Doctors Canvas vs DoctorKoi
Compare two major prescription platforms in Bangladesh. See why doctors are switching for true offline support, AI copilots, and larger local medicine databases.
Database Differences
Doctors Canvas features a local offline database of 50,000+ medicines, which allows you to prescribe without any internet connection. DoctorKoi uses a 28,000 medicine database that is completely cloud-dependent, meaning it cannot function during internet outages or load shedding.
Both platforms are built for the Bangladesh market with BDT pricing. The key differentiators come down to AI depth, offline capability during load shedding, and the size of the medicine database.
Doctors Canvas
Built for Bangladesh, powered by Shifa AI
Free Plan (৳0) — unlimited prescriptions
Get Started FreeDoctorKoi Digital Rx
Cloud-only prescription management
No permanent free tier
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
12 features that matter to Bangladeshi doctors — compared objectively.
| Feature | Doctors Canvas | DoctorKoi Digital Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Database | ✓✓ 50,000+ Local DB (#1 in BD) | Partial28,000 Cloud-only |
| AI Clinical Copilot | ✓✓ Shifa AI Copilot | ✗✗ No AI Assistant |
| Offline-First Architecture | ✓✓ RxDB Local Storage | ✗✗ Cloud-Only |
| Patient Queue Display (TV) | ✓✓ PQD + Ad Income | ✗✗ No TV Queue |
| BMDC Compliance & Rx Format | ✓✓ Verified BMDC Format | ✓✓ Standard Format |
| Drug Interaction Screening | ✓✓ Real-time Offline | ✗✗ Limited |
| Multi-Chamber Support | ✓✓ Up to 5 Chambers | ✓✓ Multi-chamber |
| Unlimited Free Tier | ✓✓ Permanent Free Tier | ✗✗ Paid Subscription |
| Prescription Speed | ✓✓ Sub-30s Canvas Mode | Partial⚠ Standard Template |
| Patient SMS Notifications | ✓✓ Automatic Queue Alerts | ✓✓ SMS Alerts |
| BDT Pricing | ✓✓ Local Pricing | ✓✓ Local Pricing |
| Mobile / PWA App | ✓✓ All Devices PWA | ✓✓ Mobile App |
Strengths & Limitations
Doctors Canvas
✓ Pros
- ✓50,000+ local DGDA medicines (largest database in BD)
- ✓Shifa AI Clinical Copilot (diagnosis → full prescription draft with drug interaction & allergy screening)
- ✓RxDB offline-first (100% works without internet, 10,000 local patient records)
- ✓Patient Queue Display (PQD) on waiting room TV with SMS notifications & ad monetization
- ✓Unlimited free tier with NO prescription cap
- ✓BDT pricing
✗ Cons
- ✗Does not have a dedicated mobile app on App Store/Play Store (uses cloud-synced PWA instead)
DoctorKoi Digital Rx
✓ Pros
- ✓Standard prescription format
- ✓Multi-chamber support
- ✓Patient SMS alerts
- ✓Local BDT pricing
- ✓Dedicated Mobile App
✗ Cons
- ✗28,000 cloud-only medicine database
- ✗Cloud-only architecture (fails during internet outages & load shedding)
- ✗No AI clinical copilot
- ✗No offline support
- ✗No Patient Queue Display
- ✗Paid subscription required after trial
Why Doctors Canvas beats DoctorKoi for busy BD chambers
In a busy Bangladeshi chamber environment facing load shedding and internet outages, Doctors Canvas offers architectural and clinical advantages that DoctorKoi lacks.
RxDB Offline-First Architecture
Doctors Canvas works 100% offline. If your internet goes down or load shedding hits, you can keep seeing patients and writing prescriptions. DoctorKoi is entirely cloud-based and stops working without the internet.
50,000+ Medicine Database
We maintain the largest verified DGDA medicine database in Bangladesh locally on your device, compared to DoctorKoi's smaller 28,000 cloud-only database.
Shifa AI Clinical Copilot
DoctorKoi requires manual entry or basic templates. Doctors Canvas uses Shifa AI to draft complete prescriptions instantly from a diagnosis, cross-checking for drug interactions and allergies.
Patient Queue Display (PQD)
Doctors Canvas includes a TV display for your waiting room that manages patient flow and can display ads for extra revenue. DoctorKoi doesn't offer a comparable TV queue system.
Which Platform Fits You?
Choose Doctors Canvas if…
- You need your software to work reliably offline during load shedding
- You want the largest (50,000+) local drug database available instantly
- You want an AI assistant to draft prescriptions and screen for interactions
- You need a TV Patient Queue Display for your waiting room
- You prefer an unlimited permanent free tier with no prescription caps
Choose DoctorKoi if…
- You always have guaranteed, uninterrupted high-speed internet in your chamber
- You only prescribe from a smaller, curated list of 28,000 medicines
- You don't need AI assistance or drug interaction screening
- You are comfortable paying a subscription without a permanent free tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doctors Canvas better than DoctorKoi?
For most busy Bangladeshi chambers, Doctors Canvas provides significant advantages. Its RxDB offline-first architecture ensures you can continue seeing patients during load shedding or internet outages, while DoctorKoi is strictly cloud-only. Additionally, Doctors Canvas offers the Shifa AI Clinical Copilot to draft complete prescriptions, a 50,000+ local drug database, and a permanent free tier with no prescription cap.
Does Doctors Canvas work offline during load shedding?
Yes. Doctors Canvas uses an offline-first architecture (RxDB). It stores up to 10,000 patient records locally on your device and works 100% without the internet. It automatically syncs to the cloud once your connection is restored. DoctorKoi relies on a cloud-only architecture and requires an active internet connection to function.
What is the difference in the medicine database?
Doctors Canvas features the largest verified DGDA medicine database in Bangladesh with over 50,000 local medicines, completely available offline. DoctorKoi offers a smaller 28,000 cloud-only database.
Does Doctors Canvas have a free version?
Yes. Doctors Canvas has a permanent, unlimited free tier. You can write as many prescriptions as you need without a cap. DoctorKoi requires a paid subscription after your initial trial period.
What is the Patient Queue Display (PQD)?
The PQD is a feature unique to Doctors Canvas that allows you to display the live patient queue on a TV screen in your waiting room. It helps manage the crowd automatically and can even be used for ad monetization. DoctorKoi does not have a TV queue display feature.
Does Doctors Canvas have an AI copilot?
Yes, Shifa AI is the built-in clinical copilot in Doctors Canvas. It generates complete prescription drafts directly from a diagnosis and cross-checks for drug interactions and allergies automatically. DoctorKoi does not have an AI clinical assistant.
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