# OpenMRS vs Practice Fusion

| Attribute | OpenMRS | Practice Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.5 (8% (low)) | 35.4 (75% (high)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A freely available medical records system developed collaboratively by a global community of developers and healthcare professionals, designed to support clinical care delivery and adaptable to diverse healthcare needs worldwide It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://openmrs.org/pricing-icon-1/","question":"What is OpenMRS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenMRS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://openmrs.org/","question":"Is OpenMRS free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenMRS supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://openmrs.org/pricing-icon-1/","question":"What platforms does OpenMRS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OpenMRS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://openmrs.org/pricing-icon-1/","question":"Can OpenMRS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for OpenMRS, including DHIS2, OHDSI, OMOP CDM, ERP Systems and Lab Systems. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://openmrs.org/","question":"What does OpenMRS integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"Practice Fusion is an integrated EHR and practice management solution that helps independent practices efficiently manage patient records, clinical data, billing, and practice operations. It is indexed under Healthcare Software.","source":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","question":"What is Practice Fusion?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Practice Fusion is a paid product; published pricing starts at $199 per provider per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","question":"How much does Practice Fusion cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Practice Fusion. 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.practicefusion.com/","question":"What platforms does Practice Fusion support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Practice Fusion, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","question":"Can Practice Fusion be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Practice Fusion, including Updox, CoverMyMeds, Surescripts, LabCorp, Medi-Span, Emdeon, HLI and Carequality, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","question":"What does Practice Fusion integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA for Practice Fusion. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Practice Fusion not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","question":"What security certifications does Practice Fusion have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Practice Fusion is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","question":"Where is Practice Fusion available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source medical records system providing flexible healthcare delivery infrastructure, helping clinics and providers manage patient information across developing regions. | Practice Fusion is an integrated EHR and practice management solution that helps independent practices efficiently manage patient records, clinical data, billing, and practice operations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment":"on_prem","care_setting":"cross","product_type":"ehr","target_segment":"clinic","interoperability":"fhir"}` | `{"hipaa":true,"hitrust":false,"deployment":"cloud","care_setting":"ambulatory","product_type":"ehr","pricing_model":"per_provider","revenue_cycle":true,"patient_portal":true,"target_segment":"solo","interoperability":"hl7v2","telehealth_builtin":false}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 9 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"DHIS2"},{"name":"OHDSI"},{"name":"OMOP CDM"},{"name":"ERP Systems"},{"name":"Lab Systems"},{"name":"OpenELIS"},{"name":"OpenIMIS"}]` | `[{"name":"Updox"},{"name":"CoverMyMeds"},{"name":"Surescripts"},{"name":"LabCorp"},{"name":"Medi-Span"},{"name":"Emdeon"},{"name":"HLI"},{"name":"Carequality"},{"name":"Dynamsoft"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"OpenMRS","summary":"Free, open-source EMR","features":["Configurable for any clinical area","Clinical documentation and diagnosis tracking","Flexible forms with Form Builder","Patient registration, appointments, queues","Billing and inventory management","REST and FHIR APIs for interoperability","Role-based access control and audit logging","Multi-language translation support","Clinical data reporting and analytics","Research integration with OHDSI ecosystem"],"description":"Open-source EMR with no license fees or vendor lock-in","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free, open-source with no license fees","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://openmrs.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T12:05:29.562Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Provider","summary":"$199/month per provider","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"provider","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Starting at $199/month per provider. Free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.practicefusion.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T22:31:43.328Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"provider","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":199,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Healthcare Software)

| Capability | OpenMRS | Practice Fusion |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | FHIR / SMART on FHIR | HL7 v2 |
| **Engagement** |  |  |
| Patient portal | - | ✓ |
| **Financial** |  |  |
| Revenue-cycle / medical billing | - | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | On-premises | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | - | Per provider / clinician |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Clinic / group practice | Solo / independent provider |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:59:46.771Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*