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Head-to-head · Pharmacy Software

Rely PIS vs DrugMate

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Rely PIS #6 in Pharmacy Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Contact Rely
DrugMate #8 in Pharmacy Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit DrugMate

Rely PIS leads on 1 check, DrugMate on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreRely PIS · 6.9/10

Rely PIS scores higher on our rubric for pharmacy software: 6.9 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Rely PIS offers prescription management; DrugMate doesn't publish it. DrugMate offers point of sale; Rely PIS doesn't publish it. On pharmacy type, DrugMate gives you Hospital where Rely PIS offers Community.

Rely PIS is the better fit for pharmacies needing controlled, auditable dispensing. DrugMate is the better fit for pharmacies prioritizing mobile stock and purchasing.

  • Rely PIS fits best

    Pharmacies needing controlled, auditable dispensing

  • DrugMate fits best

    Pharmacies prioritizing mobile stock and purchasing

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Side by side

Feature Rely PIS 6.9/10 Visit ↗ DrugMate 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.6
Ranking #6 in Pharmacy Software #8 in Pharmacy Software
Best for Pharmacies needing controlled, auditable dispensing Pharmacies prioritizing mobile stock and purchasing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Mobile
Platforms Web iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone · 24/7 Phone, Email · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Rely PIS 2/4 · DrugMate 2/4
Prescription management ✓ (best) Not published
Inventory tracking ✓ ✓
Point of sale Not published ✓ (best)
E-prescribing Not published Not published
Specs
Pharmacy type Community Hospital
Deployment Cloud Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Barcode verification supports a checked dispensing workflow.
  • Screens prescriptions for interactions, allergies, dosage and duplicate therapy.
  • Multi-branch tools cover formularies, stock transfers and reporting.
  • Barcode and QR scanning with batch and expiry alerts
  • Integrated stock, purchasing, billing and accounts
  • Reorder suggestions, reports, audit trail and automated backups
Cons
  • Pricing is set through an individual service agreement or order form.
  • Depends on EMR/OPD and hospital billing integrations for connected workflows.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit pharmacies seeking on-premises software.
  • Mobile deployment may not suit desktop-centered pharmacy workflows
  • Prescription management and e-prescribing sit outside the verified feature set
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor for a quote or demonstration
Our verdict

Rely PIS is cloud pharmacy software for hospital pharmacies, retail chains and standalone dispensaries. It brings prescriptions into a pharmacy queue from EMR/OPD systems and supports barcode-verified dispensing, partial fills and…

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DrugMate is a pharmacy information management system from Excellence ICT for pharmacies and healthcare facilities. Its mobile applications for iOS and Android cover stock, purchases, returns, billing and dues, with tools for supplier…

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  1. Rely PISPharmacy Software 6.9Pricing on request
  2. DrugMatePharmacy Software 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rely PIS — where it wins

    • Barcode verification supports a checked dispensing workflow.
    • Screens prescriptions for interactions, allergies, dosage and duplicate therapy.
    • Multi-branch tools cover formularies, stock transfers and reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is set through an individual service agreement or order form.
    • Depends on EMR/OPD and hospital billing integrations for connected workflows.
    • Cloud deployment may not suit pharmacies seeking on-premises software.

  • DrugMate — where it wins

    • Barcode and QR scanning with batch and expiry alerts
    • Integrated stock, purchasing, billing and accounts
    • Reorder suggestions, reports, audit trail and automated backups

    Where it doesn't

    • Mobile deployment may not suit desktop-centered pharmacy workflows
    • Prescription management and e-prescribing sit outside the verified feature set
    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor for a quote or demonstration
  • Rely PIS6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Cloud pharmacy software with barcode checks, clinical screening and controlled-drug audit trails.

    Contact RelyFull verdict →
  • DrugMate6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    Mobile pharmacy operations with stock, purchasing, billing and expiry controls.

    Visit DrugMateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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