# Epic Systems vs OpenEMR

| Attribute | Epic Systems | OpenEMR |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 44.9 (7% (low)) | 36.7 (63% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 10 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 119 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An electronic health record system that consolidates patient medical information across healthcare systems, enabling better clinical decision-making and care coordination through integrated clinical tools, AI-powered documentation, and patient engagement features. It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"What is Epic Systems?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Epic Systems. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"What platforms does Epic Systems support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Epic Systems, including Infusion pumps, Carequality and Social Security Administration. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"What does Epic Systems integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Epic Systems. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Epic Systems not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.epic.com/privacypolicies/","question":"What security certifications does Epic Systems have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Epic Systems is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.epic.com","question":"Where is Epic Systems available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Free, open-source EHR and practice management platform available for self-deployment or as a managed cloud service. ONC-certified and HIPAA-compliant, designed for ambulatory healthcare practices with integrated clinical workflows and medical billing. It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://www.open-emr.org/","question":"What is OpenEMR?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenEMR is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $70 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.open-emr.org/","question":"Is OpenEMR free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to OpenEMR. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.open-emr.org/","question":"What platforms does OpenEMR support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OpenEMR can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.open-emr.org/","question":"Can OpenEMR be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA for OpenEMR. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OpenEMR not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.open-emr.org/","question":"What security certifications does OpenEMR have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OpenEMR is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/openemr/openemr-devops","question":"Is OpenEMR open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"OpenEMR is available in the United States. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.open-emr.org/","question":"Where is OpenEMR available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A centralized electronic health record system used by healthcare organizations to maintain comprehensive patient medical information, enable communication between patients and clinical teams, and support clinical decision-making through integrated AI assistance. The platform serves multiple care environments including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and ICUs. | Free, open-source EHR and practice management platform available for self-deployment or as a managed cloud service. ONC-certified and HIPAA-compliant, designed for ambulatory healthcare practices with integrated clinical workflows and medical billing. |
| features.capabilities | `{"care_setting":"cross","product_type":"ehr","revenue_cycle":true,"patient_portal":true,"target_segment":"enterprise","interoperability":"hl7v2"}` | `{"hipaa":true,"deployment":"on_prem","care_setting":"ambulatory","product_type":"ehr","onc_certified":true,"revenue_cycle":true,"patient_portal":true,"target_segment":"clinic","interoperability":"fhir","telehealth_builtin":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Infusion pumps"},{"name":"Carequality"},{"name":"Social Security Administration"},{"name":"Social Security Administration (SSA)"}]` | `[{"name":"ClaimRev Clearinghouse Module"}]` |
| language.primary | - | Shell |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","NL","CH"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Self-Hosted (Open Source)","description":"Free and open source software for self-deployment"},{"free":false,"name":"Cloud Standard Edition","summary":"Starting at approximately $70/month with no per-provider charges","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":70,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Managed cloud hosting on AWS Marketplace","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open-source or managed cloud starting at ~$70/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.open-emr.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T21:45:36.304Z","startingPrice":{"amount":70,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | free |
| pricing.price_level | - | free |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":70,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ONC Ambulatory EHR Certification","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fopenemr%2Fopenemr-devops&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Healthcare Software)

| Capability | Epic Systems | OpenEMR |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Product type | EHR/EMR | EHR/EMR |
| Care setting | Cross-setting | Ambulatory / outpatient |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| HIPAA compliant / BAA available | - | ✓ |
| ONC Health IT certified | - | ✓ |
| HITRUST CSF certified | - | - |
| **Clinical** |  |  |
| e-Prescribing with EPCS (controlled substances) | - | - |
| Built-in telehealth / video visits | - | ✓ |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| Interoperability standards | HL7 v2 | FHIR / SMART on FHIR |
| **Engagement** |  |  |
| Patient portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Financial** |  |  |
| Revenue-cycle / medical billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | - | On-premises |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | - | - |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Enterprise / life sciences | Clinic / group practice |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:56:48.144Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*