# Medidata vs OpenEMR

| Attribute | Medidata | OpenEMR |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 33.6 (23% (low)) | 31.8 (63% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 10 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 118 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A unified life science platform for clinical research that synchronizes study, patient, and data workflows using AI-driven trial orchestration and automation. | 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 | `{"product_type":"life_sciences_crm","pricing_model":"quote","target_segment":"enterprise"}` | `{"hipaa":true,"deployment":"on_prem","care_setting":"ambulatory","product_type":"ehr","onc_certified":true,"revenue_cycle":true,"patient_portal":true,"target_segment":"clinic","telehealth_builtin":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Clinical Data Studio"},{"name":"Rave RTSM"}]` | `[{"name":"ClaimRev Clearinghouse Module"}]` |
| language.primary | - | Shell |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":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"}}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":70,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Healthcare Software)

| Capability | Medidata | OpenEMR |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Product type | Life-sciences CRM | EHR/EMR |
| Care 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 | - | - |
| **Engagement** |  |  |
| Patient portal | - | ✓ |
| **Financial** |  |  |
| Revenue-cycle / medical billing | - | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | - | On-premises |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Quote / contact sales | - |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Enterprise / life sciences | Clinic / group practice |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:07:33.767Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*