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Head-to-head · Family Practice Electronic Medical Records Software

Medtech Evolution vs GNUmed

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Medtech Evolution #2 in Family Practice Electronic Medical Records Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Medtech Global
GNUmed #7 in Family Practice Electronic Medical Records Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GNUmed

Medtech Evolution leads on 0 checks, GNUmed on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMedtech Evolution · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly GNUmed
  • Most featuresMedtech Evolution · 1 of 4

Medtech Evolution scores higher on our rubric for family practice electronic medical records software: 8.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

On mobile access, Medtech Evolution gives you Web where GNUmed offers None.

Medtech Evolution is the better fit for practices wanting flexible hosting and virtual care. GNUmed is the better fit for cost-conscious practices comfortable with self-hosting.

  • Medtech Evolution fits best

    Practices wanting flexible hosting and virtual care

  • GNUmed fits best

    Cost-conscious practices comfortable with self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature Medtech Evolution 8.8/10 Visit ↗ GNUmed 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.7
Ranking #2 in Family Practice Electronic Medical Records Software #7 in Family Practice Electronic Medical Records Software
Best for Practices wanting flexible hosting and virtual care Cost-conscious practices comfortable with self-hosting
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs, Email
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Medtech Evolution 1/4 · GNUmed 0/4
E-prescribing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal — Not checked yet
Telehealth ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Claims included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Web None
Our review
Pros
  • Choose cloud, on-premise or IT-partner hosting
  • Medtech Connect supports virtual consultations and remote vital-sign capture
  • Medeor adds integrated payment and reconciliation functionality
  • Tracks longitudinal records, medications, allergies, tests and vaccinations
  • Includes appointments, waiting lists, billing items and invoices
  • Free, open-source desktop clients for Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
  • Pricing is provided by proposal rather than published price lists
  • Evolution is listed for Windows, not as a native mobile app
  • No current patient portal feature is included
  • Requires local installation and a PostgreSQL database
  • No mobile access is listed
  • No e-prescribing, patient portal or telehealth is listed
Our verdict

Medtech Evolution brings practice management together for general practices, specialists and allied health organisations. Its stated scope spans patient and practice workflows, appointment invoicing and claims workflows, with connections…

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GNUmed is a free, open-source electronic medical record system for ambulatory practices and clinics. Its focus is longitudinal patient care, making it relevant to clinicians and other health professionals who need to document ongoing…

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  1. Medtech EvolutionFamily Practice Electronic Medical Records Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. GNUmedFamily Practice Electronic Medical Records Software 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Medtech Evolution — where it wins

    • Choose cloud, on-premise or IT-partner hosting
    • Medtech Connect supports virtual consultations and remote vital-sign capture
    • Medeor adds integrated payment and reconciliation functionality

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is provided by proposal rather than published price lists
    • Evolution is listed for Windows, not as a native mobile app
    • No current patient portal feature is included

  • GNUmed — where it wins

    • Tracks longitudinal records, medications, allergies, tests and vaccinations
    • Includes appointments, waiting lists, billing items and invoices
    • Free, open-source desktop clients for Windows, macOS and Linux

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires local installation and a PostgreSQL database
    • No mobile access is listed
    • No e-prescribing, patient portal or telehealth is listed

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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