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Head-to-head · Radiology Software

Sectra PACS vs medavis RIS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Sectra PACS #2 in Radiology Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sectra
medavis RIS #8 in Radiology Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Contact medavis

Sectra PACS leads on 0 checks, medavis RIS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 featuresmedavis RIS · 2 of 5

Sectra PACS scores higher on our rubric for radiology software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Sectra PACS is the better fit for organizations needing PACS with clinical access. medavis RIS is the better fit for mid-size and enterprise radiology departments.

  • Sectra PACS fits best

    Organizations needing PACS with clinical access

  • medavis RIS fits best

    Mid-size and enterprise radiology departments

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Side by side

Feature Sectra PACS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ medavis RIS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Radiology Software #8 in Radiology Software
Best for Organizations needing PACS with clinical access Mid-size and enterprise radiology departments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows Windows
Support Docs Phone, Email
Integrations 2 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sectra PACS 0/5 · medavis RIS 2/5
PACS included Not checked yet —
RIS included Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Diagnostic DICOM viewer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Modality worklist Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Structured reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 2D, 3D, and MPR diagnostic image viewing
  • RIS, EMR, and vendor-neutral modality integration
  • Web and mobile access for clinicians and care teams
  • Covers scheduling, order processing, reporting, and billing workflows
  • Includes worklists, report templates, and patient medical documentation
  • Connects with PACS and external systems through HL7 and DICOM
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than self-serve checkout
  • Support channels are centered on documentation
  • Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, not consumers
  • PACS and viewer are separate products, not included in medavis RIS
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor
  • Windows is the only listed platform
Our verdict

Sectra PACS is a picture archiving and communication system for healthcare organizations managing medical imaging. It supports radiology workflows across CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other connected modalities, with DICOM imaging support and…

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Radiology departments and imaging centers can use medavis RIS to manage work from appointment scheduling and order processing through examination, reporting, and billing. Its scope also includes radiologist and reporting worklists, report…

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  1. Sectra PACSRadiology Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. medavis RISRadiology Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sectra PACS — where it wins

    • 2D, 3D, and MPR diagnostic image viewing
    • RIS, EMR, and vendor-neutral modality integration
    • Web and mobile access for clinicians and care teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than self-serve checkout
    • Support channels are centered on documentation
    • Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, not consumers
  • medavis RIS — where it wins

    • Covers scheduling, order processing, reporting, and billing workflows
    • Includes worklists, report templates, and patient medical documentation
    • Connects with PACS and external systems through HL7 and DICOM

    Where it doesn't

    • PACS and viewer are separate products, not included in medavis RIS
    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor
    • Windows is the only listed platform
  • Sectra PACS9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A hybrid PACS combining diagnostic viewing, workflow tools, and clinical image access.

    Visit SectraFull verdict →
  • medavis RIS8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad RIS workflow suite for departments that need reporting, documentation, and system connections.

    Contact medavisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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