# OpenEMR vs Veradigm

| Attribute | OpenEMR | Veradigm |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 36.7 (63% (medium)) | 40.6 (22% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 10 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 119 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"Veradigm offers a suite of healthcare technology solutions centered on the Practice Fusion EHR, along with data analytics, interoperability services, and specialized solutions for life science companies and payers. The platform helps independent practices streamline clinical workflows, reduce administrative burden, and access real-time insights. It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://veradigm.com/","question":"What is Veradigm?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Veradigm. 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://veradigm.com/","question":"What platforms does Veradigm support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Veradigm, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://veradigm.com/","question":"Can Veradigm be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Veradigm, including Carequality, CoverMyMeds, Dynamsoft, Electronic Case Reporting, Emdeon, HLI, InDxLogic and LabCorp, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://veradigm.com/","question":"What does Veradigm integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Veradigm offers a suite of healthcare technology solutions centered on the Practice Fusion EHR, along with data analytics, interoperability services, and specialized solutions for life science companies and payers. The platform helps independent practices streamline clinical workflows, reduce administrative burden, and access real-time insights. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"deployment":"cloud","care_setting":"ambulatory","product_type":"ehr","target_segment":"solo","interoperability":"hl7v2"}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 10 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ClaimRev Clearinghouse Module"}]` | `[{"name":"Carequality"},{"name":"CoverMyMeds"},{"name":"Dynamsoft"},{"name":"Electronic Case Reporting"},{"name":"Emdeon"},{"name":"HLI"},{"name":"InDxLogic"},{"name":"LabCorp"},{"name":"Medi-Span"},{"name":"Surescripts"},{"name":"Exact Sciences"}]` |
| language.primary | Shell | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":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"}}` | `{"type":"subscription","sourceUrl":"https://veradigm.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T22:31:21.584Z","freeTrialDays":14}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":70,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ONC Ambulatory EHR Certification","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | 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 | OpenEMR | Veradigm |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Product type | EHR/EMR | EHR/EMR |
| Care setting | Ambulatory / outpatient | 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 | FHIR / SMART on FHIR | HL7 v2 |
| **Engagement** |  |  |
| Patient portal | ✓ | - |
| **Financial** |  |  |
| Revenue-cycle / medical billing | ✓ | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | On-premises | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | - | - |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Clinic / group practice | Solo / independent provider |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-18T13:57:32.382Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*