Comparison

NextGen Healthcare vs OpenMRS

On the evidence we track, NextGen Healthcare leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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NextGen Healthcare59
OpenMRS22
Score
Vioscale score
NextGen Healthcare59 / 100medium · 63%
OpenMRS22 / 100low · 9%
Pricing
Free tier
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Model
NextGen Healthcarecommercial
Price level
NextGen Healthcareunknown
OpenMRSfree
Transparent
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Integrations
Count
NextGen Healthcare4
OpenMRS5
Security
Hipaa
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Iso27001
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Pci
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Soc2
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Reliability
Status page
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for healthcare software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Product type
NextGen HealthcarePractice management
OpenMRSEHR/EMR
Care setting
NextGen HealthcareAmbulatory / outpatient
OpenMRSCross-setting
Compliance
HIPAA compliant / BAA available
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS-
ONC Health IT certified
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS-
HITRUST CSF certified
NextGen Healthcare-
OpenMRS-
Clinical
e-Prescribing with EPCS (controlled substances)
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS-
Built-in telehealth / video visits
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS-
Interoperability
Interoperability standards
NextGen HealthcareFHIR / SMART on FHIR
OpenMRSFHIR / SMART on FHIR
Engagement
Patient portal
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS-
Financial
Revenue-cycle / medical billing
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS-
Deployment
Deployment
NextGen HealthcareCloud / SaaS
OpenMRSOn-premises
Pricing
Pricing model
NextGen HealthcareQuote / contact sales
OpenMRS-
Market
Target segment
NextGen HealthcareEnterprise / life sciences
OpenMRSClinic / group practice

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

NextGen Healthcare

Leader

An AI-enhanced, cloud-based system that integrates electronic health records, practice management, patient communications, and revenue cycle management to streamline operations for specialty practices. Features include ambient AI documentation, interoperability with healthcare networks and payers, and tools for population health management.

Independently observed

OpenMRS

A free, open-source electronic health record platform developed and maintained by a worldwide community of healthcare professionals and technologists. Adaptable across diverse clinical settings with standards-based APIs for integration and no licensing costs or vendor lock-in.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

NextGen Healthcare

Leader
Quote-based

Contact sales for pricing

  • NextGen EnterpriseContact sales
  • NextGen OfficeContact sales
as of verify ↗

OpenMRS

Open sourceFree tier

Free, open-source with no license fees

  • OpenMRSFree
    • Configurable for any clinical area
    • Clinical documentation and diagnosis tracking
    • Flexible forms with Form Builder
    • Patient registration, appointments, queues
    • Billing and inventory management
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
iOS
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Android
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS
Self-hosted
NextGen Healthcare
OpenMRS

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

NextGen Healthcare

Leader
9 total
  • Payers
  • HIEs (Health Information Exchanges)
  • State reporting systems
  • Mirth Connect
  • Third-party API applications
  • Patient access applications
  • National data exchange platforms
  • WellSky
  • Health Information Exchanges
Independently observed

OpenMRS

5 total
  • DHIS2
  • OHDSI
  • OMOP CDM
  • ERP Systems
  • Lab Systems
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.