Head-to-head · PACS Software
Sectra PACS vs GE HealthCare Centricity PACS
Sectra PACS leads on 0 checks, GE HealthCare Centricity PACS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSectra PACS · 9.1/10
- Most featuresSectra PACS · 4 of 4
Sectra PACS scores higher on our rubric for pacs software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
On deployment, Sectra PACS gives you Hybrid where GE HealthCare Centricity PACS offers On-premises.
Sectra PACS is the better fit for compliant radiology teams needing 3D web access. GE HealthCare Centricity PACS is the better fit for hospitals needing broad modality coverage.
- Sectra PACS fits best
Compliant radiology teams needing 3D web access
- GE HealthCare Centricity PACS fits best
Hospitals needing broad modality coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Sectra PACS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | GE HealthCare Centricity PACS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in PACS Software | #6 in PACS Software |
| Best for | Compliant radiology teams needing 3D web access | Hospitals needing broad modality coverage |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sectra PACS 4/4 · GE HealthCare Centricity PACS 3/4 | ||
| Diagnostic viewer | ✓ | ✓ |
| DICOM support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web viewer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile viewing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | On-premises |
| Supported modalities | CT, MRI, ultrasound; vendor-neutral modality interfaces | CT, MR, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, computerized radiography, digital mammography, digital X-ray, PET, X-ray angiography, intra-oral X-ray, radiofluoroscopic X-ray, secondary capture, visible light |
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| Our verdict | Sectra PACS manages, stores, and reviews medical images for radiology teams across healthcare organizations. It supports diagnostic workflows for imaging modalities including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, while giving clinicians and care teams… Read the review → |
GE HealthCare Centricity PACS is a picture archiving and communication system for healthcare providers handling diagnostic imaging. It receives, transfers, stores, processes and displays medical images through a web-based Universal Viewer.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sectra PACS — where it wins
- 2D, 3D, and MPR diagnostic viewing with measurements and annotations.
- Vendor-neutral CT, MRI, and ultrasound interfaces with DICOM conformance.
- Web access plus RIS/EMR integration for distributed care teams.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process; no free plan is offered.
- Support is documented through docs, which may not fit teams needing direct assistance.
- Designed for health systems and imaging organizations, not individual consumers.
GE HealthCare Centricity PACS — where it wins
- Supports a wide range of imaging modalities
- Diagnostic viewer includes customizable worklists and case assignment
- Integrates third-party AI results into reading workflows
Where it doesn't
- Requires on-premises, self-hosted deployment
- Capabilities vary by system version and configuration
- Pricing follows a contact-sales model
- Sectra PACS9.1/10 · Pricing on request
Compliant PACS with 2D/3D/MPR review, web access, and RIS/EMR integration.
Visit SectraFull verdict → - GE HealthCare Centricity PACS8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Broad, web-based PACS coverage for hospitals managing diverse imaging workflows.
Visit GE HealthCareFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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