# OpenClinica vs REDCap

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** REDCap

| Attribute | OpenClinica | REDCap |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.9 (59% (medium)) | 67.5 (47% (low)) |
| content.faq | - | `[{"answer":"A web-based system for designing and administering surveys and data collection forms in research environments, supporting both online and offline data capture, multi-site studies, and export to statistical software packages. It is indexed under Clinical Trial Management.","source":"https://www.project-redcap.org/","question":"What is REDCap?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"REDCap offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.project-redcap.org/","question":"Is REDCap free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to REDCap. 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.project-redcap.org/","question":"What platforms does REDCap support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. REDCap can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.project-redcap.org/","question":"Can REDCap be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for REDCap. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as REDCap not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.project-redcap.org/","question":"What security certifications does REDCap have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | OpenClinica provides electronic data capture, reporting, and operational modules for clinical research teams. It combines study data collection with tools for patient recruitment, informed consent, randomization, and analytics, supporting researchers from small academic teams to large-scale pharmaceutical organizations. | A web-based system for designing and administering surveys and data collection forms in research environments, supporting both online and offline data capture, multi-site studies, and export to statistical software packages. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_study_tier","edc_electronic_data_capture_forms":true,"patient_recruitment_crm_and_screening":true,"hipaa_baas_business_associate_agreement":true,"fda_21_cfr_part_11_electronic_signatures":true,"randomization_and_trial_supply_management_irts":true,"decentralized_clinical_trial_dct_remote_monitoring":true}` | `{"edc_electronic_data_capture_forms":true,"hipaa_baas_business_associate_agreement":true,"fda_21_cfr_part_11_electronic_signatures":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"CDISC ODM","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"S-cubed Biometrics","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"RESTful APIs","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Launch","summary":"$750/month, no annual contract","features":["EDC only","Shared EDC with standard data limits","Standard templates","Study-level config and user controls","24/7 self-service compliance and docs","Email notifications only","Self-service support and documentation","À la carte add-ons"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":750,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Single-study entry-level plan with standard templates and self-service support","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"sites":"3","participants":"150"}},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$3,000/month per study (12-month contract)","features":["EDC + Reporting & Analytics","Run multiple studies with volume discounts","Free expert-managed study build","Dedicated, fully isolated EDC","Fully customizable form library","Full admin with role-based permissions","Vendor audit support with session monitoring","Workflows, SMS, and full API access","24/5 helpdesk + dedicated CSM","Full add-on library"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3000,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"EDC with advanced reporting, analytics, API access, and dedicated customer success manager","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$3,750/month (3+ concurrent studies)","features":["Core Bundle + Choice of Add-on Module","Built for 3+ concurrent studies","Free expert-managed study build","Advanced analytics included, no data limits","Complete admin with MFA and SSO","Full user-level audit trails","Full automation suite (workflows, SMS, APIs)","Helpdesk, CSM, + 10 hrs Professional Services","1 module included (eCOA, eConsent, or Randomization)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3750,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core bundle plus one included module (eCOA, eConsent, or Randomization) for complex multi-site studies","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise & Academic","summary":"Custom annual per-study pricing; academic budget-aligned for nonprofits & academic","features":["Every module unlocked program-wide","Supports 20+ studies, no data limits, multi-year flexibility","Free expert-managed study build","Enterprise analytics across program","Program-level customizable templates","Enterprise admin with MFA, SSO, and roles","Enterprise audit trails and monitoring","Enterprise automation and integrations","Dedicated CSM + custom support packages"],"commitment":"annual","description":"All modules unlocked for large organizations and academic institutions with custom support and pricing","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"eCOA"},{"name":"eConsent"},{"name":"Code"},{"name":"Recruit"},{"name":"Randomization"}],"summary":"From $750/month for Launch (30-day free trial). Core $3,000/month per study. Advanced $3,750/month. Enterprise custom annual pricing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.openclinica.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T22:19:50.660Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":750,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Non-profit Consortium Members","description":"Free to organizations joining the REDCap Consortium","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free for non-profit organizations in the REDCap Consortium","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.project-redcap.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T16:47:54.811Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | high | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":750,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"21 CFR Part 11","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.openclinica.com/trust-and-compliance/ | - |

## Capabilities (Clinical Trial Management)

| Capability | OpenClinica | REDCap |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Fda 21 cfr part 11 electronic signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edc electronic data capture forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Etmf electronic trial master file storage | - | - |
| Patient recruitment CRM and screening | ✓ | - |
| Randomization and trial supply management irts | ✓ | - |
| Clinical investigator payment and stipend tracking | - | - |
| Decentralized clinical trial dct remote monitoring | ✓ | - |
| Adverse event and safety reporting | - | - |
| HIPAA baas business associate agreement | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Per study tier | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-07T01:12:44.880Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*