheduling &amp; Access Optimization

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Appointment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Intake &amp; Pre-Visit Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Based Scheduling Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Waitlist &amp; Cancellation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Care Coordination &amp; Automation

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Stratification &amp; Patient Prioritization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Care Pathway Guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Referral Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Operational Intelligence &amp; Integration

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive No-Show Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **EHR &amp; Practice Management Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Performance Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Appointment Reminder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Artera** | 10.0/10 | 6 |
| **Lua** | N/A | N/A |

#### Features

| Feature | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Confirmation and Cancellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [HIPAA Compliant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hipaa-compliant-messaging)

**Unique to Artera (10):** [Patient Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-engagement), [Healthcare Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-analytics), [Patient Intake Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-intake), [Patient Relationship Management (PRM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-relationship-management-prm), [Patient Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-scheduling), [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [AI Patient Engagement &amp; Operations Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-patient-engagement-operations), [AI Voice Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-voice-assistants), [ RCS Business Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rcs-business-messaging), [Referral Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/referral-management)

**Unique to Lua (1):** [Clinical Communication and Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/clinical-communication-and-collaboration)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Artera | Lua | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 13.8% | 30.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 66.3% | 60.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 20.0% | 10.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Artera

- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 45.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 39.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.9%
- **Mental Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 1.3%

#### Lua

- **Computer Games:** 20.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 10.0%
- **Hospitality:** 10.0%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 10.0%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 10.0%
- **Entertainment:** 10.0%
- **Defense &amp; Space:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 10.0%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### Artera

- Title: [Can you create group chats with your staff members](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24881-can-you-create-group-chats-with-your-staff-members) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, not that I&#39;m aware of. You are just able to &quot;tag&quot; team members in reminders that you need them to look at."
- Title: [Is there a way to see if pts have viewed the messages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-see-if-pts-have-viewed-the-messages) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, there is not"
- Title: [I know that we can send internal messages but im not really sure how.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-know-that-we-can-send-internal-messages-but-im-not-really-sure-how) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you’re referring to notifying another coworker of a message sent from a patient you can tag their name with the @ symbol "
- Title: [How does well health make money?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-well-health-make-money) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "www heb com survey https://www.naturalhealthscam.com/www-heb-com-survey/"
- Title: [What does well app do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-well-app-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Gives a secure way to text patients, about appointments, different events our clinic offers, reminders to bring insurance, id, ect to appointments. It also..."

### Lua

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/artera-vs-lua)

