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Head-to-head · Electronic Medical Records - Inpatient (EMR - IP) Software

Sunrise EHR vs NEXUS HIS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side

Sunrise EHR leads on 0 checks, NEXUS HIS 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 scoreSunrise EHR · 9.1/10

Sunrise EHR scores higher on our rubric for electronic medical records - inpatient (emr - ip) software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Sunrise EHR is the better fit for hospitals with acute and surgical workflows. NEXUS HIS is the better fit for hospitals needing configurable multi-department workflows.

  • Sunrise EHR fits best

    Hospitals with acute and surgical workflows

  • NEXUS HIS fits best

    Hospitals needing configurable multi-department workflows

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Side by side

Feature Sunrise EHR 9.1/10 Visit ↗ NEXUS HIS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #3 in Electronic Medical Records - Inpatient (EMR - IP) Software #8 in Electronic Medical Records - Inpatient (EMR - IP) Software
Best for Hospitals with acute and surgical workflows Hospitals needing configurable multi-department workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sunrise EHR 3/3 · NEXUS HIS 3/3
Inpatient documentation ✓ ✓
Computerized order entry ✓ ✓
Medication management ✓ ✓
Specs
Interoperability standards C-CDA, ADT HL7, IHE, TEFCA FHIR, IHE
Deployment options Both Both
Facility types Midsized hospitals, hospitals and health systems Hospitals and clinics; psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities; residential care facilities
Our review
Pros
  • Connects clinical records in a longitudinal patient record
  • Supports CPOE, critical-care workflows and barcode medication administration
  • Covers perioperative and postoperative care with mobile access
  • Covers charting, medication, nursing, orders and patient data workflows
  • Connects specialized clinical applications across departments
  • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment with FHIR and IHE interoperability
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise scope may exceed the needs of smaller facilities
  • Clinical workflows span multiple services and modules
  • No free plan is offered
  • Pricing requires a direct conversation with the vendor
  • Support channels are limited to email and phone
Our verdict

Sunrise EHR is Altera Digital Health’s electronic health record platform for hospitals and health systems. It brings clinical records into a longitudinal patient record and supports work across acute care, emergency, critical care,…

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NEXUS HIS is a hospital information system for doctors, nurses and therapists, with workflows that extend across clinical and administrative functions. Its scope includes inpatient documentation, computerized orders, medication management,…

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  1. Sunrise EHRElectronic Medical Records - Inpatient (EMR - IP) Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. NEXUS HISElectronic Medical Records - Inpatient (EMR - IP) Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sunrise EHR — where it wins

    • Connects clinical records in a longitudinal patient record
    • Supports CPOE, critical-care workflows and barcode medication administration
    • Covers perioperative and postoperative care with mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Enterprise scope may exceed the needs of smaller facilities
    • Clinical workflows span multiple services and modules
  • NEXUS HIS — where it wins

    • Covers charting, medication, nursing, orders and patient data workflows
    • Connects specialized clinical applications across departments
    • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment with FHIR and IHE interoperability

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Pricing requires a direct conversation with the vendor
    • Support channels are limited to email and phone
  • Sunrise EHR9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A hospital EHR spanning acute, critical-care, medication and surgical workflows.

    Visit Sunrise EHRFull verdict →
  • NEXUS HIS8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable inpatient workflows spanning clinical departments, records, medication and operations.

    Visit NEXUS HISFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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